The research aimed to investigate the impact of varying doses of vermicompost on the growth and productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Study conducted over four months from March to August 2024 at the IUBAT Agricultural Research Station (IARS) in Rajendrapur, Gazipu. The experiment followed a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments (T0 = control, T1 = vermicompost 1 dose, T2 = vermicompost 2 doses, and T3 = vermicompost 3 doses) and three replications. Data were collected on morphological, phenological, and yield parameters, including plant height, number of flowers, fruit weight, and total yield. The findings revealed that the application of vermicompost had a significant positive influence on both the growth and yield of okra plants. The highest dose of vermicompost (T3) led to the best performance, with an increased plant height, no. of flowers, fruit number, and overall yield. Plants treated with T3 produced an average fruit yield of 15.6 tons per hectare, which was substantially higher than the control (T0). The intermediate treatments, T1 and T2, also showed improvements over the control but were outperformed by the highest dose. Hence, the results highlight the potential of organic manure as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers, offering promising benefits for okra cultivation in sub-tropical climates of Bangladesh.
Key words: Vermicompost, sustainable agriculture, okra, growth, yield.
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