Integrated nutrient management in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Application of nitrogen (N) through vermicompost produced maximum number of seeds/capsule (21.08). Application of 50% nitrogen (N) through farm yard manure (FYM) and remaining 50% through fertilizers, resulted in increased 1000 seed weight (2.92 g). The maximum seed (757 kg/ha), straw (4497 kg/ha) and the oil yield (383 kg/ha), Harvest-index (14.40) and the Benefit-cost ratio (2.14) was achieved with the application of 100% recommended dose of fertilizers. Oil content in the seeds ranged from 49.24 to 49.60%. While the cost of cultivation was maximum when 100% N was applied with vermicompost.