AN ORGANIC PRODUCTION OF PALAK (BETA VULGARIES L.) IN NORTH EASTERN TRANSITIONAL ZONE OF KARNATAKAAnand G. Patil, N. Srinivas and MangeshAbstract A field experiment was conducted at College of Horticulture, Bidar during rabi season consequently for three years (2009-2011). The application of Neem cake 2 t ha-1+ PSB + Azospirrillum @ 5 kg each ha-1 resulted significantly higher leaf yield of palak. Even though some results are reported in 100% RDF which indicate that growth and yields are higher with chemical fertilizer but the quality of the green will reduce drastically. Growing of leafy vegetable under organic conditions not only improve the quality but also extends the self life. The increased uses of organic inputs are helpful not only for human health but also for plant and soil health
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