Over Ripe Bananas Used as an Alternative Fertilizer

On Growing White Onions

(Allium Cepa)

Lorenzo Sarmiento Sr. National High school

The researchers
Erick John T. Punayan
Aang Jeneano Lucero

Research Adviser
Maricel G. Navales

February 2023
 Chapter 2
Background Of The Study

Introduction

Currently, these days many Filipino farmers are struggling on how to increase the growth
and production of their white Onions(Allium Cepa). Two main reasons of this is, (a) slow
production, (b) lack of good and efficient fertilizers for growing white Onions.

Recent researchers show that in 2019 the white onion consumption in the
Philippines is approached per capital reached 2.29 kg, according to (Faostat). This is
7.29% less than in the previous year due to over consumption this year 2022 according
to Historical Philippine statistics Authority (PSA) data.

These data shows that there is great need for an alternative fertilizer which is
organic and eco-friendly and more efficient.

One choice of a fertilizer is an “over-ripe banana”, talking about bananas,

over Ripe banana is a great substitute for fertilizer because of its high potassium rich
peels and high carbon dioxide based composed body that are excellent for plant like white
Onion.

Statement Of The Problem

• Low production and shortage of white Onions because lack of good and efficient
fertilizer
• High consumption of white Onions because of high population growth
• Disposal of over Ripe Bananas because of no alternative use and over production
 Review of Related literatures

(Mona Nossier, 2020) as said that the main objective of this research is to promote the
reuse of wastes resulting from different manufacturing processes such as fruit peels ( e.g
bananas ) as substitute (at least partially) fertilizers.
( Hariyono, Mulyon, 2021) as said that Banana peel is an organic waste, which has
nutrients that are useful for plants.
(Brisban City Council, 2022) said that Banana contain calcium, which promotes root
growth helps add oxygen to your soil.
(Jasper Y. Arcalas, 2022) as this article say that the Philippines is projected to suffer this
year a shortage of key ingredient in making Filipino dishes, such as white onion(Allium
Cepa)
(Jordeene B. Lagare, 2022) local onion produces said their stocks of white onions has
been depleted as early as July, but assured the public of enough supply of red until before
the holiday.

Hypothesis
Null hypothesis is being used that
There is no difference between the two methods used on Growing White onions including
the foliage and length of the crop.

Significance of the Study

The importance of this study is to make white Onions production much faster
using over Ripe Bananas as an alternative fertilizer.

Lessens the disposal of over Ripe Bananas and increase the growth and
production of white onions. The findings of this study will also rebound to the benefit of
the society considering that food play as an important role in our daily lives.
Scope And Limitations

Scope of the study

This study is focusing on how over Ripe banana can effect the growth rate of white
onion(Allium Cepa). This study will be done by comparing synthetic fertilizer treated with
soil and soil treated with over ripe Bananas.

Limitations of the study

This study will not cover the other problems that are not necessarily connected on pest
control and other plant perspective and not having any connection about fertilizers.
 CHAPTER 2

Methodology

Research Design

Research Method
Quantitative Research Method
Descriptive Method is Being used in this study

Research Instrument/tools
This research uses a large amount of tools in gardening and farming to properly analyze
and gather data.
• Shovel
• 2 Pots
• NPK Fertilizer
• Bananas/Tundan
• Knife
• Bowl
• Soil
• 2 White Onion (Allium Cepa)
Research Locale

The study was conducted at Purok 2 Poblacion Mawab Davao De Oro Province.

Source: Google Maps.

 Conceptual Frame work

Independent variable
Mass of potassium of an Over
ripe banana

Dependent variable

• Plant Growth
• No. Of leaves
• Length of the plant

Control variable
Time
Amount of water
 Theoretical framework

Banana ( Musa Acuminata )

Bananas are known to be good source of potassium. In fact one banana has 451 mg of
potassium (43). By Ariane lang ( 2022 ).

Water ( H2O )
Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen and
existing in gaseous and solid states. Also moisturized plant and the soil. ( Steven S.
Zumdalh, 2022 )
Procedure

1. Gathering tools and materials

The researchers gather some of the tools/instruments and materials for this study
to analyze and gather data.
One of the important tools to aquire is the main subject white onion(Allium Cepa)
and the main study the Over ripe bananas, gather the remaining tools to start the
process.

2. Creating and initiating the procedure

Ready the white onions(Allium Cepa) for planting it later,
Aquire the over ripe bananas and chop it diagonaly to easily mash it later with a
mortar, also don’t throw the peels the researchers will use it later.
Get the mortar and slowly smash the two bananas to complete the 2nd procedure.

Dice the remaining banana peels with a knife and cut it into small size.
Then add the banana peels into the bowl full of over ripe bananas.
 Planting procedure

Prepare the two pots with soil name the two pot (pot a) and (pot b) put the
mixture of banana and peel in the pot a and in the pot b put at least a two table
spoon of NPK then plants the two white onions in the two pots and wait for the
results.

The two subject will be observe after 20 to 40 days

Plant A Plant B
The plant grow about Plant B grows about 8 to 8.3
9 inches inch
No. Of leaves. No. Leaves.
3 leaves 1-2 leaves

After 20-40 days it shows in the diagram that the plant a has more potency
than the plant B

The researchers confirmed that this study will end in 2-4 months in total.
 References:

Mona Nossier, (2020) Said that the main objective of this research is to promote
the reuse of wastes resulting from different manufacturing processes such as
fruit peels ( e.g bananas ) as substitute (at least partially) fertilizers.
Hariyono, Mulyono, (2021) as said that Banana peel is an organic waste, which has
nutrients that are useful for plants.
Brisban City Council, (2022) said that Banana contain calcium, which promotes root
growth helps add oxygen to your soil.
Jasper Y. Arcalas, (2022) as this article say that the Philippines is projected to suffer
this year a shortage of key ingredient in making Filipino dishes, such as white
onion(Allium Cepa)
Jordeene B. Lagare, (2022) local onion produces said their stocks of white
onions has been depleted as early as July, but assured the public of enough
supply of red until before the holiday.

Steven S. Zumdalh, (2022) Water, a substance composed of the chemical elements

hydrogen and oxygen and existing in gaseous and solid states. Also moisturized plant
and the soil. ( Steven S. Zumdalh, 2022 )