Table 1 Physico-chemical properties of the experimental top soil, FYM and Sawdust before sowing
Physico-Chemical Properties | Soil | Rating | FYM | Rating | Sawdust | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Particle size | ||||||
 Sand (%) | 48% | 40 |  |  |  |  |
 Silt (%) | 22% | 25–40 |  |  |  |  |
 Clay (%) | 30% | 40–50 |  |  |  |  |
Chemical Properties | ||||||
 pH | 6.80 | Neutral | 8.00 | Moderately alkaline | 6.70 | Neutral |
 Organic carbon (%) | 1.08 | Low (1.5–2.5%) | 3.64 | High (1.5–2.5%) | 3.67 | High (1.5–2.5%) |
 CEC (meq/100 g) | 49.57 | very high (> 40) | 41.1 | Very high (> 40) | 22.2 | Moderate (12–25) |
 EC (ms /cm) | 0.50 | Low salinity | 2.95 | Low salinity (0–2) | 1.27 | Low salinity (0–2) |
Nutrient availability | ||||||
 Total N (%) | 0.30 | High (0.25–0.50) | 0.50 | Very-high > 0.5 | 0.59 | Very high > 0.5 |
 Available P(ppm) | 6.10 | Low < 20 | 372.4 | Excessive (> 100) | 106.1 | Excessive (> 100) |
 Available K(ppm) | 193.0 | Medium (150–250) | 865.0 | Excessive (> 250) | 775.00 | Excessive (> 250) |