Performance of Consecutive Sowing of Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.) Types in Different Planting Systems under Shade Net Condition

This study was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Dapoli, Maharashtra, during the rabi season of 2023-2024. A Factorial Randomized Block Design with eight treatments and four replications was used to evaluate the effects of four amaranthus types (V1: Konkan Durangi, V2: DPL-AS-6, V3: DPL-AS-4, V4: Nigadi Local) and two planting systems (B1: Flat bed, B2: Raised bed). The analysis of variance revealed significant differences in growth and yield parameters. Among the amaranthus types, Konkan Durangi (V1) exhibited the highest plant height (27.20 cm), stem diameter (5.10 mm), number of leaves per plant (9.17), and yield (15.59 t/ha). Raised bed planting (B2) resulted in superior plant growth, with higher plant height (26.35 cm), leaf size, and yield (14.42 t/ha). These findings suggest that both amaranthus type and planting system significantly influence growth and yield characteristics.