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Authors
Affiliations
1 Vegetable Research Station, Agricultural Research Institute, Rajendranagar,Rangareddy A.P., IN
2 Vegetable Research Station, Agricultural Research Institute, Rajendranagar, Rangareddy A.P., IN
Source
The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 552-555
Abstract
The effects of planting time and plant densities on yield per hectare, quality and cost of production were investigated in garlic (Allium sativum L.). Yield in garlic decreased significantly with delay in planting. Maximum yield (88.75 q/ha) was recorded in early planting on November 1st, while a progressive decrease under plant densities. Maximum yield (109.51 q/ha) was obtained with higher density treatment with 900 plants/plot spaced at 10 x 5cm. Maximum net returns of Rs. 1,30,382 per hectare recorded with 900 plants/plot with spacing of 10 x 5 cm but the highest benefit cost ratio (B: C ratio) was observed in 1st November planting with 300 plants/plot spaced at 20 x 7.5 cm (0.54:1). The quality parameters like TSS, reducing sugars, sulphur and ascorbic acid content were recorded at par in all the treatment combinations.
Keywords
Garlic, Planting Date, Plant Densities, Yield, Quality, B:c Ratio
