The experiment was conducted to examine the effects of mulching and spacing on yield quality of cabbage. The objectives were to determine the appropriate spacing for cabbage, know the effect of mulching on yield quality and measure the combine effect of mulching and spacing on yield of cabbage. The experiment was laid out in a 2 x 5 factorial in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The mulch materials used for the experiments were; black polyethene plastic mulch, gliricidia, Elephant grass, Sunflower, and No mulching (control) while the planting spacing used were (45cm x 45cm and 30 cm x 30 cm). Data collected was subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and means separation was done using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% probability level. Result obtained revealed that spacing at 45cm gave the best yield quality with fruit weight (114.36g), fruit height (26.47cm) and girth (48.13cm). Black polyethene (BP) gave the best yield fruit weight (1369.76g), fruit height (29.5cm) and girth (52.33cm). The combined effects of mulching and spacing revealed that combined effect of the factors do not have significant effect on the yield quality of cabbage. Based on the findings spacing of 45 by 45cm and black polyethene mulching materials were recommended for optimum yield quality of cabbage in the region.
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