Diversity of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) Varieties under Open Field Condition in Prayagraj

The field experiment entitled “Varietal evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) under open condition in Prayagraj” was carried out during September 2022 to January 2023, Horticulture Research Farm, Department Horticulture, Naini Agriculture Institute, SHUATS. laid Randomized Block Design with three replications. comprised fifteen varieties chrysanthemum viz. Kanadee, Flood, Winter Queen, Basanti, White Bonsai, Local Yellow, Ravi Kiran, Button Type, Rani, UBC 12, Wall Street, Bidhan Rajat, Antara, British gold and Vijay. It is clear from the experimental analysis that all characters were significantly affected by different varietal treatments. From findings, it found maximum height variety Antara (40.79 cm),plant spread (30.55 cm), primary branches (6), whereas earliness flowering flower yield per plant (176.76 g) average weight recorded more Rani (7.19 g),duration (71.2 days) benefit-cost ratio(4.32:1) Rajat.