Performance and Nutrient Content of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench) Fruits as Influenced by Vermicompost, Nitrogen and Zinc Grown in Soil

This investigation aimed to assess the influence of soil-applied vermicompost, nitrogen and zinc on vegetative growth parameters, yield, mineral nutrient concentration fruits okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench). The experiment was laid out in a Completely Randomized Design followed by three replications. Data were subjected analysis variance mean values compared using Tukey’s Range Test at p ≤ 0.05. Variation among eight treatments: control (T1), 6 ton ha-1 vermicompost (T2), 60 kg N (T3), 2 Zn (T4), + (T5), (T6), (T7), (T8). maximum performance yield contributing properties okra, viz. plant height (56 cm), leaf number (11 plant-1), area (14.5 cm2), stem girth (3.5 branch (8 fruit (6.50 diameter (5.50 length (13.50 weight fresh (64.29 g) dry materials (14.56 g), found T5. T1 showed reducing trends other treatments. Although there no significant difference with application t (T8), treated pot (T5) best achievements macro elements (0.008%), P (6.70 ppm), K (0.08 cmol/kg), S (18.22 ppm) post-harvest soil T1. Mineral nutrients N-1.64%, P-0.27%, K-0.30%, S-0.10%, Fe-0.02% protein content 10.23% be highest identical T5 where (0.28%) T8. study that treatment contained released quality is recommended for its overall okra. J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2023, 9(1): 101-108