Economics and Profitability in Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management

The experiment was conducted to know the effect of organic manures, biofertilizers and inorganic fertilizers on economics and profitability in Carnation ( Dianthus caryophyllus L.) cv. Soto at Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture College of Horticulture, Mudigere, during 2011-12. The annual establishment and maintenance cost worked out to Rs. 1,22,773/560 m 2 . Experiment was consisted about 11 treatment combinations, among 11 treatment combinations, T 11 ( Azospirillum + PSB + FYM + VC + 75% RDF) resulted maximum Gross returns, net returns and higher BCR (Rs. 5,03,730,3,75,223 and 2.91, respectively) followed by T 10 ( Azospirillum + PSB + VC + 75% RDF) Rs. 4,86,912,3,59,314 and 2.80, respectively among all treatment combinations. Minimum results were found in cent percent RDF.