Effects of Mulching and Staking on Cucumber Growth, Yield and Weed Suppression under Tropical Conditions in Southeast Nigeria
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)

Effects of Mulching and Staking on Cucumber Growth, Yield and Weed Suppression under Tropical Conditions in Southeast Nigeria

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Published 2026-08-27
L. U. Amulu
Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria
A. P. Kayode
Department of Crop Production Technology, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
R. A. Ekundayo
Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
A.F. Adegunlehin
Department of Crop Production and Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Amulu, L. U., Kayode, A. P., Ekundayo, R. A., & Adegunlehin, A. (2026). Effects of Mulching and Staking on Cucumber Growth, Yield and Weed Suppression under Tropical Conditions in Southeast Nigeria. Tech-Sphere Journal for Agricultural Research and Innovation, 3(1), 12–24. Retrieved from https://stem.techspherejournals.com/index.php/tsjari/article/view/74
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Abstract

Cucumber is a nutritious vegetable with high economic and medicinal value, but its growth and yield are constrained by biotic and abiotic factors. This study assessed the effects of mulching and staking on cucumber growth, weed suppression, and yield under tropical conditions in the derived savanna zone of southeast, Nigeria. Treatments included black polyethylene mulch, dry grass mulch, and no mulch, combined with table staking, trellising, and no staking in a randomized complete block design. Results showed black polyethylene mulch consistently enhanced growth, yield, and weed suppression. Integrating polyethylene mulch with staking is recommended for sustainable cucumber production.

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