Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Patel UJ, Usadadiya VP, Khadadiya MB and Mahanta RK

Abstract:
Drip irrigation and fertigation with different levels studied in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) to evaluate the effect on growth parameters. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with factorial concept and nine treatment combinations comprising of three levels of drip irrigation (I₁: 1.0 PEF, I₂: 0.8 PEF and I₃: 0.6 PEF) and three levels of fertigation (F₁: 100% RDF, F₂: 80% RDF and F₃: 60% RDF) with four replications. The results revealed that growth parameters i.e. number of leaves, fresh and dry matter accumulation plant^-1, LAI at 45 DATP, days to curd initiation and days to harvesting of curd as influenced by different treatments. Number of leaves, fresh and dry matter accumulation plant^-1 and LAI at 45 DATP found significantly higher under drip irrigation at 1.0 PEF (I₁) and fertigation with 100% RDF (F₁) while least days to curd initiation and harvesting of marketable curd were noted under drip irrigation at 0.6 PEF and fertigation at 60% RDF.