Effect of Transplanting Dates and Locations on the Performance of Broccoli under wet temperate Himalayas

An experiment on the effect of dates of transplanting on growth and yield of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) was carried out at three different locations of Seraj valley, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The treatment combinations comprised of three dates of transplanting viz., 15th April, 30th April and 15th May and three locations viz., Bajwas, Mayadhar and Jarol villages in a factorial randomized block design (FRBD) with three replications. The broccoli transplanted on 30th April recorded significantly maximum yield (214.81 q/ha) over the other dates of transplanting. Third location viz., village Jarol showed significantly maximum number of non wrapper leaves, head diameter, head weight and yield. Interaction between dates of transplanting and location was significant in respect of yield per hectare. Maximum yield per hectare (215.55 q/ha) was obtained in treatment combination L₃ T₂ i.e. transplanting on 30^th Aprilat village Jarol.