Articles
Effect of organic and inorganic sources of fertilizers on growth and yield of saffron (Crocus sativus L.)
Article number
1200_16
Pages
101 – 106
Language
English
Abstract
Application of organic and inorganic fertilizers in the shape of cow manure, vermicompost, Urea (nitrogen), DAP (phosphorous) and MOP (potassium) in the ratio of 90 N:60 P2O5:50 K2O kg ha-1 in combination with 10 t ha-1 FYM and 0.5 t ha-1 vermicompost recoded maximum number of flowers plot-1 (2527.2) associated with maximum saffron yield plot-1 (19.943 g) showing an increase in saffron yield to the extent of 154.86% and corm yield by 150% over traditional practice.
Authors
S. Naseer, F.A. Nehvi, S.A. Nagoo, S.S. Samad, A.M. Iqbal, N.A. Dar
Keywords
organic, inorganic fertilizers, productivity, saffron
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