Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Monika Masram, DA Sonwane, Muskan Porwal and Yagini Tekam and Deepak Singh

Abstract:
French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a widely cultivated leguminous crop known for its nutritional value and economic significance. To enhance its growth and yield while adhering to sustainable agricultural practices, the use of organic composts has gained prominence. This study aimed to compare the effects of various organic composts on the growth and yield of French beans. The experiment was conducted in the rabi season of 2020-21 at Agronomy Farm (certified organic field) in College of Agriculture, Pune. There were ten treatment combinations which included various levels of FYM, mushroom compost and vermicompost along with a control plot laid out in randomized block design and replicated thrice. The impact of these composts on plant growth parameters, yield attributes and overall yield was carefully monitored and analysed. The results demonstrated that the application of 125% recommended dose of nutrients through vermicompost resulted in higher growth and yield attributes of French bean. These factors ultimately resulted in highest grain yield (14.93 qha^-1), straw yield (14.93 qha^-1) and harvest index (33.90). The application of 125% RDN through vermicompost also resulted in enhanced quality with higher protein content (24.13%) among all other treatments. These findings highlight the potential of organic composts to enhance French bean cultivation, with 125% RDN through vermicompost emerging as the most preferred option for sustainable and productive organic farming of French bean.