EFFECTIVENESS OF GOAT MANURE AND BANANA PEEL COMPOST AS ORGANIC FERTILIZERS ON CAPSICUM ANNUUM (GREEN CHILI) PERFORMANCE

Author Name: Contreras, John Miguel M. Gabriel, Rain C. Dungo, Railey Kian S. Diaz, Daniel T. Bedania, Christian Q. Bernardino, Bernie C. Dominado, Noel L. Ed.D.

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-38225438/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 examined the effect of two types of organic fertilizers, goat manure and banana peel, on the growth and reproductive performance of Capsicum annuum (green chili). A combination of experimental research design with both quantitative and qualitative observations was employed. The researchers measured and recorded four parameters of chili plants namely: height, leaf number, flowering, and fruiting, at regular intervals of one week, over 45 days. Qualitative data were obtained through thematic analysis of the maintenance and vitality tracking done by the researchers. Four themes were derived from researchers' observations of the new plants: thorough land preparation, strict growth management (watering and weeding), careful monitoring of reproductive changes, and regular harvesting activities. The four themes signify that hands-on care and a good knowledge of ecology are absolutely necessary for a successful crop. The major findings indicated that the goat manure treatment was highly efficient in terms of maximum plant height, flower number, and fruit yield as compared to the control. Even though the banana peel treatment significantly contributed to plant height and leaf number, it did not have a drastic effect on flowering and fruiting. The statistical analysis also indicated that the goat manure treatment resulted in a significantly higher reproductive growth as compared to the banana peel treatment. Hence, the study recommended that chili growers should incorporate the use of goat manure as a potent organic fertilizer.

Key words: Banana Peel, Goat Manure, Organic Fertilizers, and Capsicum annuum (Green Chili