Experiment code 21.5.3.17
Experiment Title Multilayer planting of different vegetable crops under naturally ventilated poly house in south Gujarat condition
Research Type Departmental Research
Experiment Background Multilayer cropping is an innovative agricultural practice that involves cultivating crops with different heights and growth cycles on the same plot to optimize resource use and maximize productivity. This system enhances land efficiency by allowing complementary plant interactions, leading to better utilization of soil nutrients, water, and sunlight, ultimately increasing overall yield. Economically, multilayer cropping offers significant benefits such as higher farm income, reduced input costs, and greater resilience against market fluctuations. It also promotes year-round harvesting, ensuring a steady income for farmers while improving sustainability in agriculture. Therefore, this research will be undertaken to evaluate the economics and profitability of this cropping pattern. Therefore, the present investigation was under taken to know the best cropping sequence to ensure round-the-year production and profitability of vegetables
Experiment Group Horticulture
Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit (13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Department (213)Vegetable Science,ACHF, Navsari
BudgetHead (329/12017/00)329/01/REG/00269
Objective

1. To study the productivity of different crop combination under multilayer cropping

Season Rabi
Location Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit (13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Location Department (213)Vegetable Science,ACHF, Navsari
Plot No Green house complex
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2009-000903)NARENBHAI KHANDUBHAI PATEL
PI Email naren_horti@nau.in
PI Mobile 9662532815
Year of Approval 2025
Commencement Year 2025
Completion Year 2028
Design of Experiment

Large plot technique (Analysis as per CRD Factorial                                         concept)

Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

Carrot: 30 cm apart (R to R)

Green garlic: 15 cm apart (R to R)

Radish: 30 cm apart (R to R)

Tomato: 60 cm × 45 cm

Beetroot: 30 cm apart (R to R)

Cucumber: 60 cm × 45 cm

Fenugreek: 15 cm apart (R to R)

 

Palak: : 15 cm apart (R to R)

 

Gross Plot (m x m) 16.30 m (12 raised beds of 0.90 m width + 0.5 m path) × 7.0 m
Net Plot (m x m) 13.5 m (10 raised bed of 1 m width + 0.5 m path) ×5.0 m
Total Experiment Area (m2) 3080.7
Plot History Last Three Year

green house complex

Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

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Layout Plan

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Treatment

Treatment

Underground crops

Ground Surface crops

Above ground crops

Carrot

Fenugreek

Tomato

Radish

Palak

Cucumber

Beetroot

Green garlic

 

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(NAU-EMP-2009-000903) NARENBHAI KHANDUBHAI PATEL naren_horti@nau.in 9662532815 22-12-2025
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Tomato
Cucumber
Beet root Crimson Globe
Palak
Fenugreek Fenugreek
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