Effect of cutting management, nitrogen and phosphorus on growth and yield of coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

An experiment was conducted during 1988-89 and 1989-90 to evaluate the performance of coriander (Coriander salivum L.) under different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and cutting management. Application of 100 kg Nlha gave the maximum seed yield and net returns. A dose of 30 kg P20,1ha proved superior to 0 and 60 kg P20,/ha in respect of yield and net returns. Amongst the cutting treatments (no cut, 1 cut 30 at days after sowing and 2 cuts at 30 and 60 days), 1 cut at 30 days after sowing seed production proved economic giving maximum yield and net returns.