Effects of Urea Fertilizers and Chicken Manure on Growth and Yield of Carrot (Dacaus carota L)

Abstract

This study was carried out at Dongola Research Station farm during winter season of 2015 / 16 and 2016/17 to evaluate the effect of chicken manure rate and urea fertilizer on growth and yield of carrot. treatments consisted of 12 levels of urea and chicken manure each alone or in combinations and untreated control. Results showed that all fertilization treatment effect on growth parameter (leaves number and leaves length) although positive was only statistically significant in season 2016/17. The combination of chicken manure and urea affected positively vegetative growth and root yield.