Production of Pechay

DETERMINING THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF PECHAY (Brassica napus L.
)
INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT SUBSTRATE OF VERMICOMPOST UNDER CBSUA-
MAIN CONDITION, SAN JOSE, PILI, CAMARINES SUR
ARWIN ABUNDO MARTINEZ

GLENNEL PALO CHICA
SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE,

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, CENTRAL
BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, SAN JOSE, PILI,
CAMARINES SUR IN PARTIAL REQUIREMENTS IN
RESEARCH 1 FOR THE DEGREE IN
BACHELOR IN SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE

(Horticulture)
FEBRAURY 2020
INTRODUCTION
Pechay (Brassica napus L.) is mainly consumed for its immature but fully
expanded tender leaves. Its petiole which is the succulent part were often preferred
part. It is important diet for Filipinos for it is always available in the market all throughout
the year (Jimenez, et.al.). It can be a hobby even for small or limited spaces only
applying the vertical gardening with the use of recycled plastic bottles as pot. Through
this it can gives an additional source of income (Prado and Sampaga, 2013).
Pechay is an erect, annual vegetable that grows from 15-30 cm on its vegetative
stage. Its leaves are ovate, and spread spirally in arranged manner. Its common
varieties are Abaniko, Black Behi All Grow, F1 Hybrid Cherokee, Shanghai Pak Choi,
Pak Choi Jolly Green Hybrid and Pak Choy Green (Jimenez, et.al.).
Damping -off, soft rot and clubroot are common disease of pechay, while aphids
and larvae of several moths are the common pest problems of farmers. It can suppress
naturally by spraying hot pepper extract. Uprooting and burning of plants with disease
should be done to stop spreading the disease (Business Diary, Philippines).
The most important nutrients of pechay are vitamins, like vitamin A, vitamin C,
Folate (member of vitamin B complex) and other vitamins in small amount of niacin,
thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B-6. Also, minerals are found on pechay which helps
keeping our body healthy, strong and glowing skin (Lorelie@BLACKSTEW23, 2013).
Organic farming nourishes the plants through producing fertile and nutrient
source media. Avoiding the use of chemicals ensures soil and water quality and
protecting wildlife in the particular area. Organic fertilization is one of the most preferred
method in sustaining and enhancing the natural fertility of the soil (Prado and Sampaga,
2013).
This study aims to determine the response of pechay to different substrate use in
vermicompost
Objectives of the study

1. Determine the growth and yield of pechay using different vermicompost with
different substrate.
2. To determine which vermicompost can produce optimum pechay yield.
3. To know the economic profitability of pechay using vermicompost.
Scope and limitations of the study
The study is limited only to determine the growth and yield of pechay applied with
the different vermicompost.
Time and place of the study
This study will conduct on February 2020 to March 2020 at the Experimental
Area in the Department of Plant Science area of Central Bicol State University of
Agriculture- Main Campus, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur.
Definition of terms
Annual – is a plant that completes its life cycle, from germination to the production of
seeds, within one growing season, and then dies.
Petiole – the stalk that joins a leaf to a stem; leafstalk.
Substrate – materials being used in vermicomposting.
Succulent – are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to
retain water in arid climates or soil conditions.
Vegetative stage – refers to the phase of plant growth that occurs after germination
and before flowering, during which the plant develops the majority of its foliage and truly
flourishes.
Vermicompost – is the product of decomposition process using various species of
worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of
decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast.
REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
Studies on Vermicompost
Zafar (2016) Vermicomposting is composting using certain types of earthworms.
It is a mesophilic process utilizing microorganisms and earthworms. Vermicompost is an
earthworm excrement called castings, which contains higher percentage of both macro
and micronutrients. A good vermicompost contains sufficient amount of readily available
form of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium which is the plant basic nutrient needed.
Arancon et al., (2004) stated that vermicompost applications increased
strawberry growth and yields significantly; including increases of up to 37% in leaf
areas, 37% in plant shoot biomass, 40% in numbers of flowers, 36% in numbers of plant
runners and 35% in marketable fruit weights.
Dominguez et al., (2009) stated that vermicomposting is a very efficient method
of converting organic solid waste into useful valuable resources and at the same time
environmentally-friendly. Microorganisms are the main agents but with the aid of
earthworms the biochemical decomposition of organic matters were enhanced.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Experimental Site
The study will be conducted at the Experimental Area in the Department of Plant
Science area of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture- Main Campus, San Jose,
Pili, Camarines Sur.
Test Crop
PAVITO is the variety of pechay will be use in the study. It is compact, short &
fast-growing variety; very dark green leaves with pure white and crispy petioles;
compact plant habit allows for easy transportation after harvest. It requires required 8
hours direct sunlight and grows best on well drained, loamy soils rich in organic matter
and a soil pH between 6.5 – 7.0. It is sensitive to acid condition below pH 6.0 Usually
harvest by hand, cut off at the base 35 – 50 days after sowing (2-4 weeks after
transplanting). Harvest when leaves are fresh and crisp, and before the outer leaves
turn yellow. (PUVeP, 2008).
Fertilizer Material
Vermicompost, 3 kinds of vermicompost will be use in the study, vermicompost from

Organic Agriculture Development Program (OADP), from the Pecuaria Development
Cooperative, Inc. and from Peňafrancia Sugar Mill Inc. (PENSUMIL).
Experimental Design
The Complete Randomized Design (CRD) will be using in the study. There were
four treatments that were replicated three times. The treatments were use as follows:
T1 – Control (100% Garden Soil)
T2 – ¼%Garden Soil + ¾%Vermicompost from OADP
T3 – ¼%Garden Soil + ¾%Vermicompost from Pecuaria
T4 – ¼%Garden Soil + ¾%Vermicompost from PENSUMIL
Cultural Management
Raising of seedlings. Seeds will be sow directly to the pot according to the
treatment. Three seeds per hole will be sow and the less vigorous will be thinned to
attain one plant per plant.
Watering. Pechay plants will be watered early in the morning and late afternoon
with the use of sprinkler as needed.
Pests Management. Daily monitoring will be done, insect pest(s) will be
controlled by hand picking.
Weeding. It will be done right after when a weed emerged in a pot.
Harvesting. Pechay will harvest 30 days after emergence. This is harvested late
in the morning or early in the afternoon to gain the turgidity of the vegetable. Harvested
plants will be wash after trimming to maintain fresh quality produce. Sorting and Grading
will be done by separating marketable and non-marketable plants.
REFERENCES
Jimenez, E.F., Mariano, J.S., Ferrer, M.J., and De Leon, V. Pechay Production Guide
(pdf)
Prado, A.J. and Sampaga, L.O. 2013. Response of Pechay (Brassica rapa) to Organic
Fertilizer Under DMMMSU-NLUC Condition, La Union, Philippines. (pdf)
Zafar, S. 2016. What Is Vermicomposting, Recycling, Waste Management.
Arancon, N.Q., Edwards, C.A., Bierman, P., Welch, C., and Metzger, J.D., 2004.
Influences of Vermicompost on field Strawberries. 1. Effects on Growth and
Yields.
Dominguez, J., Aira, M., and Brandón, M.G., 2009. Vermicomposting: Earthworms
Enhance the Work of Microbes.
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DETERMINING THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF PECHAY (Brassica napus L.

ARWIN ABUNDO MARTINEZ

SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE,

BACHELOR IN SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE

Objectives of the study

Vermicompost, 3 kinds of vermicompost will be use in the study, vermicompost from

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