Performance of promising okra varieties and fertilizers under fruit tree based agroforestry systems

The performance of different varieties of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench) was studied under different agroforestry systems and open conditions. The treatments included 2 agroforestry systems (apricot, pear), 2 planting conditions (inside canopy and outside canopy), 3 fertilizer doses (RDF-75:50:50 NPK Kg ha⁻¹ + FYM @ 15 tha⁻¹, Jeevamrut @500 l ha⁻¹, FYM @ 15 t ha⁻¹) and 3 okra varieties viz.Kranti, Nauni P-8 and Tender. The plot size was 2m x 1m. The experiment was laid out in Randomised Block design (factorial) and data was recorded in three replications for each treatment including tree and treeless plots. Plant height (63.00 cm) and internodal length (11.76 cm) were found maximum under open system as compared to agroforestry systems. Among varieties, the maximum number of nodes per plant (10.43), yield (82.10 q ha⁻¹) and number of fruits per plant (11.51) were maximum in Nauni P-8 variety. Plant height (62.03cm) was foundmaximum in Kranti variety. Amongst different fertilizer doses, NPK + FYM @15t ha⁻¹ significantly produced maximum plant height (64.30 cm), internodal length (11.96 cm), number of fruits per plant (11.69) as compared to other fertilizers. Hence it may be concluded that among varieties, Nauni P-8 variety performed better as compared to other varieties and should be grown under the influence of NPK + FYM @15t ha⁻¹ for better growth and production.