Growth and Yield of Mustard (Brassica juncea) as Influenced by Different Sowing Dates and Spacing

Author: P.C. Lalruatfeli*, A.A. Choudhary and N.R. Mairan

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ABSTRACT: Sowing dates and spacing plays an important role in producing a good yield in mustard. Since optimum sowing time and spacing varies in different region according to the climatic conditions, there is a need to find the optimum time of sowing and spacing for a particular area. The present investigation entitled “Growth and Yield of Mustard (Brassica juncea) as influenced by different sowing dates and spacing” was carried out at College of Agriculture, Nagpur with 12 treatment combinations replicated thrice. Sowing in first week of November recorded significantly higher plant height, number of branches plant-1, dry matter plant-1, Absolute Growth Rate (AGR) and Relative Growth Rate (RGR) than sowing done in second and third week of November. It also recorded highest seed and straw yield (kg ha-1) and yield decreased progressively with delayed sowing. Crop spacing of 45 × 10 cm also recorded highest growth attributes, growth rates as well as seed and straw yield over spacin

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Keywords: Mustard, sowing dates, spacing, growth attributes, yield.