Influence of integrated nutrient management on growth, yield and quality of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus(L.) moench)

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2010 to study the effect of INM on growth, yield and quality of okra var. Prabhani Kranti. Application of 10 t FYM, 120 kg each of N and P2O5/ha were found significantly superior in enhancing growth, yield and quality of okra over their respective preceding levels. Addition of 10 t FYM/ha resulted in maximum green pod yield (78.20 q/ha), protein content (16.50%), Protein yield (340.5 kg/ha), N-uptake 74.50 kg/ha and P-uptake 6.80 kg/ha. The highest level of N and P2O5 (120 kg/ha) also augmented the above parameters up to the same extent. Thus, in order to secure maximum yield 10 t FYM with 120 kg/ha each of N and P2O5 is essential under the existing agro-climatic conditions.