Evaluation of Summer Marigold Hybrids for Agro Economic Traits under Prayagraj Agro-Climatic Condition

Evaluation of ten marigold varieties/ hybrids of African marigold, has been taken up at Vegetable farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (UP) during 2022-23 The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. The analysis of variance revealed significant variation for most of the parameters. The result revealed that highest plant height (T10) (92.93 cm), number of branches (T7) (27), was noted in recorded maximum leaf area index (T7) (3.25 cm) and flower bud initiation (T10) (45). Earliest 50% flowering (T10) (57 days). No. of flower per plant highest in (T7) (78), highest yield per plot (873.34 g) and yield hactare-1 (4.37 t.) in (T7) Pusa Basanti.