Agronomic evaluation of peppermint varieties under different planting time and harvesting schedule
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https://doi.org/10.59797/ija.v70.i4.5671Keywords:
Harvesting schedule, Mentha piperita L., Oil yield, Planting dateAbstract
A field experiment was carried out to assess the ideal time of planting and harvesting schedule of peppermint to realize higher herb yield and quality essential oil of peppermint during spring seasons of 2019 and 2020 at two locations viz. Ludhiana and Bathinda. The experiment was laid out in split-plot design with the combinations of two varieties (Local and ‘Kukrail’) and three dates of planting (January 15, January 30 and February 15) in the main plots and three harvesting schedules [120, 130 and 140 days after planting (DAP)] in sub-plots. Delayed planting of peppermint on Feb 15 significantly improved growth and development in terms of plant height and stool count thereby resulting in 29 and 35.9% higher herb yield at Ludhiana and Bathinda respectively as compared to Jan 15 planting. However, planting on Feb 15 produced herb yield statistically at par with Jan 30 planting. Harvesting the peppermint at 140 DAP produced significantly higher herb yield by 16.3 and 31.2% than 130 and 120 DAP respectively at Ludhiana and by 11.3% and 20.2% respectively at Bathinda. The ‘Kukrail’ variety demonstrated significantly higher oil yield across locations, influenced by delayed planting and extended harvesting schedules, with maximum yield achieved at 140 DAP. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing planting and harvesting schedules to enhance peppermint productivity and oil yield. Adopting the ‘Kukrail’ variety with delayed planting and extended harvesting can maximize economic returns and ensure efficient utilization of agricultural land, offering a practical approach for farmers to improve peppermint cultivation outcomes.
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