Effect of Compost, Vermicompost, Trichocompost and NPKS Fertilizers on the Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Capsicum (Capsicum annum L.)

Mehedi Hashan Sohel, Mithun Kumar Ghosh

Abstract:

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of organic (Compost, Vermicompost and Trichocompost) and inorganic fertilizers (NPKS) on the growth, yield and quality of capsicum. The experiment was carried out in pot where replication was thrice with nine treatments viz. T1= Control, T2 = 100% Recommended Fertilizer Dose, T3 = Compost (3t/ha), T4 = Vermicompost (3t/ha), T5 = Trichocompost (3t/ha), T6 = Compost (3t/ha) + NPKS fertilizers, T7 = Vermicompost (3t/ha) + NPKS fertilizers, T8 = Trichocompost (3t/ha) + NPKS fertilizers, T9 = 1/3 Compost + 1/3 Vermicompost + 1/3 Trichocompost + NPKS fertilizers (N@120 kg/ha, P@65kg/ha, K@100kg/ha and S@20kg/ha). The result revealed that combined application of inorganic fertilizer (recommended doses of NPKS fertilizers) and organic fertilizer (Compost + Vermicompost + Trichocompost) in T9 significantly enhanced the growth of crop at different stages as expressed in terms of numbers of flower, number of fruit/plant, fruit length (cm), diameter of fruit (cm), individual fruit weight (gm), yield per plant (gm), yield (t/ha). The combination of organic and inorganic fertilizer was more sustainable and more fruiting than other treatments. The physical and chemical properties of soil significantly improved by the application of organic manure.

Keywords:

Compost, Inorganic, Organic, Sustainable, Trichocompost, Vermicompost

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