Effect of dumpsite organic manure soil on growth, nutrient content, and yield of Curcuma longa L.(turmeric) in Owerri, Imo State

Curcuma longa L.(turmeric) is one of the most essential available spices in Nigeria. The field study was conducted at Teaching and Research Farm Faculty Agriculture Veterinary Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri, During planting season 2019 to assess effect different levels Dumpsite Organic Manure Soil on Growth parameters, nutrient content yield turmeric. experiment laid Randomized Block Complete Design with three replications. T­1: Control, T2: 05 tons; T3 10 tons, T4: 15 tons Soil. result revealed that high doses (T­4­) soil significantly influenced maximum growth parameters viz; plant height, leaf area, length, area index.15 (T4) recorded per hectare (17.66kg/h) while lowest (6.863kg) obtained from control. proximate composition showed dumpsite organic manure improve Ash, Fibre, Protein carbohydrate contents compare Moisture (81%) fat (0.6369%) were higher control other treatment levels. has shown potential Turmeric (Curcuma L.) crops.