Vermicompost boosts garden pea yield and profits, reducing chemical fertilizer use.
The researchers studied how different types of fertilizers affect the productivity and profitability of garden peas. They tested combinations of inorganic fertilizers and organic sources on pea plants in a field experiment. The results showed that using vermicompost along with half the recommended amount of chemical fertilizers produced the highest yield and profit. This method also had a higher return on investment compared to using only chemical fertilizers. Overall, integrating vermicompost with chemical fertilizers can help increase the yield and profit of garden peas in Uttar Pradesh.