Consortium effect of radish and carrot in the city of Palotina – PR / Efeito de consórcio de rabanete e cenoura na cidade de Palotina – PR

Abstract

The main objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the consortium of carrot and radish crops on the efficient use of land. The experiment was developed in the vegetable production area of the Adroaldo Augusto Colombo State Agricultural College in the period from March to June 2019. Three repetitions were performed from the randomized block experimental design. The treatments refer to radish monoculture, carrot monoculture, and consortia of carrot with radish, placing one row of each crop and alternating them. Crop yields were evaluated by measuring both yield and commercial fresh mass. Commercial diameter and root length were also evaluated. The highest yields were observed when carrots were planted in monoculture and when radish was intercropped with carrots. Although a certain improvement in the carrot yield was observed in terms of monoculture, when the carrot is planted in intercropping, there is a better utilization of the area, as well as of the other resources available. Resources such as the soil itself, nutrients, light, and water. On the other hand, there is the possibility of increasing the diversity of products produced, also promoting a reduction in the economic risks to the producer.