The maximum tops weight (14.63 tha- 1) was observed in T3 (biocane 2.5 l ha-1 + N: P: K -170:85:85 kg ha-1) treatment followed by T5 where biocane 1.25 l ha-1 and N: P: K -170: 85: 85 kg ha-1 were applied. The minimum (10.76 tha-1) tops weight was observed in T2 (biocane 2.5 l ha-1).