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Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) growth and yield response to solid winery waste compost and NPK fertiliser application in sandy soil

Ncedo Goodwill Ndololwana, Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Francis Bayo Lewu

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46909/alse-584195

Article preview: Compost obtained from winemaking waste favorably influenced the growth of Swiss chard due to vigorous leaf growth and water retention in sandy soils. The finding that the yields showed no significant difference in the plots fertilized with compost compared to the NPK treatment supports compost as a sustainable amendment, although further studies are needed to establish the optimal application rate.

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Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) growth and yield response to solid winery waste compost and NPK fertiliser application in sandy soil

Ncedo Goodwill Ndololwana, Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Francis Bayo Lewu

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46909/alse-584195

Article preview: Compost obtained from winemaking waste favorably influenced the growth of Swiss chard due to vigorous leaf growth and water retention in sandy soils. The finding that the yields showed no significant difference in the plots fertilized with compost compared to the NPK treatment supports compost as a sustainable amendment, although further studies are needed to establish the optimal application rate.

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