Growth of cabbage seedlings Brassica oleraceae L. Cv butter on different alternative substrates

Abstract

The cabbage butter (Brassica oleracea var. Acephala) is of great importance for contributing
in the food and income of the Brazilian. The substrate is an important input in the production
of seedlings, influencing the final product. In this context, alternative substrates emerged. The
aim of this work is to evaluate the growth of cabbage seedlings submitted to different substrates.
A randomized experimental design of blocks with 10 treatments and 4 replications were
used for the composition of the sub - tracts: palm tree, bovine manure, carbonized sawdust and
soil. The germination rate, shoot length, root length, shoot diameter, fresh shoot mass, fresh
root mass, dry shoot mass and dry root mass were evaluated. The substrate of soil and cattle
manure, in general, was the one that promoted better results, being thus recommended for the
production of cabbage seedlings.