Assessing the Suitability of Exotic African Marigold Hybrids (Tagetes erecta L.) Under South Gujarat Conditions, India
T. A. Patel
N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, India
D. D. Champaneri
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ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, India.
A. I. Patel
ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: To evaluate the performance of 34 exotic marigold hybrids during winter, a study assessed their flowering, plant development, and total production. The ultimate goal was to identify the best hybrid suited for the agroclimatic conditions of south Gujarat.
Study Design: The experiment was arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design with 34 marigold hybrids and 3 replications.
Place and Duration of Study: The research was executed at Jarvi Seeds Private Limited, Bharadia, Bharuch, Gujarat, during the winter season of 2024-2025.
Methodology: Seeds of the marigold hybrids were raised using a standard package of practices and observations on flowering, plant growth, and yield were recorded using scientific protocols.
Results: Among 34 hybrids of marigold, Yellow#0068, Marigold#074, Marigold#078, Yellow#0065 and Marvel yellow were found promising for cultivation in south Gujarat region in terms of yield attributes.
Conclusion: Yellow#0068' is the top recommended marigold hybrid for commercial use in south Gujarat. It excelled in flower yield (638.30g/plant), flower diameter (5.75 cm), and number of flowers (96.07/plant), while matching other high-performing varieties for key flowering and growth traits.
Keywords: Exotic hybrids, flowering, growth, marigold, South Gujarat, yield