EVALUATING CARABAO MANURE AND RICE HUSK AS SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC FERTILIZER FOR CHILI PEPPER

Author Name: Nunag, King Joseph D. Lacson, Jaycee M. Albay, Alvin F. Dizon, Whestlee O. Laxamana, Rheiley Rex D. Santiago, Leenard Paul B. Turla, John Carlo S. Ibay, Cristel Mae M. Lacamora, Zandy L. Dominado, Noel L. Ed.D.

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: Philippines

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-46663171/UIJIR

Affiliation:

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

Adjunct Profession at Pampanga State University and Philippine Christian University

ABSTRACT

This paper examined the effects of organic soil amendments namely pure carabao manure and the rice husk, carabao manure mixture on chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) growth and yield. It primarily adopted a field experimental framework but qualitative observations were also used. Three treatments, namely, the control, mixed treatment, and pure manure were subjected to measurements of plant height, leaf count, flowering, and fruit production. Findings demonstrated that the treatments had no significant effect on plant height but on yield, the effect was significant. For vegetative and reproductive growth, pure carabao manure was the best promoter and this was proved by the number of leaves (around 50) and the yield of the fruits, 12 to 13 fruits per plant. Notwithstanding, the rice husk mixture was the best at flower induction (12 flowers), however, this did not result in a large number of fruits. Qualitative findings showed that although the fertility of the soil had been improved, the fruit drop was a consequence of environmental factors such as pests and weather. The study purports that pure carabao manure is the best organic deterrent that is capable of boosting chili yield to the maximum.

Key words: Carabao Manure, Chili Pepper, Organic Fertilizer, Rice Husk