Journal of Horticulture
Open Access

Abstract

Yield response of pepper (Capsicum Frutescence) to source of P-Application in Anyigba, Kogi state, Nigeria

Oyewole, Charles Iledun, Akoki and Oluwatobi Emmanuel

The study evaluates effect of P - source (as NPK 15:15:15 or cow dung manure) on the growth and yield of pepper (Capsicum frutescence) in Anyigba (latitude 7o151N and 7o291N and longitude 7o111E and 7o321E with altitude of 420m above sea level). The treatment components were a control: 60 kg and 120 P/ha (applied as cow dung) as well as 60 kg and 120 kg P/ha (applied as NPK 15:15:15) in addition to 60 kg and 120 kg P/ha as equal split between NPK 15:15:15 and cow dung.in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Data on growth and yield components were taken at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after transplanting (WAT). Generally nutrient source did not differ significantly relative to plant height, leaf number and stem girth. Nutrient addition however indicate better significant performance when compared with the control. Regarding crop yield application of 120 kg P /ha in split equal doze of NPK 15:15:15 + Cow dung gave the best yield result.

Published Date: 2020-09-30; Received Date: 2020-09-02