Influence of organic manures on the growth, flowering, yield and quality of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) (cv. Pusa Narangi)

The present investigation, titled “Influence of Organic Manures on The Growth, Flowering, Yield and Quality of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) (cv. Pusa Narangi)” was conducted during the agricultural year 2020-2021 at the Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This study was rigorously prepared and carried out utilizing a Randomized Block Design (RBD), allowing for a thorough evaluation of the influence of various organic manures on African marigold. The experiment was repeated three times to ensure the results' repeatability and robustness, and it included nine separate treatment groups. Studies showed that, a significant effect by poultry manure Plant height (32.4 cm), Number of leaves (284.33), Number of branches (20.42), Plant Spread (43.03 cm), Number of buds per plant (44.17), Days to first flower emergence (71.67), Flower diameter (93.00 mm), Fresh flower weight (25.33 g) Flower weight per plant (67.33 g), Fresh weight of plant (417.00 g), Dry weight of plant (114.00 g), Shelf life of plant (8.88 days).