Effect of different growing media and types of stem cuttings on rooting of Jasmine (Jasminum sambac L.)

Jasmine has been an important fragrant flower since ancient time in India. It is highly esteemed for its attractive white color and a fragrant flower holding a pride of place in the hearts of south Indian women. A study was conducted under field condition to evaluate the “Effect of different growing media and types of stem cuttings on rooting of Jasmine (Jasminum sambac L.)” was conducted during the kharif season of 2022-23 at the Instructional Farm of Ramprasad Potai College of Agriculture and Research Station, Singarbhat, Kanker (C.G.). The study aimed to assess the impact of different growing media and types of stem cuttings on rooting of Jasmine (Jasminum sambac L.), The experiment followed a 3x3 factorial completely randomized design with three growing media and three types of cuttings as factors, replicated three times with 09 treatment combinations. The growing media included Soil + FYM, 1:1 (M₁), Sand + FYM, 1:1 (M₂) and Soil + Sand + FYM 1:1:1 (M₃). The types of cuttings were Terminal cuttings (C₁), Semi-hardwood cuttings (C₂) and Hardwood cuttings (C₃). Observations were recorded on days to sprouting, days to 50% sprouting, percentage success cuttings, number of shoots, number of leaves, total number of leaves per cutting, shoot length, root parameters at 30, 60 and 90 days after planting. The data was statistically analyzed to assess the effect of growing media and cutting types on rooting parameters. Analysis showed that growing media and cutting type had significant influence on various growth and rooting parameters. Among the growing media, M₃ (soil + sand + FYM) recorded early sprouting; higher percentage success cuttings and better performance for shoot and root parameters compared to M₁ and M₂. In terms of cuttings, C₂ (Semi-hardwood cuttings) showed early sprouting, superior shoot and root proliferation and growth compared to C₁ and C₃. Significant interactions were also observed between growing media and cutting type for many parameters. The study concluded that Soil + Sand + FYM (1:1:1) mixture created most suitable physical and nutritional environment for root development. Among cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings had optimal physiological conditions for enhanced sprouting and establishment.