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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Evaluation of single node cutting and transplanting technology in ginger
Authors
Harsha K N, Kavya S, Manuval Joseph, Veeresh N, Karuppa Samy K
Abstract
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
belongs to the family Zingiberaceae, has been prized for its aroma flavour,
pungency and medicinal properties since ancient times. Seed rhizome size,
planting method are the important aspects of production systems of ginger. A
transplanting technique in ginger by using bud sprouts raised in pro-trays was
standardized by Indian Institute of Spice Research, Kozhikode (IISR, 2014).
Though transplanting in ginger is not conventional, it was hypothesised as it
saves two hand weeding and assist in quick crop establishment. It saves nearly
60% of seed rhizome cost. An experiment was undertaken with the objective to
compare transplant and direct plant systems on yield and economics of ginger.
Experiment was conducted at ICRI Spices Board Sakleshpur for two consecutive
years (2022-2024). The experimental had of four treatments laid out in a
randomised block design (RBD) with five replications. In T1, ginger rhizomes
were cut into 5-7g with a single sprout in each piece, raised in pro-trays and
transplanted. T2, slightly bigger rhizome bits of 8-10g with two sprouts,
raised in pro-trays were transplanted. The rhizomes of 25-30 g size with two
sprouts were directly used for planting in T3 and 20-25g of rhizomes without
visible sprout was used for direct planting in T4. In the first two treatments,
seedlings were raised using 50 cell pro-trays, using partially decomposed coir
pith and vermicompost (3:1) enriched with Trichoderma as a nursery
medium Ginger variety Himachala was used in the study. Maximum plant height and
number of tillers were significantly higher in T3 at both the stages
(90 and 150 DAS). The maximum (15.51 tonnes/ha) pooled mean was recorded by
direct planting of sprouted rhizomes (T3) followed by direct planting of
non-sprouted ginger rhizome, T4 (15.01 tonnes/ha). Among the four
planting systems compared, direct planting of sprouted rhizome was advantageous
by considering the yield and profit advantage. Highest net return and B:C ratio
(Rs. 346420 and 2.14) was recorded in treatment where sprouted/non sprouted
rhizomes of 25-30 g were directly planted as compared to, trans planting oh
ginger seedlings raised in pro-tray. Even though in transplanting method
reduced seed rhizome quantity eventually reduced cost on seed rhizomes it
failed to give higher yield level as compared to conventional planting. On the
contrary there is an added advantage of reduced two hand weeding in comparison
to conventional direct rhizome planting. On the contrary, if we compare the cost
involved and number of labour units consumed for transplanting and direct
planting five labour is required for direct planting of rhizomes but nine
labour units were required for transplanting. Similarly, labours involved in
raising seedling for 40 days itself will consume 12 labours. Ginger can be
successfully grown for higher fresh rhizome yield by conventional method of
planting either sprouted or non-sprouted rhizome as compared to transplant
system using single/two sprout with comparable yield and operational
convenience. However, the transplant system benefitted significantly from
reduced seed rhizome quantity. This would eventually reduce the cost incurred
on seeds but not on net return. Hence transplanting technique may ideally suit
for multiplication of rhizomes quickly under a situation where shortage of seed
rhizome is critical.
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Pages:78-80
How to cite this article:
Harsha K N, Kavya S, Manuval Joseph, Veeresh N, Karuppa Samy K "Evaluation of single node cutting and transplanting technology in ginger". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 78-80
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