Author(s): Humera Gulzar, SA Gangoo, PA Sofi, AR Malik, Faheem Jeelani, Akhlaq Wani, M Iqbal jeelani and Tuybia bilal

Abstract: Calendula officinalis L. is globally known for its medicinal importance. It has an extremely wide range of use, due to its certain properties and is well adapted to temperate climatic regions and is easy to grow. In present study, 12 accessions of Calendula officinalis viz., Calendula officinalis Touch of Red Buff, Calendula officinalis Golden Emperror, Calendula officinalis Fiesta Gitana Mix, Calendula officinalis Creamy White, Calendula officinalis Balls Orange, Calendula officinalis Balls Yellow, Calendula officinalis Fiesta Gitana Orange, Calendula officinalis SKUAST-K Source, Calendula officinalis Kashmir University Source, Calendula officinalis Floriculture department Source (Emporium garden), Calendula officinalis Agriculture department Source (Lal mandi), Calendula officinalis Local variety (Source: nursery) were analyzed for their growth parameters and oil content. The trail was laid using randomized complete block design (RCBD) and the data was analyzed in R Studio, version 4.2.2, 2022 to determine the best accession in temperate climate of Kashmir. The growth parameters like no. of flowers/plant (17.11), Weight of fresh flowers/p (41.73 g), Weight of dry flowers/p (9.78 g) was recorded highest in Lal-mandi. Highest oil content (0.472%) was recorded in Fiesta gitana orange and lowest in the creamy white (0.069%). All these parameters were recorded when the plants were in full bloom.

DOI: 10.33545/26174693.2024.v8.i5d.1089