Growth Performance of Ginger and Tumeric as Influenced by Cropping System and NPK Fertilizer 15:15:15

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VIII, Issue II, February 2021 | ISSN 2321–2705

Growth Performance of Ginger and Tumeric as Influenced by Cropping System and NPK Fertilizer 15:15:15

Ugochi E. Ekwugha¹, Obenade Moses^2*, P.O. Anyaegbu³, Okereafor C. Jennifer^4
1Department of Forestry and Wildlife Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
²National Centre for Technology Management (Federal Ministry of Science & Technology), South-South Office, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
^3,4Department of Crop Science (Agro-Forestry), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja
Corresponding Author *

Abstract: With growing interest in ginger and turmeric, many health professionals, researchers, farmers, and food and beverage professionals are turning their attention towards these healthy spices. In order to cultivate new ideas and further grow the industry, University of Abuja has gave the opportunity to conduct this research on the university research farm within the permanent site during the 2018 raining season to investigate the performance of ginger and turmeric as influenced by cropping system and NPK fertilizer 15:15;15. The experiment was performed based on split plot system laid in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 3 replicates used in the study. The treatment with their various level and the intercrop were organized using the various combinations indicated and were filtered into the design used (RCBD). Each replicate contains 12 plots and separated from the plot by one meter pathway. Hence a total of 36 experimental plots were used in the research. The result of the experiment has shown significance in the use of fertilizer and also when compare between monocropping and intercropping of the plant discovery was made that there was not much significant difference. Hence ginger and turmeric can be cultivated on same plot without effect. The plant with N. P. K fertilizer of 300g did better than the 50g and 150g respectively in the height, leaf number, fresh leaf and dry leaf weight, rhizomes fresh and rhizomes dry as well as other secondary analysis. Therefore, it is recommended and can be approved for large scale planting and production of ginger and turmeric.

Key Words: Ginger, turmeric, fertilizer, cropping system, farmers, rhizomes, plants.

I. INTRODUCTION

Spices are aromatic or pungent vegetable substances used primarily to season food. Parts of plants from which they are derived include the bark, the flower, the roots, the seeds, and the fruits. Spices play a major role in the lives of millions of both rural and urban dwellers. The global interest in plants as sources of medicine and cosmetics is gaining prominence and creating multiple opportunities for cultivation, conservation and extraction of new plant products (Adewale and Oyesola, 2013). Plants used as spices and condiments are usually aromatic and pungent (Achinewu, et al, 1995).

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