Journal of Horticulture
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0354
ISSN: 2376-0354
Department of Horticulture, Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Article
Optimizing Potato Cultivation: A Comprehensive Study on the Positive Impact of Compost as a Growth Medium across Multiple Varieties
Author(s): Muhammad Rashid, Sohail Anwer, Siraj Khan* and Muhammad Obaidullah Baig
This research represents a collaborative effort between Qarshi industries (Pvt) Ltd. and Tarnab Farm Peshawar, aimed at investigating the impact of two distinct growth media, specifically M1 (Potting mix) and M2 (Compost), on the cultivation of three potato varieties: Desiree (P1), SM Kaghan (P3) and SM Karuda (P2). The experiment encompassed three replicates (R1, R2, R3) for each varity, with comprehensive assessments of tuber count, plant height and shoot width. The findings reveal a noteworthy disparity in the performance of Desiree varity (P1) when subjected to different growth media. Cultivation in compost (M2) consistently resulted in significantly higher mean tuber count, plant height and shoot width compared to potting mix (M1). Remarkably, this trend extended to the SM Kaghan and SM Karuda varieties, suggesting a potentially universal positive impact of compost on diverse pot.. View More»