Integrated nutrient management studies in bottle gourd

The present investigation entitled on “Integrated nutrient management studies in bottle gourd (Lagenaria ciceraria L.)” at Main Garden, Department of Horticulture, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The experiment conducted in Randomized Block Design with three replications using cv. Samrat, with thirteen treatments, two kinds of organic manures (FYM and vermicompost) alone and in combination with two kinds of bio-fertilizers (Azotobacter and PSB) and reduced doses of chemical fertilizers were tested in comparison with control i.e. without any nutrient application. On the basis of results, the application of 50% RDCF (50:25:25 NPK kg ha-1) + 2.5 t ha-1 FYM + 1.65 t ha-1 vermicompost and Azotobacter, PSB each 5 kg ha-1 to the crop found to be sound integrated practice, where it recorded maximum vine length (551.56 cm), length of internode (15.88 cm), number of female flowers (17.44), fruit set percent (75.11%), yield per vine (7.61 kg), yield per hectare (380.61q). According to the B: C ratio, the treatment T12 was found to be profitable and remunerative.