Varietal Evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) under Open Field Conditions of Prayagraj

The present research was conducted with an aim to identify the most suitable chrysanthemum variety under the agroclimatic conditions of Prayagraj. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block Design (RBD), with fifteen varieties replicated thrice. The experiment was carried out during September, 2021 to February, 2022 in Research Field, Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, Prayagraj. From the experimental findings, it was found that taller plants were found in the variety Tinkerbel (37.8 cm), whereas more plant spread was found in the variety Iceberg (43.0 cm), number of primary branches (6 branches), earliness in flowering (39 days), flower yield per plant (172.12 g/plant) was found maximum in the variety Aishwarya-2, average flower weight was recorded more in the variety Cream White (8.7 g), duration of flowering (76 days) was found maximum in the variety Aishwarya-2.