Vol. 9, Special Issue 9, Part X (2025)

The current study, titled "Effect of Fertilizer and Seaweed Extract on the Yield Traits of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)," was conducted during the summer season of 2024-25 at the Instructional Farm, Khudmudi, under the College of Horticulture and Research Station, Sankara, Patan, Durg (Chhattisgarh), India. The experiment followed a Randomized Block Design (RBD) comprising nine treatment combinations and three replications. Treatments included the recommended dose of fertilizers (RDF) applied and in combination with seaweed extract at concentrations of 2% K SAP (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and 4% S SAP (Saragassum sp.) and control plot without seaweed application, was also maintained. Data on yield attributes were collected from five randomly selected plants within each treatment plot for every replication. The study revealed that the 75 % RDF and 4 % of S SAP foliar application (T₄) significantly recorded the highest number of fruits per plant (125.30), highest average fruit weight (10.41 g). Additionally, it produced the greatest total yield (156.63 q/ha) were all observed in T₄ (75 % RDF + 4 % S SAP). This treatment generated the highest economic return, recording a maximum benefit-cost ratio of 4.63. The results of the study indicate that the use of seaweed extract with RDF, particularly 75 % of RDF with 4 % S SAP (Sargassum sp.), significantly enhances crop productivity.