Economics of seed production in carrot as influenced by spacing, steckling size and umbel order

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Authors: Ashutosh Kumar, Baseerat Afroza, Syed Berjees Zehra, Nighat Mushtaq, Mehraj-u-din Shah, Shah
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Abstract

The present study was carried out at UTP, Habak, Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-Kashmir during 2013-14 to standardize the mother root size, spacing and umbel order to improve seed production in carrot for maximizing economic returns. The economics of different inputs and returns for carrot seed crop under different treatment combinations was worked out to find the most economical treatment combination. Maximum net returns of Rs. 1236812.76 ha-1were recorded with the use of small steckling size i.e. Z4 (75-100 g) and closest spacing i.e. S1 (60 cm A— 30 cm) with benefit cost ratio of 5.26.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agricultural Economics and Practices Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics Agricultural Science and Fertilization

Publication details

Volume
6
Issue
5
Pages
1139–1141
Publication date
17 August 2026
Language
EN