Impact of Different Growing Media and Stem Cutting on the Growth and Yield of Bindu Lau (Lagenaria siceraria L.)
Ummeh Salma Binte Islam, Tahmina Mostarin, Khaleda Khatun, Khadijatul Cobra Karishma, Israt Jahan Kakoli, Suma Akter Labonno, Md. Jiad-Ur Rahaman, Md. Riad Mahmud, Mithila Farjana, Afra Nawar, Rabeya Tahshin Moon, Tasnia Thanim Mathin, Manas Kirtania
Archives of Current Research International · pp. 510–523 · Published 24 Jun 2025
10.9734/acri/2025/v25i61296Abstract
This study evaluated the influence of growing media and stem-cutting techniques on the growth, yield, and economic viability of Bindu Lau (Lagenaria siceraria L.). A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications tested two factors: Factor A (growing media: M1 [Soil:FYM:Sand], M2 [Soil:Vermicompost:Sand], M3 [Soil:Kitchen Compost:Sand]) and Factor B (stem cuttings: P0 [control], P1 [pruning up to 90cm + top cutting], P2 [pruning up to 120cm + top cutting]). Among nine treatment combinations, M2 (vermicompost-based media) outperformed others, yielding 48.55 female flowers, 11.74 harvested branches, 40.44 fruits/plant, and 33.07 t/ha. P2 (120cm pruning + top cutting) maximized productivity with 50.22 female flowers, 42.22 fruits/plant, and 35.36 t/ha. The synergistic M2P2 combination achieved peak performance: 52.67 female flowers, 44.33 fruits/plant, and 37.17 t/ha yield, alongside the highest net income (737,382 Tk) and benefit-cost ratio (BCR: 2.28). Conversely, M1P0 (control) recorded the lowest outputs. Findings conclusively recommend M2P2 as the optimal strategy for enhancing Bindu Lau yield, growth, and profitability.
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