Vol. 11, Issue 1 (2022)

Author(s):
H Lalnunkimi, Dr. Samir Epson Topno and Dr. Anita Kerketta

Abstract:
An experiment was conducted at Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture during the year 2020. Eight cucumber genotypes were evaluated at SHUATS, Prayagraj in randomized block design with three replications during rainy season 2020 for growth, yield and fruit quality traits. The genotype Sunny-85 gave maximum mean value for number of fruits per vine (15) and the number of female flowers per vine (28). Minimum value for the node number at which first female flower appears (8), minimum days to first fruit harvest (45.67), maximum number of fruit length (18.9 cm), fruit weight (221g) and fruit diameter (5.23 cm) was observed on the genotype Sunny-85. Minimum node number at which the first male flower appears (2.66) and minimum days to first appearance of female flower (8) was observed in the genotype Sunny-85 while minimum days to first appearance of male flower (29) was observed in genotype Pyramid. Maximum mean value for the number of branches per vine (3.73), maximum length of vine (281cm), maximum fruit yield per vine (3.51 kg) and fruit yield (90.87 t/ha) was observed in the genotype Surya 44. The mean maximum fruit diameter (5.67cm) and maximum number of flowers per vine (45.9) was found in genotype Legend. Surya 44 and Beit Alpha was found superior based on overall performance in terms of growth, yield, quality and economic returns. The highest cost-benefit ratio (7:1) was found in Sunny-85, under Prayagraj agro-climatic conditions.