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E-International Scientific Research Journal, Volume 5, Issue 4

EFFECT OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER ON THE
GROWTH PERFORMANCE
Of Brassica rapa UNDER LA UNION,
PHILIPPINES
ANGELITA J. PRADO
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
La Union, Philippines

ABSTRACT

Growth performance of Pechay, Brassica rapa,was tested using two organically produced composts and an inorganic fertilizer serving as control. Addition of BioN during the basal application was part of the organic inputs. Treatments were distributed in 4 replicates following the Randomized Complete Block Design
(RCBD). Each treatment was composed of 16 plants at a distance planting of
20cmx40cm between hills and rows respectively. Application of basal fertilizer was done and harvesting was conducted twice starting from 30 days and 34 days. The effect of fertilizer was measured in terms of plant height, leaf area, weight of marketable leaves, weight of marketable plant, number of leaves per plant and the leaf area infestation. Except for leaf area pest infestation, result showed that those plants applied with vermicompost manifested

the highest

mean, though insignificant differences existed (P>.05) Hence, use of organic fertilizer is comparable with the use of urea in pechay production. It is recommended to organic farmers and gardening enthusiasts that use of organic inputs is preferred due to its econoic and environment friendly attributes.

INTRODUCTION
Pechay, Brassica rapa is a popular table vegetable in the Philippines. Also known as snow cabbage, Chinese chard or Chinese white cabbage, it is consumed as raw and cooked. Ideally, it is taken in raw to prevent possible loss of its nutritional value when heated. It is an excellent source of income and a hobby even for limited space adopting the very popular vertical gardening with the use of recycled containers as potting

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