~ 859 ~ The Pharma Innovation Journal 2021; 10(8): 859-861 ISSN (E): 2277- 7695 ISSN (P): 2349-8242 NAAS Rating: 5.23 TPI 2021; 10(8): 859-861 © 2021 TPI www.thepharmajournal.com Received: 15-05-2021 Accepted: 30-07-2021 P Bijaya Devi Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bishnupur District, Utlou, P. O. Nambol, Manipur, India Rocky Thokchom South Asian Institute of Rural and Agricultural Management, Langjing Achouba, Imphal West, Manipur, India Jenita Thokchom South Asian Institute of Rural and Agricultural Management, Langjing Achouba, Imphal West, Manipur, India Sanasam Sanjay Singh ICAR, NEH Region, Lamphelpat, Manipur, India Corresponding Author: P Bijaya Devi Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bishnupur District, Utlou, P. O. Nambol, Manipur, India Performance of broccoli variety TSX-0788 under Bishnupur District, Manipur P Bijaya Devi, Rocky Thokchom, Jenita Thokchom and Sanasam Sanjay Singh Abstract Broccoli is a high value nutritive crop grown in small pockets without the proper knowledge of cultivation and selection of proper variety is the main concern in Manipur. Most of the farmers in Manipur grow random broccoli varieties found in the authorized shops like Delbros, Khoyathong, Manipur. Hence, to find out the yield potential and its economic impact, two high yielding broccoli varieties, TSX-0788 and Green Magic were chosen for the study at five different locations viz., Leimaram, Toubul, Kwasiphai, Moirang and Kumbi of Bishnupur district, Manipur using Front Line Demonstration (FLD) technique. The adopted package of practices was seed rate 400 g/ha, spacing 60x45 cm, FYM 500Kg/ha. NPK 120:80:60 Kg/ha. Results indicated that the variety TSX-0788 was found superior to Green Magic in terms of yield and net return. Broccoli variety TSX-0788 could obtain the yield of approximately 112.50 q/ha with a net return of Rs.2,65,150/- and a benefit cost ratio of 4.66:1; while the check variety Green Magic obtained 103.53 q/ha with a net return of Rs.2,38,210/- and a benefit cost ratio of 3.65:1. The percent increase in yield over the check variety was 58.1%.The technology gap, extension gap and technology index were 72.5 q/ha, 8.98 q/ha and 37.5% respectively. From the current findings it can be concluded that selection of broccoli variety TSX-0788 could help to improve the economy of the farmers. Keywords: Broccoli, head yield, front line demonstration, economics Introduction Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) belongs to the family Brassicaceae, is native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown during cool-season for its nutritious green flowering head. The plant contains high amount of vitamins (A and B2) and minerals (K, P, Ca and Fe). It has low amount of sodium and is calories and fat free [1] . It also contains thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Broccoli is the richest source of protein among cole crops [2] . Intake of high amount of broccoli reduces the risk of cancer as it contains glucoraphanin compound and also prevents heart disease [3] . Though India is the second largest producer of broccoli after China, the crop is grown in small pockets in Manipur and yet to popularize the production technology with recommended fertilizer dose. Bishnupur district is one of the valley districts in the Imphal valley of Manipur covering a total area of 496 sq. km., out of which an area of 42,366 ha. is of cultivable land and an area of 9,129 ha. is under horticultural crops [4] . The soil of the district is acidic with a pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 and the texture is mostly of clay loam. It has a great potential for production of horticultural crops and occupies first position in terms of production of vegetables in the state of Manipur. With the view of increasing the income of local farmers, several locational field trials were conducted to find out the yield per hectare and economic returns of broccoli variety TSX-0788 and check variety Green Magic by selecting two progressive farmers each from five different regions of the district. Materials and Methods A Front line demonstration was conducted on the yield performance and economic returns of broccoli variety TSX-0788 at farmers’ field at Leimaram, Toubul, Kwasiphai, Moirang and Kumbi of Bishnupur district, Manipur (Fig. 1). The soil of the experimental fields were nearly the same with a texture of clayey loam having an average pH of 5.57, high in organic matter (1.82%), medium in available nitrogen (346.7 kg/ha), phosphorus (72.6 kg/ha) and potassium (220.4 kg/ha). The details of the technology followed were: seed rate @400 g/ha, spacing 60x45 cm, FYM 500 kg/ha, N:P:K 120:80:60 kg/ha.