Effect of Organic and Inorganic Mulches on Quality and Soil Analysis in Ridge Gourd (Luffa acutangula L.)

Aim: To study the effect of different mulches on quality and soil parameters ridge gourd.
 Study Design: The experiment was carried out with 7 treatments in Randomized Block Design (RBD) three replications.
 Place Duration Study: research trial at P.G block, College Horticulture, Rajendranagar, SKLTSHU, Hyderabad during Kharif, 2021 summer, 2022.
 Results: Among organic inorganic mulch treatments, results reported that silver- black polyethylene recorded highest fruit quality, analysis benefit-cost ratio compared to other mulches.