CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1

Background of the Study

Pechay (Brassica Rapa) is one of the most known vegetables in the Philippines. It is known as one of the oldest green vegetables in Asia. Pechay is cultivated in temperate regions worldwide. The Pechay has the largest terminal bud known for any plant. Both terminal buds and the leaves are edible.

The Pechay is a healthful food and easy to digest. It is rich in Vit. A, B, C, D and E. Also sulphur, phosphorus and iron. Aside from nutrients, you can also use the Pechay in many ways. Just like the broth and leaves which can be use as a remedy for diff. illnesses and it can also use in cooking.

In this study the researcher decided to grow Pechay on a fertilizer named as Vermi Cast. It is because we all know that nowadays most of the farmers make use of the commercial fertilizers that is very dangerous especially to the consumers. They said that commercial fertilizers are more effective especially if you want to sell more. It is also because of the fast development of technology which we can’t really avoid. So this study aims on producing a natural product which grows naturally using the compost of the Vermi worms.

Statement of the Problem

This study affects the growth of the Pechay (Brassica Rapa) using the vermi cast as fertilizer, significantly, it aims to answer the following questions:

A.) Is there any difference in the growth of the Pechay with treatment (with Vermi

cast) and with the Pechay without treatment?

Hypothesis

A.) There is no difference in the growth of the Pechay with and without Vermi fertilizer.

Significance of the Study

In this study, the project aims to produce a natural product grown from natural fertilizers. In this way we can help our community to prevent the spread of pollution in soil to plants. It is because nowadays, most of the farmers use commercial to fasten the growth of the plat instead of using organic fertilizers. But they don’t know that as they use the commercial fertilizers produced from factories, they are also spreading diseases coming from the chemicals that they put in their plants. They are also adding pollution in the soil and air as well.

So instead of using commercial fertilizers, organic fertilizer was used in this study. It is to test the effectivity of the organic fertilizers. Growth of the Pechay using Vermi cast as fertilizer was also tested in the study.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study is limited only to organic fertilizer (Vermi cast) in determining its effectiveness based on the growth of the Pechay that was observed for several weeks. It is also limited to the places where the Pechay was planted.

Definition of Terms

Pechay – Scientific name: Brassica Rapa
Pechay is a green leafy vegetable with Vitamins such as A, B, C, D and E.

In this study, Pechay was the plant to be tested for the effectivity of the

vermi fertilizer.

Vermi cast – It is also a good organic fertilizer which plays a major role in converting

large pieces of organic matter into rich humus, and thus improves soil

fertility. In this study, this cast was used as a fertilizer to the Pechay

plant.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER

1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitations
Definition of Terms

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

3 METHODOLOGY
Flow Chart
Materials
Preparation of Planting Medium
Application
Observation

4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
Recommendations

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CURRICULUM VITAE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

With profound sense of gratitude and sincere appreciation, the researcher wishes to acknowledge the following persons for their invaluable support, guidance, understanding, encouragement and inspiration, for without them, this accomplishment would have remained unfinished.

To Ms. Balve G. Granido, research subject Teacher, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, the researcher’s mentor, for her expertise and invaluable assistance, enriching suggestions, encouragement, knowledge, as well as patience, professional guidance an direction towards the completion of this study.

To Mrs. Pura G. Villar, Head Teacher – III of Science Department, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School, for her approval and in valuable support which made our study possible.

To My Classmates: Aprilyn Lapasaran, Recel Mae Segesmar, Ruby Jane Espinosa and Vera Rose Limas. For the memorable moment I shared with them, their company, invaluable assistance, moral support and encouragement.

To Mr. Danilo C. Kionisala, my Father who is always there to guide me, help me in cultivating my plants and my partner in making this project possible.

Lastly, to my Mother, Mrs. Gloria A. Kionisala and siblings: Danica Grace, Al Dominique and Dianne Gwynne, for their unwavering support, love, inspiration, understanding and to my mother who is always there to support me in my financial needs and most of all, to God Almighty, for His endless blessings, His love that has no limit, Grace with no measure, and His power that knows no boundaries.

Lord, Thank You Very Much.

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The study entitiled “Growing Pechay (Brassica Rapa) using Vermi Cast as Fertilizer was conceived to help vegetable growers mesmerize their products. Specifically, this aimed to lessen soil pollution, conserve soil moisture and enhance soil nutrients.

The procedure includes the following: gathering of soil and vermi cast, preparation of the Pechay plant, application of the organic fertilizer and data collection through observation.

There were 2 set-ups made. The set for the treated plants (with added fertilizer)and the set-up which served as the control (no added fertilizer). In each set-up there were five replicates. The following variables were controlled during the experiment: the type of fertilizer, type of soil, amount of fertilizer and the amount of sunlight.

Observations were done weekly.

Based on the actual results of the study, the following conclusions were drawn.

The application of organic fertilizer, improves the growth of the plant, conserve soil moisture and enhance soil nutrients.

The researcher acknowledges the weaknesses of the study made thus the following suggestions are highly noted.

1.) Growth of the vegetable must be tested not limiting to only one fertilizer.
2.) More replicates must be used to validate the results obtained.
3.) Ample time is highly needed in order to prove this study.

4.) Usage of another vegetable is recommended in order to have more accurate results.

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MISAMIS ORIENTAL GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City





“Growing Pechay (Brassica Rapa)

using Vermi Cast as Fertilizer”






A Research Paper
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirement
In
Advance Research









Desiree Gail A. Kionisala