Respons of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) cv. IIHR-6 to integrated nutrient management

The treatment receiving 75% recommended dose of N + 75% recommended dose of P + 100% recommended dose of K + Vermicompost (VC) @1.25t/ha + Castor oil cake (CC) @0.875t/ha + Azo@2kg/ha + PSB@2kg/ha recorded highest plant height, plant spread, number of branches, number of suckers, dry matter accumulation, early flower bud initiation, first flower opening, 50% flowering, longest flowering duration, number of flowers per plant, flower weight per plant, flower yield per ha, stalk length, shelf life of loose flowers, vase life of cut flowers and in situ longevity. Flower diameter was found maximum with the treatment 100% RDN + 75% RDP + 100% RDK + PSB @2kg/ha.