Upama Rawat, R.L. Rajput, G.S. Rawat and S.K. Garg
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at the College of Agriculture, Gwalior (M.P.) during two kharif seasons of 2011 and 2012 to study the Effect of Vermicompost and Varieties on Yield, Qualitative Attributes and Nutrient uptake of Clusterbean in Gird Region. Amongst the clusterbean varieties, HG 563 produced maximum 19.45 q/ha grain with net income upto Rs. 178151/ha as well as highest protein 32.19% and gum upto 30.94% in grain. Amongst the fertility treatments, 75% RDF (N15P30K15) with 5t/ha vermicompost raised all the above parameters up to maximum extent. The net income was highest Rs. 177089/ha with B:C ratio 9.78. The treatment interactions were non-significant for grain yield. For the sake of recommendation to the clusterbean growers in this region, HG 563 may be recommended with 75% NPK+5t vermicompost per hectare. For maintaining good soil health and sustainable crop productivity, vermicompost would be most beneficial in the long run. The net income would reduce only slightly.