Enhancing the Growth and Yield of Peachy (Brassica Rapa) Using Different Growth Enhancer Solution
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The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different levels of growth enhancer solution on the growth and yield of pechay (Brassica rapa). The study was conducted at La Salud Farm, St. Ezekiel Moreno, Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental last June 2021. The study was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), consisting of four (4) treatments with three (3) replications. Different levels of growth enhancer solution (GES) treatments were diluted to 1 liter of water before application. The treatments were as follows: T1 – Control (water only); T2 – 2.5 grams of growth enhancers solution; T3 – 5.0 grams of growth enhancers solution; and T4 – 7.5 grams of growth enhancers solution. Data that were gathered were computed and subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) in RCBD using STAR 2.0.1. The Least Significant Difference (LSD) was used to determine significant differences among treatments. Statistical analysis revealed that applying different levels of growth enhancer solution does not significantly enhance the growth and yield of pechay. Pechay grown under control (water only) obtained the most numbered, longest, and broader leaves, while the highest yield was attained under an application rate of 5.0 grams of growth enhancer solution (T3). Likewise, the lowest total cost of 195.50 pesos was observed in the control group.
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Fertility, fertilizer, growth, growth enhancer, solution, Brassica rapa