Progressive Horticulture

Local strains of four leafy green vegetables, viz., Fenugreek, Spinach, coriander and Garden cress were evaluated for their marketable yield and seed yield at defence Institute of Bio Energy research, Field Station, Pithoragarh in 2017–18 in randomized block design in three replications. In fenugreek, Kuseri Local gave maximum green leaf yield (10.440 kg/plot=174.0q/ha) and Bhimtal Local produced maximum seed (0.406 kg/plot= 13.5 q/ha). In Spinach, maximum green leaf yield was given by Kumdyar Local (9.715kg/plot=194.30 q/ha) and highest seed yield per plot was exhibited by Ladhiaghati Local (0.513kg/plot=17.10q/ha). In coriander crop, dhata champawat Local exhibited maximum green leaf yield (7.0kg/plot=140.0q/ha) and maximum seed yield was given by Mudd Local (0.253kg/plot=8.4q/ha) In Garden Cress, Jajurali Local gave Maximum (10.735kg/plot=214.70q/ha) green leaf yield and Mudd Local gave maximum seed yield (0.453 kg/plot=15.1q/ha) results indicate that local strains of these leafy green vegetables showed good potential for adaptability and increased productivity in this region. Hence, there is good scope of leafy vegetable cultivation for green leaf production and seed production in Kumaon Himalayas.