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Effect of Different Sustainable Cultivation Methods on the Biometric Parameters and Yield of Mint

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  • Joanna Majkowska-Gadomska

    (Department of Agroecosystems and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łódzki 3, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Zdzisław Kaliniewicz

    (Department of Heavy Duty Machines and Research Methodology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 11, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Emilia Mikulewicz

    (BAZIÓŁKA, Swedeponic Polska Sp z o.o., Kraśnicza Wola 41, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland)

  • Anna Francke

    (Department of Agroecosystems and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łódzki 3, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Krzysztof K. Jadwisieńczak

    (Department of Heavy Duty Machines and Research Methodology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 11, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Marek Marks

    (Department of Agroecosystems and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łódzki 3, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Dariusz J. Choszcz

    (Department of Heavy Duty Machines and Research Methodology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 11, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Wojciech Kozłowski

    (BAZIÓŁKA, Swedeponic Polska Sp z o.o., Kraśnicza Wola 41, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland)

Abstract

Mint is one of the most valuable herbs, and has multiple benefits and uses. The effect of cultivation methods on the biometric parameters of mint plants was determined by comparing a hydroponic system involving moveable flood tables with plastic covers and a raised-bed growing system in an open field. The morphometric parameters of mint plants may vary depending on species and cultivation method. An interaction between both factors was observed for plant height, leaf length, leaf width, and the number of leaves. Spearmint and apple mint grown under field conditions were characterized by higher average values of plant height and width and a higher number of branches than hydroponically grown plants. In the hydroponic system, the number of branched stems decreased by up to 80% with increased plant height. Leaf width was correlated with the total number of leaves. An increase in the number of leaves per plant induced a decrease in leaf width (up to 61%). Field-grown mint is usually characterized by higher marketable and total yields than hydroponically grown mint. However, the marketable yield of apple mint was approximately 50% higher in the hydroponic system than in the field.

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  • Joanna Majkowska-Gadomska & Zdzisław Kaliniewicz & Emilia Mikulewicz & Anna Francke & Krzysztof K. Jadwisieńczak & Marek Marks & Dariusz J. Choszcz & Wojciech Kozłowski, 2024. "Effect of Different Sustainable Cultivation Methods on the Biometric Parameters and Yield of Mint," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-11, August.
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