Sameer Peerzada, Nirali Vaghani, Aradhana Patel and Rushikesh Tambaskar*

Organic Earth Energy Pvt. Ltd., Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009, India

*Corresponding Author: Rushikesh Tambaskar, Organic Earth Energy Pvt. Ltd., Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009, India.

Received: November 18, 2025; Published: December 11, 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Grow Zinc and Grow NPK Consortia sachet-based biofertilizers on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.), with the objective of identifying the most effective treatment for enhancing productivity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. A field experiment was conducted during the 2019-2020 Kharif season in Khanpur, Gujarat, using a split-plot design with three replications. Six treatments were tested, including individual and combined applications of Grow NPK Consortia sachets, Grow Zinc sachets, and mineral fertilizers. Growth and yield parameters such as plant height, ear length, kernel number, and grain yield were recorded. The combination of 50% Grow NPK Consortia sachet with 50% mineral fertilizers (T5) resulted in the highest grain yield (1913.5 kg/ha), longest ear length (20.83 cm), and the greatest number of kernels per row (42.37). T5 also produced the tallest plants (298 cm) and highest root dry weight (24.9 g), outperforming all other treatments. Integrating Grow NPK Consortia sachets with mineral fertilizers significantly enhanced maize growth and yield. This approach offers a practical and sustainable nutrient management strategy for improving maize productivity and reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers..

Keywords: Biofertilizers; Environmentally Friendly; Grow NPK Consortia; Zea mays; Sachet; Microbial Inoculants; Sustainable Agriculture; Zinc Solubilizers

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Citation

Citation: Rushikesh Tambaskar.,et al. “Impact of Grow NPK Consortia and Grow Zinc Biofertilizers on Zea mays L. Growth and Yield". Acta Scientific Agriculture 9.12 (2025): 37-43.

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