Malunggay as Super Fertilizer

Resource Speaker: Mr. Derick Bautista

Agriculture Technician-CARD BDSFI

I. Introduction
Fertilizer is “any organic or inorganic materials of natural or synthetic origin which is address
to the soil to supply essential element to the growth of plants”. The two types of fertilizers -
organic and inorganic. Organic fertilizer derived from living matters. It is bulky organic materials
and natural source of plant nutrient and by products of everyday life. Inorganic fertilizer also
referred to as synthetic fertilizer. It is manufactured artificially and contains minerals or synthetic
chemicals. It may contains minerals or synthetic chemicals and may also contain one or more
primary nutrients.
There differences between organic and inorganic fertilizer. Organic fertilizers are
renewable sustainable, bio-degradable and environment-friendly. Inorganic fertilizers are non-
renewable, tend to leach or filter away from the plants requiring additional applications. Organic
fertilizers are not harmful to the land. Inorganic fertilizers has an adverse effect on the soil
structure.

II. Background of the seminar

Agri-Kaalaman was conducted free webinar entitled “Malunggay as Super Fertilizer” hosted
by Ms. Joyce Mercado of CARD-BDSFI. The resource speaker which known as Agri-COOL-
Kuya Mr. Derick Bautista, Agriculture Technician of CARD BDSFI of Organic Demo Farm whom
introduced the super malunggay, super fertilizer.

III. Objectives
Generally, the seminar aims to further expand knowledge about malunggay as super
fertilizer.
Specifically, it aims:

 To determine the benefits of malunggay (Moringa olifera).

 To learn how to make malunggay fertilizer.

IV. Methodology
The webinar was done through Facebook live and zoom live and there are attendance and
evaluation link for resource speakers who was attended the webinar.
 V. Discussion and Summary of the Study
Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) also known as “Miracle Tree” is native to India but also grows
in Asia, Africa, and South America. It contains a variety of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Rich
in calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Moringa Leaf Extract (MLE) is rich with
numerous growth hormone particularly zeatin. It has been reported to increase the crop yield in
the range of 10%-45%. Moringa is the cheap natural growth enhancer to help withstand to
drought and hot environment. There are different ways to use Moringa as fertilizer: mulching,
foliar spray, drenching, moringa powder and compost. There are also many benefits by using
Moringa Leaf Extract: healthier growth of seedling, strong root system, helps to recover from
stress, helps gives more flower and fruit, higher yield, easy to make and no cost and also plant
produce more fruit and larger fruit.

VI. Conclusion
Organic fertilizers are naturally available mineral sources that contain moderate amount of
plant essential nutrients. They are capable of mitigating problems associated with synthetic
fertilizers. They reduce the necessity of repeated application of synthetic fertilizers to maintain
soil fertility. Introducing Moringa Leaf Extract (MLE) gives

VII. Recommendation

Lesson Learned
Organic fertilizers play an important role in providing crops with the nutrients they need
to grow and be harvested for nutritious food. Organic fertilizers help deliver enough food to feed
the world's population.