Effect of foliar application of organic nutrients and inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of palak [Beta vulgaris (L.)var. bengalensis]

摘要

The experiment was carried out at the Orchard Field Unit, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University during January-March, 2010. Foliar organic nutrients viz., panchagavya (3 and 4%), vermiwash (1:3 and 1 : 5 dilution ratio), humic acid (0.1 and 0.2%), water spray (control) and two levels of fertilizers (basal) 100% and 75% recommended dose of fertilizers were tried in this study. Application of panchagavya 4+100% NPK (T_3) favourably increased the plant height, leaf area and total leaf yield in all the four clipping stages of palak.