Varietal Performance of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) under Prayagraj Agro Climatic Conditions

An experiment was conducted in Horticulture Research Field, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj during April, 2022 – March, 2023 with an aim to identify the most suitable variety for loose flower production under the agro-climatic conditions of Prayagraj. There were fifteen varieties replicated thrice with a spacing of 30 cm x 30 cm in randomized block design. Significant difference among different varieties of tuberose were observed for all the parameters observed. For loose flower production, variety Bidhan Snigdha was found significantly superior in terms of days taken to first sprouting (6.3 days), plant height (74.4 cm), plant spread (70.7 cm2), days to first bud initiation (37.6 days), days taken to 1st flowering (59.3 days), days taken to 50% flowering (77.3 days), rachis length (49.7 cm), spike length (101.1 cm), number of florets (61.4) and number of spike per clump (3.6) and flower yield(18.9).