Integrated nutrient management in Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

A field experiment was conducted during the winter (rabi) season of 2019–20 at Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat, to study the effect of integrated nutrient management in coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Twelve treatment combinations comprising of 3 levels of inorganic fertilizer (100, 75 and 50% recommended dose of fertilizer), 2 sources of organic manure [FYM @ 5 t/ha and castor-cake (Ricinus communis L.) @ 0.5 t/ha] and 2 levels of biofertilizer (Azotobactor @ 5 ml/kg seed and without biofertilizer) were laid out in a randomized block design (factorial) with 3 replications. The results revealed that, the growth (plant height, branches/plant) and yield attributes (umbels/plant, umbellate/umbel, seeds/umbel, test weight), seed and stover yields of coriander showed significant improvement owing to application of 75% recommended dose of fertilizer combined with seed inoculation with Azotobactor @ 5 ml/kg seed and soil application of castor cake @ 0.5 t/ha.