A Comparative Study on Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) Grown in Polyhouse and Open Field Condition Under Climatic Situation of Tripura

The present investigation was conducted in instructional farm of KVK, West Tripura with an objective to find the actual result under climatic condition of Tripura, during 2014. The investigation revealed that highest no. of fruits/plant (38) along with maximum fruit diameter (5.7 cm), individual fruit weight (58.8 g), crop duration (195 days), yield (8.55 kg/m2) and BC 3.5 and lowest pest and disease % was recorded in Capsicum grown under polyhouse conditions in comparison with the open field condition. It can be concluded that protected condition considerably enhance production of capsicum as compared to open fields.