ORGANIC PRODUCTION OF BROCCOLI FOR SUSTAINABLE NUTRITIONAL SECURITY

The research investigation entitled “Studies on inter-cropping and crop geometry in organic production of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)” was conducted at the research farm and laboratory of Department of Vegetable Science CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar during 2012-13 and 2013-14.it is concluded from the present investigation that application of vermi-compost under a spacing of 45 x 45 cm the sole crop of broccoli (M2S1C1) recorded higher total yield (303.9 q/ha). The highest total yield of greens and roots was recorded with the application of vermi-compost under paired row spacing and radish as the inter-crop planted in broccoli.