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Vol. 13 No. sp2 (2026): Recent Advances in Agriculture

Influence of different fertiliser regimes on production and yield of main and ratoon crop in statice (Limonium sinuatum [L.] Mill.)

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.12517
Submitted
31 October 2025
Published
29-06-2026

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted to determine the effect of nutrition management in the main crop on the yield and quality of statice flower production under the ratoon cropping system. The experiment was laid out in a randomised block design (RBD) with 12 treatments and 3 replications. Different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) applied during the main crop had a significant effect on the quality and yield of cut flowers in both the main crop and the ratoon crop. An increase in the dose of NPK fertiliser increases the yield and quality of the main as well as the ratoon crop. The increase was more prominent in main crops than ratoon crops. Application of 150 : 125 : 75 kg ha-1 NPK was found superior, with more cut flower yield, better stem length, and fresh weight in the main crop. However, application of
150 : 50 : 25 kg ha-1 NPK resulted in more flower longevity and vase life (VL). A different trend was observed for ratoon crop, where an application of 200 : 125 : 75 kg ha-1 NPK was found to be optimum for ratoon crop regrowth and development. However, yield and quality parameters were observed with the application of 150 : 125 : 75 kg ha−1 NPK and 150 : 75 : 50 kg ha−1 NPK respectively. Ratoon crops could produce an average of 17.20 cut flower stems per plant with optimal nutrition. Results also indicate that 150 : 125 : 75 kg ha−1 NPK applications could produce a considerably higher yield with longer durability in the main crop as well as the ratoon crop. It can also be concluded that statice ratooning could be a practical way to increase yields with minimal input. Proper nutrition management can further boost the productivity and sustainability of ratoon systems.

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