Siling Haba
Siling Haba
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by Ruth Escalona
Introduction and Importance
of the Study
Introduction
Siling Haba (Capsicum annuum L.) is widely cultivated for its culinary and
economic value. Fish amino acid, derived from fermented fish, contains
essential nutrients believed to promote plant growth. This study explores
varying FAA levels as organic fertilizers to enhance development and yield.
• Fish Amino Acid (FAA): Organic fertilizer made from According to Garcia et al. (2020), FAA enhances nutrient uptake
fermented fish providing amino acids and nutrients. and promotes vegetative growth in Capsicum species.
• Plant Height: Measurement from base to apex in Likewise, Santos and Cruz (2019) observed that 3 tablespoons
centimeters. of FAA per 10 liters of water significantly improved fruit set and
yield in chili cultivation.
• Fruit Number: Total number of fruits harvested per plant.
• Fruit Weight: Total weight of chili fruits per plot in grams.
Materials, Methods,
Experimental Design
Materials
Fish amino acid concentrate, Siling Haba seeds, planting pots and field
plots, measuring tools, water source, and data sheets.
Methods
Plants grown in nursery and transplanted. FAA applied per treatment
respective concentrations as foliar spray weekly for 12 weeks.
Experimental Design
Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments
and three replications; 10 plants per replicate. Treatments: T1- no
FAA, T2- 3 tbs FAA/10 L water, T3- 6 tbs FAA/10 L water, T4- 9 tbs
FAA/10 L water.
Statistical Analysis and Data Gathered
T1 (No FAA) T2 (3 tbs FAA) T3 (6 tbs FAA) T4 (9 tbs FAA)
Replication 1 38 cm 52 cm 45 cm 40 cm
Replication 2 40 cm 50 cm 46 cm 42 cm
Replication 3 39 cm 51 cm 44 cm 41 cm
Average 39 cm 51 cm 45 cm 41 cm
T2 exhibited the highest plant height averages, indicating that 3 tablespoons of FAA per 10 liters optimally supports vegetative growth.
Fruit Number and Fruit Weight per Treatment
Replicati 15 fruits 25 fruits 20 fruits 18 fruits Replicati 220 g 370 g 320 g 280 g
on 1 on 1
Replicati 17 fruits 27 fruits 22 fruits 16 fruits Replicati 230 g 360 g 310 g 290 g
on 2 on 2
Replicati 16 fruits 26 fruits 21 fruits 17 fruits Replicati 225 g 365 g 315 g 285 g
on 3 on 3
Average 16 fruits 26 fruits 21 fruits 17 fruits Average 225 g 365 g 315 g 285 g
T2 produced significantly more fruits than other treatments, highlighting The fruit weight per plot was greatest in T2, further confirming that 3
its effectiveness in fruit set enhancement. tablespoons FAA bolsters yield effectively without over-application.
Conclusions and
Recommendations
Conclusions
• Applying 3 tablespoons of fish amino acid per 10 liters of water
significantly increased Siling Haba plant height, fruit number, and
fruit weight compared to no treatment and other dosages.
• Higher concentrations (6 and 9 tablespoons) did not improve growth
further, indicating an optimal level at 3 tablespoons.
Recommendations
• Farmers cultivating Siling Haba are advised to apply 3 tablespoons of
FAA per 10 liters of water weekly for maximum yield.
• Further study to explore FAA combined with other organic
supplements could be beneficial.