Effect Of Foliar Application Of Panchagavya And Leaf Extracts

Spinach (Beta vulgaris L.) is one of the major leafy vegetable grown and consume in India. In India, spinach commonly known as palak and it is popular due to its high nutritive value. It is rich and cheap source of Vitamin ‘A’ as compared to carrot. It contains high quality of ascorbic acid (70 mg) and iron (16.2mg) per 100 gm. It is good source of folacian. Spinach leaves are valued for their medicinal properties and are used in inflammation, paralysis, headache and remedy for diseases of spleen and liver. It also acts as mild lacerative besides other medicinal value, it supply most of the nutrients in which other foods are deficient. Panchagavya, an organic product has potential to play the role in promoting growth and providing immunity in plant system. The use of organic liquid such as panchagavya results in higher growth, yield and quality of crops.