Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Use of growth regulators

• Gibberellic acid (50 ppm) sprayed 15 days after emergence and again 10 days later, increases the yield and improves the flavour. Ascorbic acid (50 ppm) treatment is reported to yield oil with a high concentration of carvone and dihydroxycarvone and the lowest amount of dillapiole.