Varietal Evaluation of Pak Choi (Brassica rapa subsp. Chinensis) under Agro-climatic Conditions of Prayagraj, India

A study was conducted on the Varietal Evaluation of Pak Choi using ten different varieties at the Horticultural Farm, Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh). This study was carried out to determine the most suitable cultivar of Pak Choi under the agro-climatic conditions of Prayagraj during the winter growing season in 2022. The observations were recorded on various growth and yield contributing characters. At the end of the research, it is evident that Pak Choi White Stem was found to be superior on the basis of growth, having the maximum plant height (22.57cm) and gross weight (133.75g). In terms of yield/ha (q), Pak Choi White Stem (70.67) and Desi Pak Choi (69.22) was found to be superior. In terms of economics, the maximum gross return per hectare was obtained by Pak Choi White Stem i.e. 212010 INR followed by Desi Pak Choi i.e.,207660 INR.