University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

Alubijid | Cagayan de Oro | Claveria | Jasaan | Oroquieta | Panaon

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Laboratory Exercise #1
IMPORTANCE OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION IN SOIL FERTILITY
MANAGEMENT

I. INTRODUCTION

Soil fertility management is among the important factors affecting potential crop
yield. Therefore, acquiring knowledge and skills on maintaining or improving soil
fertility is necessary to be able to optimize the utilization of soils even those in marginal
areas. Fertilizing wisely can increase yield, quality, and profits.

II. OBJECTIVE
At the end of this laboratory activity, the student must have:
a. Identified the different fertilizers available in the market; and
b. Demonstrated the step-by-step procedure of making organic fertilizer.

III. PROCEDURE
ACTIVITY 1A: INORGANIC FERTILIZER

1. Identify and write down at least three (3) different nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potassium-carrying fertilizers. (9 points)

FERTILIZER NAME GRADE

1.
NITROGEN 2.
3.
1.
PHOSPHORUS 2.
3.
1.
POTASSIUM
2.
3.

Source: Department of Soil Science

Central Mindanao University
 2. Purchase at least one (1) of each N-P-K fertilizer that you listed at procedure 1A.

3. Insert at least one (1) actual photo of each N-P-K carrying fertilizer in the box
provided. (15 points) Note: Please keep the fertilizer material after taking a
photo, this will be needed for the next exercise.

Name:
Brand:
Grade:

INSERT PICTURE HERE

Name:
Brand:
Grade:

INSERT PICTURE HERE

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Central Mindanao University
 Name:
Brand:
Grade:

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ACTIVITY 1B: ORGANIC FERTILIZER

INSTRUCTION: Document the process (photo documentation) in kitchen waste and litter
composting.

1. Compost material collection (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

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Central Mindanao University
 2. Mixing of garden soil and compost material (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

3. Covered compost in a pail (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

4. Sprinkling of water to compost (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

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Central Mindanao University
 5. Mixing of compost at 3 weeks (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

6. Mixing of compost at 5 weeks (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

7. Actual photo of compost at 6 weeks (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

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Central Mindanao University
 8. Actual photo of matured compost (5 points)

INSERT PICTURE HERE

Study Guide Question

1. What is fertilizer? (3 points)

2. Why is a fertilizer application important in soil fertility management? (3 points)

Source: Department of Soil Science

Central Mindanao University