A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PIGEON-CHICKEN MANURE MIXTURE AND MADRE DE CACAO MANURE ON GREEN CHILI (CAPSICUM ANNUUM) PRODUCTION

Author Name: Celso, Jeric P. Munoz, Elmar D. Borilla, Marco V. Dizon, Roymar Jade G. Magbanua, Adrian A. Mariano, John Kevin R. Cabrera, Mary Grace C. Carreon, Lovely Jane U. Colaja, Nisha S. Victoria, Jeneva M. Dominado, Noel L. Ed.D.

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-67349781/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Senior High School Master Teacher, Department of Education-Pampanga, Philippines

Adjunct Profession at Pampanga State University and Philippine Christian University

ABSTRACT

This study is the grow and yield of green chili (Capsicum annuum) under four different treatments: chicken/pigeon manure, Madre de Cacao, and the control group. The results make it very clear that poultry manure is the best fertilizer by far, which is reflected in the significantly higher fruit numbers (8 to12) and taller plants (16 to 18 inches) associated with this treatment. As a "turbocharger" poultry manure was found to speed up the flowering and the reproductive phases while Madre de Cacao was credited with enhancing the structural strength and plant longevity. Despite the soil being very fertile, a qualitative survey of the field showed that environmental factors such as heavy rainfall, weed competition, and human and animal disturbances led to premature fruit drop. The research concluded that farmers could obtain the highest yield by using properly composted poultry manure. It is suggested that animal and plant organics both be used: this means using Madre de Cacao as a structural mulch and poultry manure as a reproductive enhancer thus creating a good balance between strong plants and high productivity.

Key words: Green Chili (Capsicum annuum), Madre de Cacao, Pigeon-chicken Manure Mixture