The use of potash-rich banana plant pseudo-stem juice in the cultivation of
brinjal (eggplant) has been discussed. The yield of brinjal (aubergine) from the soil
treated with banana plant pseudo-stem juice is significantly higher as compared to that
from the soil treated with muriate of potash. Juice treated soil shows a higher number
of brinjals per plant, higher average per capita weight as well as higher yield per unit of
land as compared to potash treated soil.The overall yield from juice treated soil is 34%
more as compared to that from potash treated soil; nearly 200% more than that from
soil not treated with potash. Thus, the banana plant pseudo-stem juice is a better
replacement for potash fertilizer. Colour pictures are reported.
Keywords: Aubergine cultivation, Eggplant crop, Organic potash, Potash for
brinjal cultivation, Use of banana plant juice, Use of banana plant pseudo-stem.
