Abstract
An experiment was conducted to optimize the planting time of various varieties of sweet pepper in continuously changing agro-climatic conditions in mid hill areas of Himachal Pradesh. Growth and yield parameters of sweet pepper were studied with an objective to maintain a continuous supply of high quality sweet peppers to local as well as in the distant market. The trial was a two-factor experiment (planting time and variety) consisted of five planting times (26th April, 3rd May, 10th May, 17th May and 24th May) and three varieties (Yolo Wonder, California Wonder and PRC-1) replicated thrice and laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) during 2013–14 cropping season. The data were analyzed statistically, which exhibited that the cultivars with early planting produced higher yield and quality fruits as compared to late planting. Significantly higher growth and yield parameters were obtained from variety “California Wonder” planted on 26th April (0.816 kg/plant). Whereas, the crops planted late were liable to heavy infestation with abiotic and biotic stresses and thus, resulted in lower yield. Therefore, farmers are advised to plant variety California Wonder during last week of April to provide enough time for growth and development of plants in order to get higher returns.
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