Effect of seed size on vegatative growth and yield of turmeric

An experiment was conducted during 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons to test the performance of different seed size of turmeric. Two years pooled data revealed that planting of 5.0 cm and 4.0 cm long cuttings of primary turmeric increased the vegetative growth, and rhizome yield along with highest benefit: cost ratio of 9.02:1 and 9.11:1 respectively. The response of 1.0 cm to 3.0 cm long turmeric cuttings proved inefficient in increasing the yield, net return and benefit: cost ratio. Lowest yield of 211.13 and 211.50 q/ha were recorded by planting tertiary and 1.0cm long cuttings of turmeric respectively. The planting of tertiary whole turmeric produced lowest yield of 211.13q/ha with minimum benefit: cost ration 3.94:1 due to lower yield and higher cost of cultivation i.e. Rs.62000/ha.