“GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF PETCHAY APPLIED WITH

DIFFERENT FERTILIZERS”

Group Members:
Group 1
Venus Pendaden
April Joy Maquera
Shella Mae Purganan
Racquelyn Calem
Maurine Ignacio
Christalyn Baay
Jason Paul Oandasan
Christian James Labicasi
Hadley Faustino
Hanz Kalvin Mark Factora
Renz Alfarez
Giovanni Bais
Jameson Tomas
Introduction

Pechay (Brassica rapa chinensis), commonly referred to as Pak choi or Chinese cabbage,

is one of the most widely grown leafy vegetables. Known for its fast growth that grows best in

cool, moist condition. It can be grown year round here in Philippines but it grows best in the

cold, dry season. They thrive in sandy to clay loan soil with high organic matter. Its cultivation is

highly profitable due to the short production cycle, which ranges from 30 to 45 days, making it

an excellent choice for growers seeking a quick return. Moreover, its rich content of vitamins A,

C, and K, as well as essential minerals like calcium and potassium, has made it increasingly

popular among health-conscious consumers. One of the most crucial factors influencing the

productivity of petchay is fertilizer application. Proper fertilization not only ensure higher yields

but also improves the quality of the harvested produced. However the choice of fertilizer,

whether organic or inorganic can significantly affect the growth and yield performance of

petchay.

Understanding the most effective type of fertilizer and application rate is crucial for

sustainable and profitable production. Organic fertilizers, derived from natural materials such as

animal manures, are known to improve soil fertility and plant health. However, the nutrient

release from organic fertilizers is often slower compared to inorganic fertilizers, which might

limit their immediate effectiveness in fast-growing crops . While inorganic fertilizers, which are

chemically synthesized, provide a quick and readily available source of nutrients.

These fertilizers are commonly used in intensive farming systems due to their efficiency

in boosting crop growth. However, excessive use of inorganic fertilizers can lead to soil

degradation, nutrient imbalances. This study aims to evaluate the growth and yield performance

of petchay when applied with different types of fertilizers: organic, inorganic. By comparing the
effects of these fertilizers on plant height, leaf number, and overall yield, this research seeks to

identify the most efficient fertilization strategy for petchay cultivation. Additionally, the study

will examine the economic viability of each treatment, considering the cost of inputs and

potential returns. Through this study workers will gain valuable insight into the best practices for

enhancing petchay yield while ensuring long term health of the soil.
Objectives

Generally, the study aims to determine the growth and yield performance of petchay applied in

different fertilizer

• To evaluate the effects of different types of fertilizer on the growth and yield

performance of petchay.

• To determine which types of fertilizer results in the highest yield;

• To identify the best fertilizer treatment that promotes optimal growth and yield; and

•To analyze the interaction effects on fertilizer type and application rate on the growth

performance of petchay.

Scope and Delimitation

The scope of this study is using fertilizer (organic and inorganic fertilizers) and planting

distance in open field at …………

Petchay -

Growth -

Organic Fertilizer

Inorganic Fertilizer

Yield

Performance
 CHAPTER II
REVIEW AND RELATED LITERATURE
 CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY

Materials

The materials we need to used is the following; record book, pen to record the data that

we need to gather, shovel and bolo to dig up and pulverizing the soil, measuring tools used in

getting the leaf width, and plant height, watering can, weighing scale and seedling tray for seed

sowing.

Methods
Sampling Method

Design and Layout

Data Gathering
TREATMENT STRUCTURES

The study consist of two factors; Factor A: Fertilizer type F1: fertilizer [manure] F2: Inorganic

fertilizer [urea] Factor B: Planting distance PD: 10cm x 10cm PD: 15cm x 15cm PD: 20cm x

20cm FACTOR A (ORGANIC FERTILIZER) FACTOR B (PLANTING DISTANCE) FACTOR

A (INORGANIC FERTILIZER) R1 R2 R3 R4 PD1 PD3 PD2 PD1 PD2 PD1 PD3 PD2 PD3 PD2

PD1 PD3 R1 R2 R3 R4 PD3 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD2 PD3 PD1 PD2 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD1

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY This research attempted to give useful information about the

growth and yield performance of petchay applied with different fertilizers To the farmers: The

result of the study can be basis to farmers which fertilizers organic or inorganic is most effective

or applicable to use. To the researcher: The result of the study can be used as reference in able to

answer different quiries about this topic. To the community: This study will serve as a tool to

guide and give information about the study SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY

This study was only focused on the growth and yield performance of petchay applied with

different fertilizer. The parameters will be gathered including the average number of days before

transplanting, height, leaf width, number of leaves per plant, number of days before harvesting ,

total fresh weight.

vegetable crop rich in vitamin C and contains significant amounts of nitrogen compounds known

as indoles, as well as fibers-both of which appear to lower the risk of various forms of cancer. It

has been selectively cultivated to produced a plant that has an exceptionally short life cycle of

30-45 days [Acero , 2013]. A study conducted by Gonzales et.al [2015] on the response of

pechay {Brassica rapa] to different levels of compost fertilizers concluded that the of 75% Pure

garden soil: 25% Pure compost provided the best growth and yield performance of pechay in

terms of leaf area and fresh weight. The result of the study showed that application of organic

fertilizers greatly enhance growth and yield performance of pechay.Gonzales et,al [2013]The

application of organic fertilizers in pechay specifically, compost is recommended since it

influences its growth and yield , especially in the leaf area and fresh weight. Fertilizer
application using either inorganic or organic fertilizer sources is one of the most common

cultural management practices in vegetable production. Buckman and Brady [1974] reported that

organic fertilizer increases the cation exchange capacity of the soil. Aside from its ability to

supply nutrients, organic fertilizer are also capable of improving the physical and chemical, and

biological properties of the soil which could significantly improve the growth and development

of plants. Pascual et.al [2013] pointed out that organic matter is an excellence source of plant-

available nutrients and their addition to soil could maintain high microbial populations and

activities. According to Masasirambi et al. [2010], commercial and subsistence farming has been

and still relying on the use of inorganic fertilizers for growing crops. This is because they are

easy to use, quickly absorbed and utilized by crops, however these fertilizer are believe to

contributed sustainability or degradation Masasirambi et al. [2010]. METHODOLOGY Materials

The materials we need to used is the following: record book, pen to record the data that we need

to gather, shovel ,and bolo to dig up and pulverizing the soil, measuring tools used in getting the

leaf width, and plant height, watering can. Six treatments will be employed the organic [manure]

has been used as natural fertilizer where crop rotation improves soil fertilization and the soil

remain fertile it was applied by broadcasting, tilling, watering and banding. The inorganic (urea)

can also be applied through banding, tilling, watering and also banding the same method in

organic. Four replications will be distributed following the Randomized Control Block Design

(RCBD).