Effect of Super-Gro on nutrient contents of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis L.) and fresh leaf yield

Abstract

The research work was conducted in the early cropping season of 2020 at the Teaching and Research Farm of Imo State University, Owerri to ascertain the effects of Super-Gro liquid fertilizer on leaf nutrient and yield of fluted pumpkin. Randomized Complete Block Design was used with six treatments thus: 0ml, 10ml, 15ml, 20ml, 25ml and 30ml of Super-Gro per 5 litres of water. Super-Gro was bought from GNLD agent in Owerri, while fluted pumpkin seeds were obtained from Teaching and Research Farm of Imo State University. Data were collected on proximate components, mineral, vitamin contents and fresh leaf yield. The results revealed that Super-Gro treatments had significant effect (P<0.05) on proximate components, mineral and vitamin contents of the leaves when compared with the control and 10ml of Super-Gro. 15ml of Super-Gro and 20ml of Super-Gro per 5 litres of water gave the best result in terms of proximate components, vitamins and mineral contents. In the same vein, the highest fresh leaf yield of 2978.00kg/ha was obtained from the plants that received 15ml of Super-Gro, while the least yield of 2004. 60kg/ha was recorded the 0ml of Super-Gro, that is the control. Therefore, Super-Gro liquid fertilizer level of 15ml and 20ml per 5 litres of water are necessary to improve nutrient contents of fluted pumpkin leaf and higher yield in the study area.