EFFECTIVENESS OF SABA BANANA (Musa paradisiaca Linn) PEELS AND

CABBAGE (Brassica oleracea)OUTER LEAVES AS A FERTILIZER

FORHYDROPONICS SYSTEM IN GROWING
PECHAY (Brassica Rapa) PLANT

An Investigatory Project Presented To the Faculty Of

Santa Rosa Science and Technology
High school

In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements in

Research 7

By:
Berunio, Christine Marie F.
De Leon, Ed Rian R.
De Leon, Jedd Pearl M.
Magana, Hershey Ann L.
Malabanan, Angelo Louis D.
Quililan, Alyssa Ashley C.
Ramos, Elijah John B.
Tambac, Marius Ylu P.
Vilaluz, Charlei Jhona R.
Villaria, Ian Clyde D.

To:
Miss Jesusa H. Gomez
March 2016
ABSTRACT

The researcher's main purpose for conducting this research study is to

help in reducing the high cost of fertilizer which is a necessity for planting Pandan
plants that can produce quality leaves. The researcher want to determine if the
Saba Banana Peels and Cabbage outer leaves fertilizer will have an effect to the
Pechay plants growth and determine in what form it will have a better effect to
the plants' growth. The researcher gathered Pechay seedlings and planted them
in a nursery and let them germinate for ten days. When the plants were almost
an inch tall, the researcher then transferred them into the small Styrofoam boxes
with Styrofoam cups. The plants were given equal amounts of water and sunlight
to grow. Four set-ups namely set-up A which consisted of plants that were treated
with 2 teaspoon of fertilizer. Set-up B consists of plants that were treated with 4
teaspoons of fertilizer. Set-up C consists plants that are treated with 6 teaspoon
of fertilizer. The last set up is the controlled group that was not treated with any
kind of fertilizer. Based on results and analysis of data, the researchers therefore
conclude that Saba banana Peels and Cabbage Outer Leaves as fertilizer for
Pechay plants enhances the plants growth.

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Organic Fertilizers have organic materials that serve as both fertilizer and
soil conditioner. It gives plants a light nutrient boost or snack. This are the
advantages as well as appealing to environment friendly users. Saba banana
peels are packed with nutrients which are Vitamin B16 and B12 as well as
magnesium and potassium. Adding banana peels around plants wide spread
gardening practice that can improve your soil. Cabbage outer leaves are rich in
minerals such as calcium, potassium, iodine, phosphorous, sodium and sulfur.
Hydroponics System is a method of growing plants in nutrient solutions
without soil to provide mechanical support to plants. Pechay (Pak Choy) is a
cabbage. It is one of the most known vegetables in the Philippines. The Pechay
differs in many aspects from other (for instance European) cabbages. The leaves
of the Pechay vary in length from 10 to 30 cm. The leaves are green and mild
flavored and less crisp than other cabbages.
The purpose of the study is to produce a nutrient solution or liquid
fertilizers made out of Saba banana peels and cabbage outer leaves and create
an organic fertilizer without unstable chemical like ammium phosphates in
commercialized fertilizers.

Statement of a Problem
The main purpose of the study is to utilize Saba Banana peels and
Cabbage outer leaves as a fertilizer for Hydroponics System in Growing Pechay
Plants.
Specifically, it aims to answer the following question:
1. Is there a significant difference between the growth of Pechay plant in
Hydroponics System with and without Saba Banana and Cabbage peels
as fertilizer in terms of:
1.1 number of leaves; and
1.2 height of Pechay plants?
2. Is there a significant relationship between the amount of peelings of Saba
Banana and Cabbage as fertilizer for Hydroponics System in Growing
Pechay Plants in terms of the following:
2.1 number of leaves; and
2.2 height of Pechay plants?
Hypotheses
Null Hypotheses
1. There is no significant difference between the growth of Pechay plant in

Hydroponics System with and without Saba Banana and Cabbage peels
as fertilizer in terms of:
1.1 number of leaves; and
1.2 Height of Pechay plants.
2. There is no significant relationship between the amount of peelings of
Saba Banana and Cabbage as fertilizer for Hydroponics System in
Growing Pechay Plants in terms of the following:
2.1 number of leaves; and

2.2 height of Pechay plants.

Alternative Hypothesis
1. There is a significant difference between the growth of Pechay plant in

Hydroponics System with and without Saba Banana and Cabbage peels
as fertilizer in terms of:
1.1 number of leaves; and
1.2 height of Pechay plants.
2. There is a significant relationship between the amount of peelings of Saba
Banana and Cabbage as fertilizer for Hydroponics System in Growing
Pechay Plants in terms of the following:
2.1 number of leaves; and
2.2 height of Pechay plants.

Significance of the Study

The study would be of significance to the following:
Students. The study can be useful to the students that are naturalists and
as projects.
Future Researchers . The study has a value for future researchers for it
can be base for a new experiment or the researchers can adjust or improve it so
that the people will use it can be contented on the result.
Community. This study has an importance to the community, for farmers
can manufacture and produce plants and makes plants grow healthier.
Government Agency. Department of Agriculture, The study can help the
agency to preserve, grow, and reproduce more Pechay Plants without using
chemicals.

Scope and Limitation

The study focuses in producing and supplying only the needs of the
experiment. The materials needed are Pechay Sprouts, Hydroponics System
consisting by one pair of rectangle Styrofoam, water, and Saba banana peels
and cabbage outer leaves as fertilizers. The growing of plants in Styrofoam cups
and measuring the soil with coconut husk and hay and the solution of the
fertilizer would also covered in the study. It will measure the number of leaves
and the number of Pechay Plants harvested before and after the experiment.
The study does not cover supplying big amounts of fertilizers. The study
does not include harvesting large amount of Pechay plants for consumption.

Definition of Terms
Cabbage Peels. The peels will be chopped and blended in growing Pechay
plants.
Coconut Husk. The coconut husk supports the growing Pechay Plant.
Effectiveness. The change that results after the experiment; the affectivity.
Fertilizers. The end product of the study.

Hay. Organic matter which traps moisture and breaks down that builds humus.
Hydroponics System. Method that will be used to grow Pechay plants.
Pechay. Plant that will be experimented on using the fertilizer as a nutrient
solution.
Styrofoam box. The container that holds the Styro foam cups with the soil and
the plant and used in the method Hydroponics.
Styrofoam cups. Holdsthe soil and the plant; container of the soil and the plant.
Saba Banana Peels. The peels will be chopped and blended in growing
Pechayplants as nutrient solution.

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES
Related Literature
Musa paradisiaca Linnis a species of banana native in Southeast Asia. It
is the progenitor of modern edible bananas. First cultivated at around 8000 BC.
(Chandramita Bora, 2011). It is one of the earliest examples of domesticated
plants.

Saba Banana Peels are rich in Dietary Fiber, Proteins, Essential Amino
Acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and potassium, good source of arytenoids.
(Asian Journal of Food and Industry, 2011)
Saba banana peels can be an alternative fertilizer and a good insecticide
to plants found in lawns. This will create a good and big help t other household
with more plants since there are no insects found in the plants, and gives
potassium to the soil, making the soil fertilized. (Anderson, 2009)
Cabbage is very popular vegetable that belongs to the family Brassicaceae. This
plant is closely related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Domestic
varieties originate from wild cabbage that naturally grows in England and
Mediterranean areas. Cabbage requires a lot of waters and nutrients such as
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for successful growth.Cabbage peels have
rich source of vitamins C, K, B6 and B9 and minerals such as manganese.
(www. nutrition-and-you.com/cabbage.html)
Organic fertilizers powdered organic fertilizers are available commercially and
add the full complement of nutrients. Organic matter like banana peels returned
to the soil helps activate microbes which in turn release the minerals into the soil
so

the

plants

can

uptake

them

more

effectively.

(http://agriculturesociety.com/tag/organic-fertilizer/ ).
The difference between hydroponic, organic and regular fertilizers are both
hydroponic fertilizers and those intended for use in soil contain the three major
nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The major difference in
hydroponic fertilizers is that they contain the proper amounts of all the essential

micro-nutrients which fertilizers intended for use with soil do not. The plants are
expected to find these elements in the soil, assuming that the trace elements are
in fact present.
Problems can arise for the plants if any or all of the micro-nutrients are not
present in the soil or are depleted by successive (or excessive) plantings.
Hydroponic fertilizers are usually in a more refined form with fewer impurities
making them both more stable and soluble for better absorption. Organic
fertilizers, in most cases, are very different than either hydroponic or soil
fertilizers both in composition and how they deliver the nutrient to the plants.
Organic fertilizers rely on the synergistic action of bacteria and microbes to break
down nutritional substances for easier uptake by the plants.
Organic fertilizers have been known to improve biodiversity (soil life) and longterm productivity of soil, and may prove a large depository for excess carbon
dioxide. Organic nutrients increase the abundance of soil organisms by providing
organic matter and micronutrients for organisms. Organic fertilizers are carbon
based

compounds

that

increase

the

productivity

of

plants.

(https://prezi.com/lc57sie-2mbs/investigatory-project-final/)
Hydroponic and soil fertilizers provide nutrients in a ready-to-use form. While
once, they were mutually exclusive, in recent years a number of outstanding
organic fertilizers have hit the market in formulations refined enough for use in
hydroponics. (http://www.simplyhydro.com/whatis.htm)

Hydroponics can be as incredibly simple as growing a single plant in a

hand watered bucket or nursery pot, using any number of inert growing mediums.
No automation, electricity or grow lights required.
Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants in a medium other than soil, using
a feeding mixture of essential plant nutrients dissolved in water. This feeding
mixture of essential plant nutrients dissolved in water is called nutrient solution.
The hydroponics method is proven to be valuable where soil is unsuitable or
infertile, or where soil-borne diseases inhibit the growth of vegetables. The
nutritional requirements for hydroponically grown plants are identical with those
for plants grown in soil, and the nutrient solutions must contain essentially the
same nutrient chemicals that are found in fertile soil.
Pechay (Brassica chinensis Linn.) is a vegetable grown for its tender and
succulent leaves. Its English name is Chinese cabbage, or celery cabbage, a
plant related to the mustard and cabbage family (Madulid, 2006, p. 46). Pechay
requires sufficient irrigation. It should be grown in areas where rainfall is well
distributed throughout the year, especially if it is to be raised on commercial
basis. It grows during both the rainy and dry seasons, although it grows best
during the cool months of the year. In order to make them grow faster, the soil
around them should be cultivated and kept constantly moist (Westerfield, n.d.).
Pechay is a short-season crop; one can have several harvests a year.
Pechay is not very choosy as to where it should be grown. It can be grown
throughout the Philippines, whether in small scale or extensively for commercial
purposes (Avenir, n.d.).

Pechay is a leafy vegetable that needs regular watering and the soil
should be all drained, highly fertile, friable and rich in organic matter. Pechay
should not be exposed to strong winds, especially when they are maturing,
because strong wind can either uproot the plant or destroy its leaves. Neither
should it be exposed to extreme heat, because the leaves will wilt due to faster
evaporation of moisture (Avenir, n.d.). Pechay does not need plenty of sunlight to
provide the much needed energy for the manufacture of food (Avenir, n.d.).
The Pechay plant grows vigorously on soils rich in organic matter,
particularly nitrogen (N). This is one reason why in Baguio, farms receive heavy
manure from crop to crop in addition to supplemental application of chemical
fertilizers. Aside from soil variations, different commercial varieties vary in their
nutritional requirements for optimum head production. In Baguio, the application
of 12-12-12 fertilizer at the rate of 600 kg/ha has resulted in heavy yields (30- 35
tons/ha) of good quality heads (Philippine Vegetable Growing Guide, 2009).

Related Studies

In the study Assessment of fertilizer potential of the struvite

produced from the treatment of methanogenic landfill leachate using low-cost
reagentsby AlessioSiciliano.Leachates generated in methanogenic landfills
contain high strength of ammonium nitrogen which removal is hard to be
accomplished by means of conventional techniques. The chemical precipitation
of struvite, which is a mineral that could be reused as a slow-release fertilizer, is
an effective process in the removal and recovery of NH 4 amount of high-

concentrated wastewaters. In this paper, a struvite precipitation process using

unconventional reagents is proposed for a sustainable recovery of nitrogen
content. In particular, seawater bittern, a by-product of marine salt manufacturing,
and bone meal, a by-product of the thermal treatment of meat waste, have been
used as low-cost sources of magnesium and phosphorus, respectively. The
process enables the removal of more than 98 % ammonia load, the recovery
about 99 and 95 % of phosphorus and magnesium, respectively, and the
production

of

precipitate

containing

struvite

crystals.

Heavy metals

concentrations of produced precipitate were below the threshold values specified

by the EC Directive for use of sewage sludges as fertilizers. Specific agronomic
tests were conducted to investigate the fertilizing value of precipitate recovered
from landfill leachate. The fertilizing effect of struvite deposit in cultivating
Spinaciaoleracea was compared with that of vegetable soil and commercial
fertilizer.The growth of selected vegetable in the pots with struvite precipitate
resulted significantly greater in both than those in the control pots and in the pots
with the complex fertilizer. Furthermore, the struvite application as fertilizer did
not result in more heavy metals in the vegetables respect those from soil and
model fertilizer.
In the study Effects of plant density on grain yield, protein size
distribution, and bread making quality of winter wheat grown under two nitrogen
fertilization

rates,

by

Yu

Zhang,Xinglong

Dai,DianyongJia,Huaying

Li,,YuechaoWang,Chuanxing Li,Haicheng Xu,Mingrong He, November 9, 2015.

Nitrogen (N) and plant density are two crucial factors that affect winter wheat

(Triticum aestivum L.) yield and quality, but little is known regarding the effects of
interactions between these two factors on the amount and size distribution of
protein fractions and quality traits. We grew the bread wheat cultivar Jinan17 in
two successive seasons (20122013 and 20132014) at three densities of
120 plants m2 (low), 180 plants m2 [the usual rate for a multiple-spike cultivar
with high tillering ability in the North China Plain (NCP)], and 240 plants m2
(high) and two levels of N fertilisation of 0 (low N availability treatment without N
fertilisation) and 240 kg ha1 (the usual N rate for winter wheat production in the
NCP) to evaluate the effect of N level plant density interaction on grain yield,
grain protein concentration, the amount and composition of protein fractions,
dough development time, dough stability time, and loaf volume. The effect of
plant density on Jinan 17 grain yield and quality differed between the two N
levels. As plant density increased, all the parameters listed above decreased
under 0 kg ha1 N fertilisation, but increased under 240 kg ha1 N fertilisation.
Stepwise regression analysis showed that the dough rheological properties and
breadmaking quality of Jinan 17 were affected by plant density under both N
levels, primarily through changes in the polymerisation degree of glutenins in the
flour.
In the study Effect of sub soiling and differential rate placement
of

fertilizers

on

growth,

productivity

and

juice

quality

of

sugarcane

(Saccharumofficinarum L.), by Pahal Singh; Saini, S. K.; Thakur, T. C.;

AmitBhatnagar in 2015.A field experiment was conducted during 2007-08 at the
University to study the response of subsoiling and deep placement of fertilizers

on performance of sugarcane crop. An experiment consisting of eight treatments,

viz. Ploughing+4 Harrowing+Furrow application of fertilizers (FAF), Ploughing+2
Rotavator+FAF, Subsoiling+4 Harrowing+FAF, Subsoiling+2 Rotavator+FAF,
Subsoiling+4 Harrowing+Differential rate placement of fertilizers (DRPF),
Subsoiling+2 Rotavator+DRPF, Cross-subsoiling+4 Harrowing+DRPF and Crosssubsoiling+2 Rotavator+DRPF was laid out in RBD with four replications. The
study revealed that subsoiling and cross-subsoiling prior to harrowing or
rotavator with differential rate placement of fertilizer resulted in significantly
higher bud emergence (56.8%), shoot population (147.6 thousand/ha), plant
height (420 cm), yield attributes i.e. number of millable canes (112.8
thousand/ha), cane length (276 cm), cane girth (8 cm), number of internodes per
cane (22.5) and cane weight (995 g), and higher cane yield (98.8 t/ha). CrossSubsoiling also resulted in superior juice quality in comparison to ploughing
treatment (control).
In the study Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth
and yield of paddy, by Dekhane, S. S.; Patil, N. B.; Jadhav, K. P.; Patel, D. J. in
11 October 2015. A field experiment was conducted during the rainy (kharif)
season of 2014 at Thane, Maharashtra, to study the effect of organic and
inorganic fertilizers on growth and yield of paddy cv. GR 11. Different doses of
fertilizers as per treatment were applied to all the plots except untreated control.
Results indicated that higher growth attributes like plant height (43.9 cm & 116.5
cm), no. of tillers/no. of plant (8.6 & 12.2) at 45 DAT and at harvest respectively,
panicle length (21.3 cm), no. of grains/panicle (125.3), 1000-grains weight (19.1

g) and grain (4.64 t/ha) and straw yields (5.36 t/ha) were recorded in the
treatment of 50% nitrogen through RDF+50% nitrogen through vermicompost.
In the study Highly Variable Fungal Diversity and the Potential
Occurrence Of Plant Pathogenic Fungi In Potting Media, Organic Fertilizers And
Composts Originating From 14 Countries, by Via G. Amendola.Potting media,
organic fertilizers and composts are widely used by growers in different parts of
the world. This study was conducted to investigate the diversity of fungi in 46
potting media products, 17 organic fertilizer products and 9 compost products
originating from 14 countries. Fungal diversity was evaluated using direct plating
and the identification of fungal isolates was based on morphology and sequences
of the internal transcribed spacer region of the ribosomal RNA (ITS rRNA).
Analysis showed that Sordariomycetes and Eurotiomycetes (Ascomycota) were
the most dominant classes in potting media, organic fertilizers and composts.
Evaluation of products from the USA and European and Asian countries revealed
that they have high fungal diversity, especially products from The Netherlands.
Trichoderma, Aspergillus and Penicillium predominated in most samples.
Simplicillium, Cladosporium, Bionectria, Alternaria, and Fusarium were recovered
at different frequencies from samples of potting media. Fusarium spp. was
recovered at high frequencies from samples of organic fertilizers, and organic
and non- organic composts. Findings show that most of the products are
dominated by saprophytic fungi and fungi with potential biocontrol characteristics.
The findings are discussed in terms of factors affecting the diversity of fungi in

these products and the intercontinental spread of fungal isolates, including

potentially pathogenic ones.

In the study Effects of Home-Made Bio-Liquid Fertilizers on the Growth

and Yield of Bell Pepper, by Romblon State University, College of Arts and
Sciences, in 2012. The study was conducted to prepare home-made bio-liquid
fertilizers out of plant and fish materials and conduct field trials to determine the
effect to the growth and yield of bell pepper. The experimental method of
research was employed in the study with the Randomized Complete Black
Design (RCBD) consisting of five treatments and four replications. The
treatments used in the study were: Treatment I (fish), Treatment II (water
spinach), Treatment III (banana), Treatment IV (sweet potato), and Treatment V
(control).The highest yield of bio-liquid fertilizer out of the plant and fish

trimmings/entrails with 34.67 percent, followed by young banana stalks

with 33.78, then sweet potato leaves/tops, banana tender bracts, and fish
trimmings/entrails 233.33, 235.50, 337.8, and 346.70 ml. of bio-liquid
fertilizers were produced, respectively. The results of the analysis divulged
that fish-based home-made bio-liquid fertilizer had the highest content of
nitrogen,

phosphorous

and

potassium

of

.77,

1.01,

and

6.21,

respectively.Treatment I (fish) had the highest plants, followed by treatment

III (banana-based), treatment IV (sweet potato-based), treatment II (water
spinach-based).The shortest plants were observed in treatment V
(control).There was a highly significant mean differences between the
different treatments used in the study.The treatment with the highest
average plant expanse was Treatment III (banana-based followed by

treatment I (fish-based), treatment IV (sweet potato-based), treatment II

(water spinach-based). The least expanse was obtained by the plants in
treatment V (control). There was a highly significant mean differences
between the different treatments used in the study.
In the study Organic Fertilizers from Farm Waste Adopted by Farmers inthe
Philippines,by Rodel G. Maghirang in July 13, 2011. The Philippines'
Department of Agriculture has been promoting the production of High Value
Crops (HVCs) in order for farmers to earn higher income. Instead of using
inorganic fertilizers, however, vegetable and fruit growers had been taught to use
indigenous microorganisms (IMO) and fermented farm products as part of a
nutrient management component based on the Korean Natural Farming (KNF).
This is a system of farming which has been practiced in over 30 countries. This
paper discusses the methods of preparing the common fermented farm inputs,
particularly the Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) and the Fermented Fruit Juice
(FFJ). It likewise examines the variations in materials and processes and how
these organic fertilizers from farm wastes are used in different areas in the
Philippines.
In the study ComparativeStudyof the Effect of ChemicalFertilizers and
Organic

Fertilizers

on

Eiseniafoetida,by

Nidhi

Rai,PriyankaAshiya,DevendraSinghRathore in March 2013.TodayFertilizer has

become essential to modern agriculture to feed the growing population. Chemical
fertilizers are used extensively in modern agriculture, in order to improve crop
yield. Urea is the most popular and widely used dry N fertilizer.

The objective

of the present study isto characterize the effect of fertilizers on the earthworm the
effects

of

soil

fertilization

withinorganic

and

organic

fertilizers

onearthwormrearing (populationsbiomass, number of cocoons, juveniles etc.)

were studied under different doses of the fertilizers for 60 days.When compared
marked changes were observed in the activity of Eiseniafoetidain both type of
fertilizersintroduced.The present work indicates towards the deleterious effect of
inorganic fertilizers on the survival of earthworm community in soil.
In the study Response of Pechay, (Brassica rapa) to organic fertilizer
under DMMMSU NLUC condition, La union, Philippines by Angelita J. Prado and
Lilia O. Sampaga.The response of B. rapatoorganic fertilizers wastested using
twoorganically produced composts: non-vermicompost (T1), vermicompost (T2),
with the conventional urea as control (T0).Addition of Bio-N during the basal
application was part of the Organic inputs. Treatments were compared in 4
replicates. Each treatment was composed of 16 Plants at a distance planting of
20cmx40cm between hills and rows respectively. Application of fertilizer was
done basal and harvesting was conducted twice starting from 30 days and 34
days. Withthe three treatments compared, effect of fertilizer applied was
measured in terms of plant height, leaf area length, weight of marketable leaves,
weight of marketable plant, number of leaves per plant and the leaf area
infestation.Consistent result, except for leaf area pest infestation showed that
those plants applied with vermicompost manifested the highest mean.
Nevertheless, Insignificant differences existed P>.05) On the effect of fertilizer
used as tested through ANOVA. In conclusion, use of organic fertilizer is

comparable with the use of urea in Pechay production. With these findings, it is
recommended to Organic farmers and gardening enthusiasts that use of organic
inputs is preferred due to its chemical-free and environment friendly attributes.
In the study Pangasinan State University Organic Fertilizer Project
extension Strategies and Initiatives, by Prof. Elisa S. Della and Dr. Cesar G.
Della. Pangasinan State University has a critical role to play in countryside
development, consistent with the university mission of providing better service in
the technical and professional training in the arts, sciences, humanities, and in
the conduct of scientific research and technological studies and community
service. One of the banner projects is the Organic Fertilizer Production Project
(OFPP) which aimed primarily to develop technologies and promote the
utilization of organic fertilizer through different techno-transfer strategies and
initiatives to attain sustainability in agriculture. The paper showcases the

extension strategies and initiatives which have been generated for the last 9
years. The technology refers to the organic fertilizer which is promoted in
collaboration with LGUs and other stakeholders for utilization and adoption
among farmers other interested individuals. It discusses the different
components to affect desired development outcomes for the rural
communities. These involved (1) capability building/training of farmerclienteles; (2) establishment of organic fertilizer production plants and
assistance to LGUs Material Recovery Facility(MRFs); (3) techno-demo to
showcase the effect of PSU organic fertilizer through the universitys crop
production activities; (4) techno-demo strategies, trainings and actual

demonstrations were conducted and distribution of IEC materials in

collaboration with cooperating agencies; and(5) monitoring and evaluation on
trained farmer cooperatives were undertaken to ensure optimum production
and J. ISSAAS Vol. 15, No. 2:159 -204 (2009)160utilization of the
technology.The dissemination, promotion and utilization of the PSU organic
fertilizer production technology resulted in (1) farmers and other clienteles
equipped with the skills and knowledge on low-cost and adaptable organic
fertilizer production technology; (2) organic fertilizer production plants
established and Gus assisting in the production of organic fertilizer using their
acquired state-of-the-art equipments; (3) promotion of the utilization and
adoption of the OFPT thru technology techno-demo and development,
productionanddistribution of IEC materials; (4) increased number of farmers
adopting the technology; and (5) linkages with other agencies were
strengthened.
It is therefore recommended to: (1) closely monitor and evaluate the
performance of trained farmers; (2) intensify the conduct techno-demo at
farmers farms; and, 3) license the product.
Justification of the Present Study
The researchers validate that the study is original and peculiar from past
studies for it only deals with theEffectiveness of Saba banana peels and
cabbageouter

leaves

as

fertilizer

for

hydroponics

system

in

growingPechayplantIt may be related to other studies but it is altered from the

existing studies
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Materials
The materials used in the study were Saba banana peels and cabbage outer
leaves. The peels and leaves were chopped and blended into tiny and smaller
pieces. The instruments used were small Styrofoam boxes used as container
and knife and chopping board for chopping the peels and outer leaves into small
pieces. The blender was also used for making the Banana Peels and Cabbage
outer leaves into smaller pieces.
Procedure
Grow Pechay plants in a nursery. After ten days get the Pechay Sprouts.
Gather Saba Banana Peels and Cabbage Peels. Chop the peels into smaller
pieces. Blend the Saba banana peels with the Cabbage Outer leaves. Put the
end product to a container.
Prepare four small Styrofoam boxes and four Styrofoam cups. Cut the
small Styrofoam boxes into half. Cut holes in the upper part each container. Put
soil with hay in each Styrofoam cups using trousers. Get the four sprouted
Pechay plants. Plant each Pechay plants in each container. Put 150 milliliters of
water in each container.

Put fertilizers in each container with different amounts of fertilizer. Every

one week the Pechay Plants will are measured.
Data Gathering Procedure
The data was collected by measuring the height of each Pechay Plant
once a week. The data was presented through tables.

CHAPTER IV
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Presented in this chapter are data tables about

Table 1

Interpretation of Data

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary
Conclusion
Based on results and analysis of data, the researchers therefore conclude
that adding seaweeds as fertilizer for tomato plants enhances the plants growth.
And that the use fresh seaweed fertilizer in growing tomato plants has greater
effect than the dried one.

Recommendation
Since the study is still on-going, the obtained result is not too conclusive.
Observations which include up to flowering and fruiting of tomatoes must be
done and the final data to be obtained is the amount of tomato harvested per
plant per treatment. The said seaweed fertilizers must also be tested with other
plants like ornamental plants. This is the reason why the researchers made an
on-going back up study entitled The Effect of Adding Dried and Fresh Seaweeds
to Orchids Grown in Paper Medium.

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CHAPTER V

Conclusion
Based on results and analysis of data, the researchers therefore conclude
that adding the amount of fertilizer a for Pechay plants enhances the plants
growth. And that the use the said organic fertilizer in growing tomato plants has
greater effect than the no treatment one.

Recommendation

Since the study is still on-going, the obtained result is not too conclusive.
Observations which include up to growing of Pechay plants must be done and
the final data to be obtained is the height of each Pechay plant per treatment.

RESEARCHERS PROFILE

Name : Christine Marie Formanes Berunio

Birthdate: December 25, 2002
Age: 13 years old
Email address: christinemarie_berunio@yahoo.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Dila Elementary School
B.) Extra curricular activities:

Divisions School Press Conference (DSPC) In Editorial Writing

MTAP (Division)

Sabayang Pagbigkas (Third Place)

C.) Honor:
Fifth Honor (Third Honorable Mention)

Name : Ed Rian R De Leon

Birth date: November 12, 2003
Age: 12 years old
Email address: 0929 438 3512

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Maranatha Living Hope Academy
B.) Extracurricular activities:
C.) Honor: Fourth Honorable

Name : Jedd Pearl Magdaong deLeon

Birth date: April 26, 2003
Age: 12 years old
Email address: jeddpearl.deleon@gmail.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Santa Rosa Elementary School Central I
B.) Extracurricular activities:

National Science Interactive Workshop

School Quiz Competition (National) Eleventh Place (2013)

National Science Interactive Workshop

School Quiz Competition (National) Fourth Place (2014)

Investigatory Project (Division) Third Place

Division School Press Conference (DSPC)

Radio Broadcasting (Third Place)
Best in Technical Director and scriptwriter (Third Place)

Best in Science and Health

Dan Fernandez Academic Excellence Award

C.) Honor:
Fourth Honor (Second Honorable Mention)

Name : Hershey Ann Luna Magana

Birth date: May 18, 2003
Age: 12 years old
Email address: Hershey_magana@yahoo.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Santa Rosa Elementary School Central II
B.) Extracurricular activities:

MTAP (Division)

C.) Honor: Tenth Honor

Name : Angelo Louis Dela Cruz Malabanan

Birth date: April 11, 2002
Age: 13 years old
Email address: angelomalabanan42@gmail.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Santa Rosa Elementary School Central III (Special Science
Elementary School)
B.) Extracurricular activities:

Division School Press Conference (DSPC)

Copy Reading Headline Writing

Sabayang Pagbigkas (Third Place)

Red Cross (Training)

C.) Honor: Tenth Honor

Name : Alyssa Ashley Carpena Quililan

Birth date: August 15, 2003
Age: 12 years old
Email address: Ashley_quililanQyahoo.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Chair of Saint Peter School
B.) Extracurricular activities:

Volleyball (Division) Fourth Place

Volleyball Award

C.) Honor:

Peterson Student Award (Highest Award)

Name : Elijah John Bacolot Ramos

Birth date: October 27, 2003
Age: 12 years old
Email address: elijahjohnramos@yahoo.com.ph

Educational Attainment
A.)School: San Lorenzo Christian School
B.) Extracurricular activities:
C.) Honor: Eight Honor

Name : Marius Ylu Purification Tambac

Birth date: April 11, 2003
Age: 12 years old
Email address:

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Peter and Paul Early Childhood Center Saints
B.) Extracurricular activities:

Best in English, Math, Science, HeKaSi, EPP,

Top scorer in Math score

Boy Scout Exemplary Award,

Arcillas Academic Excellence Award,

Dan Fernandez Academic Excellence Award,

Academic Excellence Award

C.) Honor: Valedictorian

Name : Charlei Jhona Reyes Vilaluz

Birth date: December 12, 2002
Age: 13 years old
Email address: Villaluzcharlei@yahoo.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Meridian Educational Institution
B.) Extracurricular activities:
C.) Honor: Third Honor (First Honorable)

Name : Ian Clyde De Leon Villaria

Birth date: December 12, 2002
Age: 13 years old
Email address: vianclyde@yahoo.com

Educational Attainment
A.)School: Child Formation Center
B.) Extra curricular activities:

MTAP (Regional) Third Place

C.) Honor: Third Honorable