Influence of Potassium Levels and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Summer Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

Kaithi Adithya Reddy *

Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

Umesha C.

Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

Mannepu Venkata Sai Ganesh

Department of Agronomy, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Background: Groundnuts are immensely rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus and B vitamins which offers you with a host of health benefits. Groundnuts are a great blend of healthy fats, protein and fibre that curbs your appetite, lowers the risk of heart disease and regulates blood glucose levels.

Objectives: Effects of potassium levels and spacing on growth and yield of summer groundnut.

Methods: With the goal of studying the effect of potassium and spacing on growth and yield of groundnut under a Randomized block design with 9 treatments (T1-T9) The experimental results revealed that 120 kg N/ha + 60 kg P/ha produced maximum plant height (49.7 cm) No. of Nodules/Plant (106) plant dry weight (22.9) No of pods (19.3) no of kernals (2.7) pod yield (3.62 ta/ha) Halum yield (4.65 ta/ha).

Conclusion: The combination of 40 kg potassium and 30x10 proved to be the most advantageous to farmers, resulting in, plant height (49.7 cm) No. of Nodules/Plant(106) plant dry weight (22.9) No of pods (19.3) no of kernals (2.7) pod yield (3.62 ta/ha) Halum yield (4.65 ta/ha) respectively.

Keywords: Potassium, spacing, yield


How to Cite

Reddy, Kaithi Adithya, Umesha C., and Mannepu Venkata Sai Ganesh. 2022. “Influence of Potassium Levels and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Summer Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L.)”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 12 (10):775-79. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1030863.