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INTRODUCTION
crop in Asian countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Taiwan and China. Pole sitao, Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, are a
potassium, and a very good source for vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and
manganese
that the total land area planted to pole sitao is 14, 681 hectares with a total
volume of production of 119, 453.02 metric tons. Central Luzon has the
The succulent young pods of pole sitao are eaten as whole pods and
only need very light cooking. It can also be a good supplement to infant food
whether cooked singly or mixed with other vegetables. The young leaves, shoots
and sprouted seedlings can also be utilized as vegetables. Juices from the
has trifoliate leaves. The flowers are in pairs and borne on the axil of the leaf
which vary in color depending on the variety. Calyxes are generally green and
purple. It is a viny annual crop that produces 30-60 cm long pods which hang
in pairs with many seeds. Pods are either green, dark green, light green or
purple. They are quick growing and every other day harvesting is often
necessary.
Although, pole sitao is not the most popular vegetable in the country
but it has a lot of health benefits and it can be a good business for the family in
City.
Production?
The study aimed to give information about Pole Sitao production and its
Further researcher This study can be a guide to those people who will
improve their production. This research will help them uplift the level of income
Traders for those people who have a plan to be Pole Sitao traders, this
will be a good guide for them to start in Business and to have an idea on how to
Land owners This can be an eye opener to people who own land to
pursue Pole Sitao farming and gain more profit from it.
from farm to the market. The primary source of information were the farmers of
Definition of terms
Age refers to the amount of time during which a person has lived.
Business performance refers to the condition of the business whether
Farming experience refers to how many years the person has been
farming.
Land owners refers to the people who own the land for crop production
pesticide, water, tools and equipment, sprayer, pruning scissors and shovel.
Production cost refers to the total cost of materials and labor in crop
production.
male or female.
Socio-Demographic profile refers to the characteristics of respondents
producers.
by the producers.
Chapter 2
FRAMEWORK
This study consists of concepts, theories and other studies chosen from
sources related to this study. This chapter comprises the related readings,
literatures and studies which feature the production and business performance
of Pole Sitao. It also includes the theory base and the conceptual framework.
Review of related literatures
in the country that have a more health benefits are a good source of protein, vitamin
among edible legumes because the pods, young shoots as well as the beans are
crop.
of 20-35 oC. It can thrive well under full sunlight although it can tolerate
partial shading. Higher percentage of pod set can be achieved when planted in
May for wet season and in October-November for dry season. Any type of soil is
obtain healthy growth and high quality pods. The soil must have a pH value of
5.5-6.8.
Plowing the fields twice and harrow after each plowing. For single row
trellis, make furrows one (1) meter apart and 0.75 meter for A-type trellis before
planting. Apply 2-3 tons dried animal manure per hectare while preparing the
field. Pole sitao can be direct seeded. The seeding rate for pole sitao requires
10-12 kg/ha. For hill method of planting, after basal fertilization with organic
and/or inorganic fertilizers, sow 2-3 seeds per hill with a distance of 30 cm
between hills and cover lightly with soil. Allow only 2 plants per hill. For drill
seeds per linear meter with 100cm spacing between rows. The recommended
fertilizer of Pole Sitao is 135 kg/ha N, 135 kg/ha P205, and 112 kg/ha K20.
apply 3 tons of well decomposed manure per hectare. Before planting, apply 3
bags/ha of 14-14-14 as basal fertilizer and sidedress wi1-2 bags of urea (46-0-
the rate of 1-2 bags during flowering stage. Foliar fertilizers should also be
Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) or Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ) should also be
drought. Application of water the critical growing period of the crop particularly
necessary to increase flowering and pod setting. Too much water can result in
flower drop and ca cause root rot. During wet season, irrigate only when
necessary. Insect control for pole sitao depends greatly on the use of chemicals
The young and tender pods of Vigna unguiculata are ready for harvest 7-
prolong the productive life of the plants. Harvesting is done manually. Harvest
the pod by holding the stem end before twisting it free. To avoid weight loss,
harvesting should be done early in the morning or during the cooler times of
the day. The pods should be kept in a shaded area after harvest. To prolong the
shelf-life, dip the harvested pods in coconut water for 1 minute. In the
curved, damaged by insects or diseases.; and past the picking stage but can
still be utilized as vegetable. Pack the harvested pods in plastic sacks, thick
lined bamboo baskets, polyethylene bags or wrap with fresh banana leaves. If
pole sitao pods cannot be sold used for 1-3 days, store small quantities in
moistened clay jars. Store pods at 12-15 oC for not more than 2 weeks at 90%
relative humidity if cold storage facilities is available. Keep the pods away from
ripening fruits during transport and storage. isolation distance depends on the
nature of pollination of the crop, whether self or cross pollinated. The isolation
Select plants that are vigorous and free from pests and diseases.
Harvest pods when physiologically mature or when pods have turned brown
and begin to dry. Harvested pods at 20 days after pollination will give the best
Dry pods should not be allowed to remain in the field to prevent shattering
during sunny days rotting or sprouting of seeds within the pods during the
rainy days. When dry pods remain longer in the field, these are also being
exposed to insect pests. Place the harvested pods under the sun for 2-4 days
sacks and manually beat with a stick. Separation of seeds from the threshed
pods is done by winnowing. Sort out small, wrinkled and seeds damaged by
insect. Sun dry the seeds for 4-5 days. Before packaging and storage, seeds
must have 10% moisture content (MC). Seeds must be packed in thick plastic,
containers or aluminum foil, label with the name of the variety and date of
planting then keep in a cool or storage area. In the absence of cold storage,
seeds can also be stored in the refrigerator. If properly stored, viability of the
Theory base
tacit form in the professional skill of industrial managers, but today more and
That is, they have either descriptive or normative purpose. The two resulting
theory paradigms differ quite much from each other even when the object of
but does not much help for modifying it to correspond better to latest
requirements. Academic or historical studies are often of this type. They are