~ 1913 ~ International Journal of Chemical Studies 2018; 6(1): 1913-1917 P-ISSN: 2349–8528 E-ISSN: 2321–4902 IJCS 2018; 6(1): 1913-1917 © 2018 IJCS Received: 01-11-2017 Accepted: 02-12-2017 Atal Hameedi Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, (H.P.), India Kuldeep Singh Thakur Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, (H.P.), India Uday Sharma Department of Soil Science, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, (H.P.), India Aminullah Yousafzai Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Nangarhar University, Nangarhar, Afghanistan, South Asia Muhammad Hassan Mohammadi Agribusiness Program, School of Business Study, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India Hashmatullah Durrani Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Gujrat, India Asmatullah Durani Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, NMCA, NAU, Navsari, Gujrat, India Correspondence Atal Hameedi Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, (H.P.), India Effect of organic nutrient sources on NPK uptake, soil nutrient status and yield of bell pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.) under mid hill condition of Himachal Pradesh Atal Hameedi, Kuldeep Singh Thakur, Uday Sharma, Aminullah Yousafzai, Muhammad Hassan Mohammadi, Hashmatullah Durrani and Asmatullah Durani Abstract The field trial was conducted during Kharif season of 2016 at Experimental farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan to study the effect of organic nutrient sources on NPK uptake, soil nutrient status and yield of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under mid hill condition of Himachal Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) Factorial with three replications comprising of ten treatment combinations. The study revealed that vermicompost @ 7 t/ha + Jeevamrut significantly influenced yield and nutrient status of soil as well as nutrient uptake and recorded maximum fruit weight (59.33 g), number of fruits per plant (29.13), fruit yield/plot (24.73 kg) and fruit yield/ha (366.42 q), soil available NPK and uptake of NPK as well. Hence, Vermicompost @ 7 t/ha along with Jeevamrut (3 drenching with Jeevamrut @ 5 per cent at 15 days interval started at the time of transplanting + 2 Foliar Spray of Jeevamrut @ 3 per cent at 15 days interval started 45 DAT) for retention of soil fertility year after year and getting high yield can be recommended for commercial cultivation. Keywords: FYM, Jeevamrut, Vermicompost, Available NPK, NPK uptake and Yield 1. Introduction Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum Sendt.) is an important member of Solanaceae family, having chromosome number 2n = 24, also known as sweet pepper, capsicum and Shimla mirch. Capsicum is native to Mexico with secondary centre of diversity in Guatemala (Bukasov, 1930) [5] . Vermicompost promote soil beneficial microbes, dehydrogenase activity (Masciandaro et al., 2000) [12] , improve soil physical properties and thus providing a suitable medium for root respiration and better growth of the crops. (Biradar et al., 2001) [4] . The concept of organic agriculture trusts the effective use of locally available resources, and on the use of well adapted technologies (e.g. management of soil fertility, stopping nutrient cycles, pests and diseases management by their natural enemies). This concept introduces new methods for getting sustainable development and has therefore developed actively over the past decade. Organic agriculture has the potential to improve soil fertility, biodiversity and sustainability of agricultural production; conserve natural resources; improve agronomic and economic performance; make yields more stable, achieve better food quality and food security; provide access to attractive markets through certified products; provide new partnerships within the whole value chain as well as to encourage self-confidence and sustainability of the farmers (Kilcher, 2007) [10] . 2. Materials and Methods The present study was carried out at Vegetable Research Farm of the Department of Vegetable Science, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan HP from April to September, 2016. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) Factorial with three replications comprising of ten treatment combination of manure and liquid manure viz. T1(M0L0): No organic manure + No liquid manure (Control), T2 (M1L0): FYM @ 20 t/ha + No liquid manure, T3 (M2L0) : Vermicompost @ 7 t/ha + No liquid manure,