Authors: Reybhoy A Ramos1, Jessa M. Balolot2, Hasna D. Ladang3, Aimee S. Torres4, Mario B. Torred5, Prince Muhammad Gritzko M. Disomimba6, Gay Emelyn L. Lariosa7
11,2,3,4,5,6Plant Science Department, College of Agriculture, MSU Buug Campus, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
7English epartment, College of Arts and Sciences, MSU Buug Campus, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
Email: rheyboy.ramos@msubuug.edu.ph11, mario.torred@msubuug.edu.ph,5
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to evaluate the yield performance of pechay applied with different levels of vermicast and was determined in terms
of the following parameters; average number of leaves, average plant height, average plant weight, and total plant weight per plot. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with the following four treatments; 30g (T1), 40g (T2), 50g (T3) and
60g (T4) and was replicated four times. In the result of the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed significant differences on the yield of
pechay in terms of average plant height, average plant weight, and total plant weight per plot. Based on the Turkey HSD test, it showed that
out of the 4 different levels T3 (50g/hill) was significantly differed among other treatments. T3 also gave a higher production and higher profit. Thus, based on the result of the study T3 with the amount of 50g of vermicast/hill is recommended for it is found effective in pechay production. The application of vermicast not only helps in cost-saving but also promotes sustainable farming practices by minimizing excessive
synthetic fertilizer use and considering its potential benefits in reducing environmental impact and promoting soil health.
Keywords: yield performance, pechay, different levels, vermicast