Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

San Isidro Campus

College of Management and Business Technology

COMPARISON OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER IN THE

PRODUCTION OF BITTER MELON

A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of

College of Management and Business Technology

In Partial Fulfilment of the Course Requirements in Research

II

Submitted by:
Calison, Mario Paolo
Cruz, Aramy
Gabriel, Mirasol
Herrera, Jennalyn
Parungao, Bianca Erika Jean
Pascual, Ana Lee
Pascual, Charlaine
Soledad, Kelvin
Talampas, Marilou

02 October 2014

CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction
In the Philippines, agriculture plays a vital role in
the economy. There are many provinces in the country and
agriculture

is

their

primary

source

of

income.

And

to

improve quality yield of vegetables, fruits and other root

crops, many farmers are using different kinds of fertilizer.
Agriculture
production

to

faces

provide

the
food

challenge
for

the

of

increasing

growing

population.

Increasing population puts pressure on the cultivation of

marginal land areas and results to land degradation and
decline

in

soil

production

potential.

To

maintain

soil

fertility and productivity and to prevent land degradation

and erosion, nutrients taken by crops must be replenished
through the application of fertilizers. There are several
ways to maintain the productivity of agriculture.

The use

of fertilizers, inorganic and organic alike, play a major

role in the production of agriculture worldwide (Chand et
al., 2006).

Fertilizers

are

major

cost

item

in

Philippine

agriculture. They increase yield and enable the country to

attain

sufficiency

Fertilizers

have

in

food

also

made

and

agro-industrial

crop

production

crops.

possible

in

unproductive soils. Fertilizer is believed to contribute 30%

to 50% of the increase in yield in crops. However, high
fertilizer prices have become a cause for concern since they
squeeze farm incomes.
Organic

fertilizer

decreases

the

danger

of

over-

fertilization because the nutrients are released slowly. The

slow release of these nutrients also means they will be
available over a longer period of time and less application
will be required. Organic fertilizer improves your soil. It
does this by escalating the soils ability to hold water and
nutrients. It decreases erosion and soil crusting caused by
rain

and

wind.

Using

organic

fertilizer,

it

adds

more

natural nutrients, feeds important microbes in the soil and

improves the structure of the soil.
Organic fertilizers are known to have a bad smell. Many
organic
plants

fertilizers
will

decomposing
lower

stay
is

are

released

nutrient

finished.

percentages

of

deficient

Because

the

slowly

three

until

organic
key

so

your

flowers

the

process

fertilizers
nutrients;

and
of

contain

nitrogen,

phosphorus and potassium, you may need to use more to make sure
that

your

plants

are

getting

the

right

amount.

Organic

fertilizer is rapidly growing in favor, because it provides

and recycles supplemental nutrients to crops and its nonchemical components greatly reduces waste products (Luo et
al., 2006).
Livestock manure is a key fertilizer in organic and
sustainable soil management. Manure provides plant nutrients
and can be an excellent soil conditioner. Properly managed
manure applications recycle nutrients to crops, improve soil
quality, and protect water quality. It is most effectively
used

in

combination

with

crop

rotation,

cover

cropping,

green manuring, liming, and the addition of other natural or

biologically-friendly fertilizers and amendments.
Inorganic fertilizers are sometimes completely, or at
least partially, comprised of man-made materials. Normally,
manufacturers combine specific kinds as well as amounts of
different

elements.

condition

that

is

This

needed,

is

according

as

well

as

to
the

the
crop

growing
that

is

provided. However, the use of inorganic fertilizer on crops

over a period of several years may cause long-term damage to
the agriculture and the surrounding economy (Chand et al.,
2006).
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Inorganic fertilizers have the necessary amounts of the

three main nutrients that your plants require to help them
to survive and flourish. They also release quickly so that
your plants are able to get the nutrients they need as soon
as possible. If there is an emergency and you need to get
your plant fertilized as soon as possible, inorganic will be
the right choice for you. The incorrect fertilizer on plants
like bitter melon could lead to failure of germination, or
might not increase growth in the plants.

Bitter melon, which is known in the Philippines as

ampalaya,

is

an

annual

plant

that

is

native

in

this

country. It is botanically known as Momordica charantia

L. It can be grown anytime of the year for its edible
shoots and fruits and offers a good supply of vitamins and
minerals. It is profitable when grown in small or large
scale either in lowland or upland rice-based areas. Bitter
gourd grows in well drained soil. However, the best soil
texture for the crop is either sandy loam or clay loam with
pH ranging from of 6.0-6.7.
Although the crop can be grown throughout the year, the
most profitable growing seasons are from October to December
and from May to July because most of the areas are being
planted to rice during these periods. Only the tumana or
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the fertile hilly-upland areas are being planted with bitter

gourd, hence, production is limited. Plant the crop once
every two years in the same area. Since bitter gourd is a
heavy consumer of nutrients, the soil is depleted on the
second year and thus needs soil amendments.
Farmers have a lot of expense due to the application of
inorganic fertilizer to their crops. They were used to apply
inorganic fertilizer even if it incurred a lot of expense
and decrease their income because they are lack of time and
knowledge

to

use

other

method

like

applying

different

organic fertilizers.
The researchers focused on the comparison between the
use of organic and inorganic fertilizer in agriculture as
the main source of income of the citizens in the country and
so

as

to

identify

the

best

way

on

what

strategy

or

strategies will be used to harvest and earn more profit from

the crops.

Conceptual Framework
Growing

root

crops

using

organic

and

inorganic

fertilizer has different advantages and disadvantages. But

the main objective of using these fertilizers is to produce
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more crops and to help farmers to have more profit. (Mendoza

et. al., 2009)
The

focus

of

this

study

was

conducted

to

compare

organic fertilizer from inorganic fertilizer in terms of its

effectiveness. The effectiveness of the fertilizers may be
identified through the color and length of the leaves and
stems.

Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework of this study is consisted of
two subjects namely, organic and inorganic fertilizer.

The

only

difference

between

organic

and

inorganic

fertilizer is that organic fertilizers are usually made from

natural

materials

such

as

compost,

manure,

or

something

similar, while inorganic fertilizers are either mined from

the ground or manufactured.
Plants need the same basic elements for growth whether
they are provided by an organic or inorganic source. Every
farmer or gardener must decide for themselves which method
they wish to use, but it is usually best to make one's
decision based on sound science, which exists for both types
of

fertilizer.

Organic fertilizer is only a source of nitrogen; chemical

manmade

fertilizers

can

offer

nitrogen,

potassium,

phosphorous and other microelements. These fertilizers are

stable and can be easily transported at long distances (Kent
Wagoner, 2010).

Research Paradigm
The research paradigm of the study is illustrated in
Figure 1. It is contained process leading to answer the
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problems of the study, namely: (1) Effectiveness of organic

fertilizer;

and

(2)

Comparison

of

organic

and

inorganic

fertilizer. All the answers to these questions could lead

the researchers to come up with the idea on how organic and
inorganic

fertilizer

greatly

affects

the

production

of

bitter melon.
The research paradigm input box contains items to be
collected and process such as the effectiveness of organic
To identify
A.
the inorganic
fertilizer,
and the comparison of organic and
Effectivenes
comparison
s
of
organic
fertilizer.
and
fertilizer
effectivene
in terms of:
Colour box, unstructured interviewssstooffarmers,
In1.a.1
the process
organic and
of the
leavesand experimentation to the plant were
inorganic
observation
conducted
Unstructured
1.a.2.
fertilizer
of
by the Length
researchers.
interviews,
to the
the leaves
production
Observation; and
1.a.3.
of bitter
InHeight
the output
box, the purpose of the researcher
is to
of
melon
Experimentation
the plant
identify
the Stem
comparison and effectiveness of organic and
1.a.4.
of the plant
inorganic fertilizer on the production of bitter melon.
B.
Comparison
of organic
and
commercial
fertilizer
in terms of:
1.b.1 Colour
of the
leaves
1.b.2.
Length of
the leaves
1.b.3.
Height of
8
the plant
1.b.4. Stem
of the plant

Feedback

Significance of the study

The study will benefit to the following:

Farmers
This study gives information to the farmers that using
organic fertilizer is less cost and improves their crop
production.

Future Entrepreneurs
Future

entrepreneurs

will

have

an

idea

on

how

production and marketing greatly affects the operation of

the business.

Future Researchers
This study will be one of the basis or references of
the future researchers whose focus is on the same field of
the study.

Government Agencies
Government Agencies will know the needs of farmers by
providing some programs such as trainings and seminars.

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Manufacturers
Manufacturers will gain insights and knowledge about
the crop production using organic or inorganic fertilizers.

Definition of Terms
To ensure a better understanding of the study, the following
terms will be defined conceptually:

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Colour
The colour is the appearance of something that has a
result

of

the

way

in

which

it

reflects

light

(Webster

dictionary). The term is used to describe the appearance of

the leaves in the study.
Crops
These are the plants that are grown in large quantities
for food. The term is used as the main subject of the study.
Farmer
He is a person who owns or manages a farm. The term is
used as the one who plants the crop.
Fertilizer
It is a substance such as animal waste or a chemical
mixture that you spread on the ground in order to make
plants grow more successfully.
Inorganic fertilizer
Is

chemical

which

are

not

come

from

the

living

things. This term is used for the easier and faster growth
of the plant.
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Length
Is the amount that is measures from one end to the
other along the longest side. The term is used to identify
the measure of the plants height.

Livestock
Are the animals such as cattle and sheep which are kept
on a farm. This term is used to get its manure for the
fertilization of the plant.
Manure
Is animal faeces, sometimes mixed with chemicals, that
is spread on the ground in order to makes plant grow healthy
and strong. This term is used as the organic fertilizer for
the plant.

Organic fertilizer
Methods

of

farming

and

gardening

use

only

natural

animal and plant products to help the plants or animal grow

and be healthy, rather than using chemicals.
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Width
Is the distance it measures from one side or edge to
the other. This term is used to measure the leaves of the
plant.

Statement of the problem

This study sought to answer the following questions:
A. Effectiveness of organic fertilizer in terms of:

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1.a.1 Color of the leaves

1.a.2. Size/Length of the stem
1.a.3. Width of the leaves

B. Comparison of organic and inorganic fertilizer in terms

of:
1.b.1 Color of the leaves
1.b.2. Size/Length of the stem
1.b.3. Width of the leaves

CHAPTER II
RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter presents the review of related literature
on the subject. Several studies will discuss some aspects of
the

research

work,

or

in

some

way

may

give

better

understanding into the research problem, and those in which

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one way or another will prove to be useful to the writer.

The review of related foreign literature will focus on two
variables, namely organic and inorganic fertilizer.

Foreign Literature
Research comparing organic and inorganic fertilizers
provides

compelling

evidence

that

organic

fertilizers

bolster soil health over the long term. In a study conducted

in Sweden over 32 years, scientists Artur Granstedt and Lars
Kjellenberg reported on the differences in soil structure
and crop quality between an organic and inorganic system.
They

found

that

soil

in

the

organic

system

had

higher

fertility, and organic crops had higher yields and starch

content than the inorganic system. In contrast, long-term
use of synthetic fertilizers depletes soil organisms of the
organic matter they need, states the Maine Organic Farmers
and

Gardeners

Association.

Eventually,

these

organisms

disappear in soils dependent on inorganic fertilizers.

One

of

the

main

differences

between

organic

and

inorganic fertilizers is the timing and rate of nutrient

release. Unlike inorganic fertilizers, nutrients in organic
fertilizers are often not immediately available to plants

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after application. The organic forms of nutrients must be

converted by soil microbes into inorganic forms before the
plants can use them (Gaskell and Smith, 2007). Among all the
nutrients

required

for

plant

growth

and

development,

nitrogen (N) is often the most limiting factor. When organic

fertilizer is added to a substrate, the organic N sources in
organic

fertilizer

need

to

go

through

mineralization

process in which soil microbes convert organic N compounds

into ammonium and a subsequent process that quickly oxidizes
the

ammonium

Mineralization

to

nitrate

determines

(Gaskell
the

rate

and
and

Smith,

2007).

availability

of

mineral N to the plants; however, it is a highly variable

process that is affected by many factors such as substrate
temperature and moisture, microbial activity, and the nature
of the organic matter (Kraus et al., 2000;Scagel, 2005). For
example, Hartz and Johnstone (2006) found in an incubation
study that only 21% (at 15 C) to 36% (at 25 C) of the
organic N in a pelleted broiler litter product they tested
was mineralized in the first 8 weeks after application,
whereas

the

recommends

University

growers

of

consider

Georgia
50%

of

extension
the

N,

90%

service
of

the

phosphorus (P), and 100% of the potassium (K) in raw poultry

litter as available the first year after field application
(Kissel et al., 2008). How litter-based fertilizer behaves
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in

an

actual

greenhouse

setting

remains

significant

question.
The frequent use of fertilizers is an important part of
agricultural
2006).

production

For

several

around
years,

the

world

major

crop

(Chand

et

al.,

producers

have

preferred the use of inorganic fertilizers due to its high

yield in crop productivity.

However, long-term applications

of inorganic fertilizers have caused a noticeable decrease

in crop productivity and an increase in pollution around its
surrounding environment (Chand et al., 2006).
many

agricultural

companies

have

shifted

Recently,
from

using

inorganic fertilizers to organic fertilizers (Luo et al.,

2006).
A study was conducted to determine the yield responses
and leaf nutrient concentrations broiler chicken manure had
on

lima

bean

production

(Luo

et

al.,

2006).

Two

fertilizers were tested: organic broiler manure (BM) and

inorganic ammonium nitrate (AN).

During the first year,

both fertilizers were applied all at once with no further

applications of fertilizers for that year.

On the second

year, BM treatments were applied only once and AN treatments

were

split

into

three

separate,

but

equal

applications.

Along with the fertilizers, water was also applied to the

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lima beans by the use of an overhead sprinkler.

After the

2-year period, the crops were harvested and lima bean yield
was determined.

Results from the study showed variance in

leaf nutrient concentrations, but fresh pod yields were an

equal amount or higher with BM treatment than AN treatment
(Luo et al., 2006).

These results were similar to those

from previous studies with the same fertilizers on sweet

corn, cabbage, and forages, which are crops grown to feed
livestock.
Due to the low yield production of agriculture with the
use

of

organic

manures,

the

application

of

organic

fertilizers with little or no fossil fuel-based inorganic

fertilizers is rapidly gaining favor (Anwar et al., 2005).
In 2005, Anwar et al. studied the effect of a combination of
organic manures and inorganic fertilizers on the growth and
quality

of

essential

oil

of

European

and

Reunion

basil

crops.

There were six treatments (T) used to grow the basil

crops.

T1 was the control consisting of only water; T2 was

the farm yard manure (FYM); T3 was the vermicompost, an

organic

fertilizer

consisting

of

mixture

of

partially

decomposed organic waste, bedding, and worm castings; T4 was

the inorganic fertilizer, a standard mixture of nitrogen,
phosphorous, and potassium (NPK); T5 was a combination of

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FYM

and

NPK

fertilizer;

and

T6

vermicompost and NPK fertilizer.

was

combination

of

The setup was a randomized

block design (RBD) with four replications of each plant.

The

treatments

consisting

of

FYM,

vermicompost,

and

NPK

fertilizer alone were applied to the soil before planting.

The two combination treatments were applied twice, once at
the time of planting and an equal amount was applied a month
after planting.
harvested.

After a period of 3 months, the crops were

The essential oil from each plant was extracted,

and fresh weights were recorded in each plot.

Results

showed

that

the

application

of

T2

thru

T6

showed a significant increase in fresh weight, dry matter,

and oil yield in the basil crop over the control (T1).

The

application of FYM alone showed the lowest increase over the

control and the application of a combination of vermicompost
with NPK fertilizer showed the highest increase over the
control followed by the combination treatment of FYM and NPK
fertilizer.
fertilizer
treatments

Mean herb yield of the plants grown with NPK

alone

was

consisting

applied alone.

significantly
of

either

of

higher
the

than

organic

the

manures

However, each of the combination treatments

resulted in greater fresh weight yield and dry matter yield

than the organic or inorganic fertilizers alone.

Previous

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studies conducted by Patra et al. (2000) and Chand et al.

(2001) also reported similar results in menthol mint crops.
At the end of the study, Anwar et al. (2005) concluded that
the application of organic manure, combined with a minimum
dose

of

inorganic

fertilizer

or

fertilizer,

organic

manure

was
alone

better

than

inorganic

for

yield,

nutrient

uptake, and quality of basil.

A similar field experiment was conducted by Chand et
al. (2006) on mint and mustard crops in subtropical India.
The setup was also similar, consisting of a RBD with 8
combination treatments composed of different ratios of FYM
and inorganic fertilizer and replicated three times.

T1 was

the control, T2 was FYM alone, and T3 to T8 were inorganic

fertilizers

with

different

NPK

(nitrogen-phosphorous-

potassium) ratios mixed with various amounts of FYM.

All

treatments were applied continuously to the crops for 7

years.
First,

the

mint

followed by irrigation.

seeds

were

planted,

immediately

Irrigation was then applied every

10 15 days (Chand et al., 2006).

Half of each treatment

was applied at the time of planting, and the remaining half

was applied 48 days after planting.
was harvested and weighed.

At maturity, the crop

Dhaincha, a weed commonly grown

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in India to restore nitrogen to depleted soils, was sown and

plowed down after 45 days to allow for its decomposition.
Next, mustard seeds were sown and a full supply of NPK
fertilizer was applied.
later and weighed.

The crop was harvested 4 months

Results from the experiment showed that

the highest increase in dry matter was in T4, which was NPK
133:40:40 fertilizer mixed with an equal amount of FYM as in
T3, with an increase of 92.8% over the control (T1).

Chand

et al. (2006) concluded that a combination of organic manure

and inorganic fertilizer increased the yield and dry matter
of mint and mustard crops.

CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design or Method

According

to

L.

Given

(2013)

descriptive

research

provides a detailed account of a social setting, a group of

people, a community, a situation, or some other phenomenon.
This kind of research strives to paint at complete and

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accurate picture of the world by focusing on the factual

details that best describe a current or past event.
Descriptive research design is a scientific method that
involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject
without

influencing

it

in

any

way.

The

purpose

of

descriptive research is the exploration and description of

phenomenon in real life situations. This approach is used to
generate new knowledge about concepts or topics about which
limited

or

no

descriptive

research

research,

relationships

are

has

been

concepts

identified

conducted.
are

that

Through

described

provide

basis

and
for

further quantitative research and theory testing the survey

type

of

description

research

is

employed

to

collect

information from the subject matter of the study.

Experimental method or design is future oriented and

never hypothesis free. It is the only method of research
that can truly test hypothesis concerning cause and effect
relationships (Gay, 1976).
Ary, et al. (1972) add that experimental method is
generally

regarded

as

the

most

sophisticated

method

for

testing hypotheses.
The researchers considered experimental method as the
appropriate

method

in

the

study

because

the

independent
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variable

is

manipulated.

All

other

variables

except

the

dependent variable are held constant. The effect of the

manipulation of the independent variable on the dependent
variable is observed or measured.
The researchers also considered descriptive method of
research

as

an

appropriate

method

in

the

gathering

and

presentation of information in the chosen field of study

because the method enables the researcher to interpret the
theoretical meaning for further studies.

Methods and Materials

Decomposition of fertilizer
Combine one half sack of each carabao and hog manure.
Expose the mixture to the sun until it slightly dries. After
the mixture has been dried, return it to the sack and mix a
small amount of soil about one-fourth sack until the mixture

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blends well and so it decomposes for about approximately one

week.

Land Preparation
Plow

and

harrow

the

field

twice.

After

the

second

harrowing, construct trellis at a distance of 2.5 x 2.5 m

and with a height of 1.5-2 m. Fix one layer of GI wire no.
14 at the top of each row and column. Fix two layers of GI
wire # 18 at a distance of 3 ft below the upper layer of the
row only. Fix a layer of plastic string on top of the
trellis foundation at 20 cm apart, then fix abaca string or
dried banana bracts string vertically from the upper wire
layer to the bottom wire layer for the vines to crawl on.

Crop Procedure
Break the seed coat lightly and soak the seeds in water
for 24 hours, then wash. Incubate for 24-48 hours until the
radicles appear. On the first day, plant the seeds with
uniform germination to have a uniform stand of plant in the
field.
Plant the second flush on the second day then throw all
the slow germinating seeds. Incorporate organic fertilizer
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at the rate of 50 g per hill before planting. Plant one

germinated seed per hill at a depth of 2 cm and spaced at 50
cm along the row.

Materials
Seedling tray
Shovel
Gardening fence
Pail
Hand pail
Measuring tape

CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
FIRST TRIAL

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INORGANIC FERTILIZER (14-14-14)

ORGANIC FERTILIZER
DAYS
RATE OF
SIZE/
COLOR
WIDTH
NO. OF
DAYS
RATE
OF
SIZE/
WIDTH
NO.PLANTS
OF
APPLICATION
LENGTH COLOR
APPLICATION
LENGTH
PLANTS
OF
OFFERTILIZER
August 09 FERTILIZER
0
0
None
None
5
August
0
0
None
None
5
(Day 1)
09
(Day 17 0
August
1 Inch Yellow
1.27 Cm 5
1)
(Day 8)
green
(.50
August
0
1 inch Yellow
1.27Inches)
cm
5
17
(Day 24 1tbs
green
(.056.35 Cm 5
August
6.5
Green
8)
inches)
(Day 15)
Inches
(2.5
August
5kls
5
Green
7.62Inches)
cm
5
24
(Day
inches
September
1 tbs
5ft
Yellow (3 10.16
5
15)
inches)
10 (Day
Green /
Cm (4
Septembe
3kls
4ft
Dark
11.43
32)
Green
Inches)5
r 10
green
cm(4.5inc
(Day 32)
hes)
SECOND TRIAL
ORGANIC FERTILIZER
DAYS

SIZE/
LENGTH

COLOR

WIDTH

NO. OF
PLANTS

None

None

1 inch

Yellow
green

August
24 (Day
15)

6kls

5 inches

Green

Septembe
r 10

4kls

4ft

Dark
green

1.27
cm
(.50
inches
)
7.62
CM (3
inches
)
11.43
cm(4.5

August
09 (Day
1)
August
17 (Day
8)

RATE OF
APPLICATION
OF
FERTILIZER
0

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(Day 32)

inches
)
INORGANIC FERTILIZER

DAYS

RATE OF
APPLICATION
OF
FERTILIZER
August 09
0
(day 1)
August 17
0
(day 8)

SIZE/
LENGTH

COLOR

WIDTH

NO. OF
PLANTS

None

None

1 inch

Yellow
green

August 24
(day 15)

1 tbs

6.5
inches

Green

September
10 (day
32)

2 tbs

5.38 ft

Yellow
green/
green

1.27cm
(.50
inches)
6.35 cm
(2.5
inches)
10.16
cm (4
inches)

THIRD TRIAL

ORGANIC FERTILIZER
DAYS

August
09 (Day
1)
August
17 (Day
8
August
24 (Day
15

RATE OF
APPLICATION
OF
FERTILIZER
0

SIZE/
LENGTH

COLOR

WIDTH

NO. OF
PLANTS

None

None

1 inch

Yellow
Green

7kls

5 inches

Green

1.27
cm
(0.50i
nches)
7.62
cm (3
inches
)

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Septembe
r 10
(Day 32)

4KLS

4ft

Dark
Green

11.43
cm(4.5
inches
)

INORGANIC FERTILIZER
DAYS

August
09
(Day
1)
August
17
(Day 8
August
24
(Day
15
August
24
(Day
15

RATE OF
APPLICATION
OF
FERTILIZER
0

SIZE/
LENGTH

COLOR

WIDTH

NO.
OF
PLANT
S
5

None

None

1 Inch`

Yellow
Green

2tbs

6 Inches

Green

1.27 Cm
(.05
Inches)
7.62 Cm
(3 Inches

2 Tbs

5.5ft

Green
/Yellow

11.43 Cm
(4.5
Inches)

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY
Organic

fertilizer

provides

better

appearance

and

sufficient nutrients needed by the plants while inorganic

fertilizer

provides

poor

appearance

but

still

provide

sufficient nutrients needed by the plants.

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Organic fertilizer provides longer life to the plants

while

inorganic

fertilizer

provides

shorter

life

to

the

plants due to the damage of the fertilizer to the soil.

Organic

fertilizer

provides

wider

leaves

while

inorganic fertilizer provides smaller leaves than organic.

Organic fertilizer takes time to grow the plant while
inorganic fertilizer forces the plant to grow faster.
There is no significant difference between the rates of
application

of

organic

fertilizer

to

the

plants

while

inorganic fertilizer shows difference between the rates of

application to the plants.

CONCLUSION
We therefore conclude, that the comparison of using
organic and inorganic fertilizer is really helpful for the
farmers, if what should they used for better and effective
production. Organic fertilizer can create a wider leaves and
also remains the nutrients of the soil. The importance of
organic fertilizer is that the plants that are going to
plant is healthy and have a longer life so that the farmers
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who

are

going

to

used

it

can

reduced

the

cost

in

the

production and addition to it, its leaves are green than

inorganic fertilizer. And when inorganic fertilizers have
been used, the effect of it on the plant is that, it grows
longer than organic fertilizer, but be careful with the
measure of inorganic fertilizer because there is chances of
getting loosen the plants and the soil also. Using the right
amount of inorganic fertilizer is very important because the
result depends to the application of fertilizer.

1.

The

comparison

between

organic

and

inorganic

fertilizer were, the organic fertilizer applied with the

total of 5 kilos, from 1 inch with a colour of yellow green
and width of 0.50 inch of leaves gets 5 inches with the
colour of green and width of 3 inches of leaves due to the
application of organic fertilizer, then after 2 weeks when
the fertilizer was applied again with the total amount of 3
kilos, from 5 inches gets 4ft. with the colour of dark green
and 4.5 inches of leaves. While when inorganic fertilizer
was applied with the total of 1tbs, from 1 inch length, with
the colour of yellow green, width of .50 inch leaves gets
6.5 inches length, colour green and width of 2.5 inches of
leaves and after 2 weeks when the fertilizer applied again
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with the total amount of 1 tbs, from 6.5 inches gets 5 ft

with the combination of color green at the top and green at
the bottom and width of 4 inches of leaves due to the
excessive use of inorganic fertilizer.
2.

The

comparison

between

organic

and

inorganic

fertilizer were, the organic fertilizer applied with the

total of 6 kilos organic fertilizer, from 1 inch with a
colour of yellow green and width of 0.50 inch of leaves, the
latter turn into 5 inches with the colour of green and width
of 3 inches of leaves due to the application of organic
fertilizer.

Then

after

weeks

when

the

fertilizer

was

applied again with the total amount of 4 kilos, from 5

inches, the plant turns into 4 feet with the colour of dark
green

and

4.5

inches

of

leaves.

While

when

inorganic

fertilizer was applied with the total of 1 tablespoons of

fertilizer, from 1 inch length, with the colour of yellow
green, width of .50 inch leaves turn into 6.5 inches length,
colour green and width of 2.5 inches of leaves and after 2
weeks the fertilizer applied again with the total amount of
2 tablespoons, from 6.5 inches turn into 5.38 feet with the
combination of colour green at the top and green at the
bottom and width of 4 inches of leaves due to the excessive
use of inorganic fertilizer.

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3.

The

comparison

between

organic

and

inorganic

fertilizer were, the organic fertilizer applied with the

total of 7 kilos, from 1 inch with a colour of yellow green
and width of 0.50 inch of leaves gets 5 inches with the
color of green and width of 3 inches of leaves due to the
application of organic fertilizer, then after 2 weeks when
the fertilizer was applied again with the total amount of 4
kilos, from 5 inches gets 4ft. with the colour of dark green
and 4.5 inches of leaves. While when inorganic fertilizer
was applied with the total of 2tbs, from 1 inch length, with
the colour of yellow green, width of .50 inch leaves gets 6
inches length, colour green and width of 3 inches of leaves
and after 2 weeks when the fertilizer applied again with the
total amount of 2 table spoon, from 6.5 inches gets 5.5
feet with the combination of colour green at the top and
green at the bottom and width of 4.5 inches of leaves due to
the excessive use of inorganic fertilizer.

Recommendation
Nowadays, most of the people agriculture is the main
source of income. So farmers can either used organic or
inorganic fertilizer.

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As a researcher, we would like to recommend of using

organic fertilizer because base in our experimentation and
observation it helps the soil to lessen the acidity and
plants to grow healthy, so that it will avoid the plants
from

other

diseases.

Using

organic

fertilizer

helps

the

farmer to save their money or spend it in just a minimum

cost. Rather than inorganic fertilizer that can grow faster
however the plants die in just a short period of time. And
the costs of the farmers get higher because there are a lot
of chemicals needed to apply for the production.

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