Influence of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nutrition on Growth, Yield and Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) cv. Sweet Charlie

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out during 2021-2022 to see the effect of Organic and Inorganic Sources on growth, yield and quality of strawberry cv. Sweet Charlie with 7+1 treatments with different combinations of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients  (Vermicompost,  FYM,  and  NPK)  replicated  thrice  in Randomized Block Design. Observations were recorded for vegetative growth, fruit yield, and quality. In different combinations of (organic manure and inorganic manure) the treatment T7 (30%Vermicompost + 30% FYM + 40% NPK) recorded highest plant height, plant spread, number of leaves and flowers as compared to T0 (control + NPK). Plant treatment T7 (30%Vermicompost + 30% FYM + 40% NPK) registered earliest flowering and also highest number of flowers per plant. The maximum fruit weight, number of fruits per plant and yield were recorded with plants treated with T7 (30%Vermicompost + 30% FYM + 40% NPK) followed by T8 (20%Vermicompost + 20% FYM + 60% NPK) at 90 DAP. The maximum Benefit: Cost ratio (1: 3.42) was recorded in T7 (30%FYM + 30% Vermicompost + 40% NPK) than T8 (20%FYM + 20% Vermicompost + 60% NPK) Due to its high productivity, The highest yield and best quality fruit were recorded in the combination of T7 (30%FYM + 30% Vermicompost + 40% NPK).