Author(s): D. R. KARTHIK, R. V. KUMARI AND S. M. KOLUR

Abstract: To determine the impact of spacing and fertiliser dose on the development and yield parameters of statice (Limonium sinuatum Mill.), a field study was carried out from September 2021 to April 2022 at the Ornamental Plants Section, Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. The study’s major goal was to standardise the spacing (plant density) requirements and fertiliser dose in order to improve Statice’s production and quality under shade net conditions. The crop was grown under 50 per cent shade net by following raised bed method of planting. The experiment was statistically designed in a completely randomized design (CRD) comprising 3 replications and 12 treatments. The treatment T¹¹ – 125% fertiliser dose and 30 cm X 45 cm has recorded maximum panicle length (103.67 cm), more vase life and highest uptake of vase solution (24.33 days & 115.00 ml) where as treatment T¹ - recorded least number of days taken for panicle drying under shade from the day of harvesting (4.33 days).

DOI: 10.22271/09746315.2023.v19.i2.1718

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