Saudiyah sheriff

Grade 10b2

Agriculture science

FARM DIARY

Saudiyah Sheriff

Acknowledgement
 The first individuals i would like to thank is the person who worked at GSA
who brought the broccoli seedlings to my door step. He came from region 4 to
deliver it and for no cost. Second individual is my group member’s Father for
bringing mesh to protect our crops from predators.

Introduction Table of Contents

Contents Page
Acknowledgment 2

Investigation of crop 4

Product Specification 5

Aims/Objectives 6

Research on Crop 7

Problem Statement 8

Experiment Design 9

Items Used 10

Investigation of Broccoli

Name of Crop: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea)

Starting date: 11/13/2022

Termination date:

Location: School Garden Portuguese Quarter, Port Mourant Cor/Ber

Product specification

Name of crop:

Type of Crop: flower vegetable

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea

Variety: italic

Family: Brassica

Aims/Objectives:

1. To compare the effects of different types of organic manure (cattle) and inorganic manure
(Urea) on the vegetative growth of broccoli plants
2. To determine which type of manure will give a higher yield (weight)of broccoli
 3. To determine which out of the two type of manure namely organic (cattle) and inorganic
manure (Urea) will give a better cultivation of broccoli

Income related

4. To determine which type of manure will be more cost effective and allow for more
profitability.

Research on the crop:

Broccoli
Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head, stalk and
small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. It is a cool weather vegetable that is grown for
harvest of large, tight, terminal heads of green flower buds at the ends of thick edible stems.
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
These vegetable are known for their beneficial health effects. Broccoli is high in many nutrients,
including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium.

Biz Inc. 12/12/1987

Brassica oleracea var. italica is the scientific name of the vegetable that we’d commonly call
“broccoli.”

Floret.org 28/09/2012

Broccoli, Brassica oleracea, variety italica, form of cabbage , of the mustard family
(Brassicaceae) grown for its edible flower buds and stalk. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable
related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

Native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor sprouting broccoli was cultivated in Italy in
ancient Roman times and was introduced to England and America in the 1700s. High in dietary
fiber and a number of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, folic acid, and vitamins A, C
and K, broccoli is a nutritious vegetable and can be eaten fresh or cooked. Fresh broccoli should
be dark green in color, with firm stalks and compact bud clusters

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary 01/02/2012

Broccoli is high in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It
also boasts more protein than most other vegetables. This green veggie can be enjoyed both raw
and cooked, but recent research shows that gentle steaming provides the most health benefits.
Broccoli is low in digestible carbs but provides a decent amount of fiber, which promotes gut
health and may reduce your risk of various diseases. Broccoli is higher in protein than most
vegetables. That said, the amount of protein in each serving is relatively low. Broccoli is high in
many vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, manganese, iron, and vitamins C and
K1. Broccoli is high in many plant compounds that have been associated with health benefits.
The most abundant one is sulforaphane. Broccoli is usually well tolerated. Still, it may have
undesirable effects on the thyroid in some people and may interfere with blood-thinning
medicine.

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary 02/10/2012

 Problem and Problem Statement

Broccoli is a very popular vegetable that is consumed by majority of the population especially in
Port Mourant and provides a lot of benefits such ……………., however it is not being supplied
in the right quality for consumers to purchase. Therefore this investigation aims to find out which
type of manure namely organic (cattle) and Inorganic ( Urea) will give a better yield of Broccoli
to aid in market supply
 Experimental Design

 The Research was done and the crop was chosen.

 Plot was sited and prepared
 The beds were cleared of unwanted vegetation using a cutlass and hand pulling
 Secondary tillage was done to prepared beds for planting
 Beds were labeled T1 (Organic manure )and T2 (inorganic manure)
 T1 was mixed with cattle manure and T2 was mixed with Urea
 Planting was done 45 cm apart from each other
 Each bed was watered and taken care of equally and regularly including watering, weed
control.
 Observation were made and recorded
 Application of pesticides was done to get rid of unwanted pest on crop using a hand sprayer
and ………………….
 Harvesting was done using a knife and basket to place Broccoli .
 All other observations were made and recorded in a format appropriate for the reader
 Equipment Used

Shovel

Wheelbarrow

Garden Shovel

Ruler
 Material Used

Mesh

1 Sallbag Ash

1kg Organic (Cattle) Manure

Broccoli Seedlings