Synergistic Effects of Micronutrients and Organics on Yield, Quality and Economics of Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea)

Manju Netwal

doi:10.56093/ijas.v95i10.167763

Authors

Manju Netwal Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v95i10.167763

Keywords:

Ascorbic acid, calcium, micronutrients, organics, and panchagavya

Abstract

An experiment evaluating the combined effects of organics while micronutrients on sprouting broccoli [Brassica oleracea (L.) Planck var. italica)] in semi-arid Rajasthan was carried out in the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University research farm in Jobner, Rajasthan. During the Rabi seasons of 2019–20 and 2020–21. Along with five organic treatments (Control, 10% cow urine, 5% panchagavya, 10% vermiwash, or Azotobacter), the treatment plan also included five micronutrient applications (control, 15 kg/ha of borax, 25 kg/ha of zinc sulfate, 1.5 kg/ha of ammonium molybdate, or 10 kg/ha of manganese sulfate). Primary curd weight (409.24 g), primary curd volume (237.71 cc), diameter of primary curd (23.05 cm), number of secondary curds (12.50), Ascorbic acid content (108.96 mg/100g), secondary curd weight (258.93 g), total curd yield per plant (668.17 g), yield per plot (16.04 kg), yield per hectare (329.96 q), and biological yield per hectare (1743 q) were all shown to be significantly improved by the combination of zinc sulfate applied to the soil and panchagavya applied topically. Furthermore, the benefit-cost ratio (4.05) and net returns (₹264573/ha) are highest for this combination of treatments. To improve the production, quality, and financial returns of sprouting broccoli in this area, the best treatment is to apply 25 kg/ha of zinc sulfate to the soil and then spray 5% panchagavya on the leaves.

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