Nitrogen Fertilization Affects Growth, Yield, Nitrate and Mineral Content of Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum L.)

Garden cress is rich in carotenoids, vitamin C, fiber, flavonoids, selenium, s-methyl cysteine, sulfoxide and glucosinolates. Nitrogen deficiency a limiting factor for plant growth. The study was conducted Atatürk University, Erzurum under field conditions 2013 2014. aim of the present to evaluate effects different ratios nitrogen on growth, yield some quality properties garden (cv. Dadaş). Treatments consisted Nmin (mineral soil layer 0–30 cm at planting; i.e. no basal fertilization) (Control), 50, 100 150 kg N ha-1 doses as ammonium nitrate. effect height statistically significant. highest observed ha-1. Generally, NO3 other elements increased with increasing doses. In conclude 82.17 can be suggested higher Dadaş variety sand according regression analysis.