THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF FERMENTED TURMERIC (Curcuma longa L.) ON THE GROWTH AND YIELD OF PECHAY (Brassica chinensis L.)

This study was conducted under the Experimental Area, College of Agriculture, MSU Campus, Fatima, General Santos City, from March to April 2019. This study aimed to determine the effects of different levels of fermented turmeric on pechay. A Randomized Complete Block (RCB) design was used in this experiment with four treatments replicated three times. The treatments were as follows. Treatment 1- (Control) no application, T2-5% Fermented turmeric, T3-10% Fermented turmeric, and T4-15% Fermented turmeric. The results indicate that the plant height, number of leaves, plant weight and the plant yield of pechay showed no significant effect when applied with different levels of fermented turmeric. Based on the foregoing it is suggested to use fermented turmeric as pesticides and basal application of fertilizers is recommended.