A field study was conducted to evaluate the effect of organic manures on growth of capsicum at the Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India, in two factor factorial Randomized Block Design with12 treatments and three replications. The investigation consisted of two factors viz. soil application of organic manures which includes vermicompost and FYM as Factor-1 and foliar application of organic manures which includes Panchagavya, Jeevamruth and vermiwash as Factor-2. In this experiment, the highest plant height was observed in the treatment combination T2(S1F2)-Vermicompost+Jeevamruth at both 30 and 60 days after transplanting (24.92 cm and 63.40 cm respectively). Similarly, stem girth (8.92mm), no. of leaves per plant at 60 days after transplanting (39.35), were recorded highest in T2(S1F2)-Vermicompost+Jeevamruth. The lowest node for first flower to appear was recorded in T3(S1F3)-Vermicompost+Vermiwash (4.20) and maximum leaf area (93.35 cm2) was recorded in T2(S1F2)-Vermicompost+Jeevamruth. Lowest was recorded in control for plant growth parameters.

Capsicum, Vermicompost, Panchagavya, Jeevamruth, Vermiwash

In summary, the results of this investigation revealed the influence of different organic manures, used as soil as well as foliar application on the growth and yield of sweet pepper. Based on the findings of the investigation, it may be concluded that treatment combination of vermicompost (2.5 t/ha) as soil application and Jeevamruth (3%) as foliar application gave better plant growth, yield and quality of capsicum variety Solan Bharpur under protected cultivation in Pasighat condition. It is eco-friendly in nature and influenced soil health. Thus, combined application of organic manures as both soil as well as foliar spray may be recommended to increase the growth, yield and quality of capsicum, also known as sweet pepper.

Ningthoujam Mira Devi, Arwankie Shadap, A.S. Mailappa, Barun Singh, Siddhartha Singh, Chandra Deo, Joyshree Kharibam, Khruzho Sakhamo and Aitorma Debbarma (2023). Organic Nutrient Management in Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.var. grossum) for growth under Protected Condition. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(12): 174-176.