Sequential vegetable production under protected condition in temperate humid region

KUNDAN KISHORE; MONIKA N; RINCHEN D; BONIFACE LEPCHA

doi:10.56093/ijas.v84i1.37192

Authors

KUNDAN KISHORE ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok 737 102
MONIKA N ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok 737 102
RINCHEN D ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok 737 102
BONIFACE LEPCHA ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Gangtok 737 102

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v84i1.37192

Keywords:

Cropping sequence, Production efficiency, Production potential, Profitability

Abstract

Under protected condition, tomato - pea- carrot - cucumber gave the maximum production production efficiency, return (₹13 336.1/100m²), BCR (4.05) and profitability (₹36.53/100m²/day). Whereas, pea - coriander frenchbean – bitter gourd was least profitable. The production cost under polyhouse was about 5 times higher than that of open field; however return was about two times higher. Tomato, bitter gourd and cucumber were major determinants for production and profitability. Hence tomato pea- carrot - cucumber cropping sequence was adjudged the most productive and profitable, which deserves adoption by farmers of mid hills of Himalayan region.

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