Effect of growing media and seed density on growth, yield and quality of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) microgreens

INSHA  MUSHTAQ; FAROOQ AHMAD KHAN; SAJAD AHMAD  BHAT; SUMATI  NARAYAN; IMTIYAZ  MURTAZA; NAYAR AFAQ  KIRMANI; ZAFFAR MAHDI  DAR; SHAKIL AHMAD  MIR; SADDAM  HUSSAIN; ASTHA; UZMA WAQAS  KHAN

doi:10.56093/ijas.v96i6.171592

Authors

INSHA MUSHTAQ Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
FAROOQ AHMAD KHAN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
SAJAD AHMAD BHAT Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
SUMATI NARAYAN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
IMTIYAZ MURTAZA Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
NAYAR AFAQ KIRMANI Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
ZAFFAR MAHDI DAR Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
SHAKIL AHMAD MIR Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
SADDAM HUSSAIN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
ASTHA Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
UZMA WAQAS KHAN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v96i6.171592

Keywords:

Fenugreek microgreen, Growing media, Nitrate content, Seed density, Seedling vigour

Abstract

A study conducted during 2022–23 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir showed significant effects of media on germination, growth and yield of fenugreek. Cocopeat recorded the highest germination (85.65%), vigour, shoot fresh weight and yield (7,208 g/m²), followed by sawdust, while soil performed poorest. Seed density of 25 g/tray was optimal, whereas 30 g reduced performance due to competition. Moisture and ash content were unaffected. Nitrate content was highest in soil + vermicompost and at 30 g density, indicating effects of substrate nutrient status and plant density. The study concluded that cocopeat with 25 g/tray seed density may be optimal for fenugreek microgreen production.

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