Performance of legumes as intercrop in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

A field experiment conducted at Horticulture Research and Extension Centre, Hidkal Dam, Tq. Hukkeri, Dist. Belagavi during kharif 2023-24 to study the effect of intercrops on growth and yield of turmeric in intercropping system. The experiment consists of 13 treatments, 3 replications laid out in RCBD design. Results revealed that plant height, number of leaves and number of tillers per plant were found maximum in sole turmeric (T₉) which was on par with turmeric + cluster bean at 2:1 ratio (T₃). Higher dried rhizome yield was found in sole turmeric which was on par with turmeric + cluster bean at 3:1 ratio. Finally, it was concluded that intercropping of short duration vegetables at early stage didn’t affect growth and yield of turmeric rather than gives extra income through intercrops.