Nowadays, farmers mostly use expensive chemical fertilizers. However, organic fertilizers can be just as effective and provide better results for crops while also conserving soil. To determine the effects of organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of string beans, researchers conducted a study using chicken dung and vermicast.
Two types of organic fertilizers will be used in this study: chicken dung and vermicast. They will be applied to the string beans, and the growth and yield of the plants will be observed to determine their effects.
The study will be beneficial to farmers, gardeners, and local government units such as DENR and DA. It will also benefit families who have gardens in their backyards and those who love gardening. The results of the study can elevate the income of farmers and gardeners while promoting a healthy lifestyle by producing chemical-free vegetables.
The researchers chose to conduct this study in order to gain a clearer and deeper understanding of the use of chicken dung and vermicast as organic fertilizer, and its effect on plant growth and yield. The study will also be helpful in promoting the use of chicken dung as a fertilizer.
Statement of the Problem
The main purpose of the study is to determine the yield and growth of string beans after applying a mixture of vermicast and chicken dung. The study aims to answer the following questions:
- What is the effect of chicken dung mixed with vermicast as organic fertilizer on the growth of string beans?
- What is the effect of vermicast as organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of string beans?
- What is the effect of chicken dung mixed with vermicast as organic fertilizer on the yield of string beans?
- What is the effect of vermicast as organic fertilizer on the yield of string beans?
- Is there a significant difference between using vermicast and chicken dung mixed with vermicast as organic fertilizers in terms of growth and yield for string beans?
Significance of the Study
The study aims to investigate the effects of vermicast and chicken dung mixed with vermicast as organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of string beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). This research will also promote the use of these organic fertilizers to enhance the performance of string beans. The findings may benefit farmers, local government units/DENR, students, teachers who have gardens in schools, and gardening enthusiasts.
Understanding the needs of beneficiaries is crucial in today’s world. By using vermicast and a mixture of chicken dung with vermicast as organic fertilizers for string beans, they can reap great benefits instead of relying on inorganic or commercial fertilizers. The use of chicken dung as an organic fertilizer for crops or trees can fulfill some or all of the plant’s requirements.
It is a useful source of nitrogen, which is the main nutrient that plants need for green leafy growth. Vermicast also adds organic matter to soil and increases its water holding capacity and beneficial biota. Using vermicast as an organic fertilizer reduces the level of contaminants and results in a higher saturation of nutrients than organic materials before vermicomposting. Additionally, it contains worm mucus which helps prevent nutrients from washing away with the first watering and holds moisture better than plain soil.
This research will provide recommendations on how to use chicken dung and vermicast as organic fertilizers to promote high growth and yield of string beans. Moreover, this study will serve as a future reference for researchers interested in promoting and using organic fertilizers to decrease the use of expensive commercial inorganic fertilizers.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of vermicast and chicken dung mixed with vermicast on the growth and yield of string beans. The study investigated the performance of 10 selected string bean plants that were applied with chicken dung mixed with vermicast, compared to 10 plants that were applied with vermicast as an organic fertilizer.
The study will be conducted from July to October of the 2013 school year at Gulayan sa Paaralan in Liloy National High School, located in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. Plant height will be measured until the point where they begin to bear fruit. Once the pods reach a length of 6 to 9 inches and are as thick as a pencil, they will be harvested and weighed. Harvesting will take place either in the afternoon or after morning dew when the plants are completely dry.
