Economic analysis of marigold production under the different applications of organic manures

Abstract

Marigold is one of the most important commercially grown loose flower crops in India. It is used as loose flower or to make garlands, which are extensively used in the religious and social functions. Marigold is broadly classified into two groups, viz., African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) and French marigold (Tagetes patula L.). About 342000 ha of area is under floriculture producing 1760000 MT of loose flowers and 769000 MT of cut flowers annually (2017-18 advanced estimates). In order to sustain the growth the floriculture sector must constantly innovate to produce novel products. To meet the objective RBD and CACP tools were used for data analysis. The result shows the T7 perform better in both way i.e. growth aspects as well as economically.

Effect of Organic Nutrients on Growth and Flowering Attributes of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) under Terai Region of West Bengal

“…Due to presence of higher amount of major essential nutrients and readily available form of nitrogen in uric acid and narrow C: N ratio than othernutrient facilitates increase in plant height, plant spread and number of leaves. The above findings were similar to the earlier study conducted by Malik et al, [7], Swathi et al [8] in Marigold and Suseela et al [9] in Tuberose. Farm yard manure (FYM) @ 30 t/ha and Sea weed Extract spray@3% T 3…”

“…Vermi compost @5t/ha and Sea weed Extract spray@3% T 6 Vermi compost @5t/ha and Mustard oil Cake @ 3% T 7 Vermi compost @5t/ha and vermi wash @3% T 8…”

Influence of Humic Acid and Vermicompost on Vegetative and Flowering Performances of African Marigold cv. Seracole in Indo-Gangetic Plains of West Bengal

“…The rising demand and low-cost technology for the production and marketing of flower crops make it a stable substitute for the diverse cultivation of traditional field crops as well as able to provide a viable source of income for a large number of people [1,2]. Among the various floricultural crops, African marigold (Tagetes erecta) is one of the most valuable commercially cultivated loose flower crops of India as well as other countries because of its high tolerance level, easy to grow nature and high yield [3,4,5]. Based on the 2015-16 report, the gross area of marigold cultivation in India is approximately 66.13 thousand hectares and the production is 603.18 thousand metric tons [6].…”

Valorizations of Marigold Waste for High-Value Products and Their Industrial Importance: A Comprehensive Review

“…The other recorded yields were 26.48 (vermicompost), 263.98 (city compost), 241.49 (PSB), 238.98 (FYM), 232.48 (azotobacter), 228.92 (azospirillum), and 201.04 q/ha (control). Poultry beat was the most economical option among all the treatments, and the income generated after covering all the expenses for land rent and cost of cultivation, i.e., net and gross returns, was also significantly higher at the average price per quintal of loose marigold sold on the market for INR 1200 [115].…”