Introduction

Abelmoschus esculentus is a popular vegetable in tropical and sub-tropical

countries in the world which is known as Okra or lady’s finger. Besides the nutritional

benefit of it, the different parts of the plant are used extensively in traditional medicine

around the world. Abelmoschus esculentus is a member of the hibiscus family,

Malvaceae and has the typical floral characteristics of hibiscus family. National Research

Council, (2006). Okra is said to be of economic importance because of its nutritional

value that has the potential to improve food security. FAO, (2006).

Additionally, Sumagaysay (2014) stated that Abelmoschus esculentus is a

vegetable crop has proven to be very profitable. Abelmoschus esculentus fruits provide

fresh and delicious vegetable meals. It has also many uses because of its protein, calcium

and iron content.

According to Si Han et al. (2015) the use of chemical fertilizers and organic
manure has both positive and negative effects on pant growth and the soil. Chemical

fertilizers are relatively expensive, have high nutrients content, and are rapidly taken up

by plants. While organic manure has a number of shortcomings, including low nutrient,

slow decomposition and different composition of nutrient, however organic manure has

multiple benefits due to the balanced supply of nutrients. Fertilizer application is the

process of applying fertilizer in soil. Fertilizer is the one that farmers applying in their

crops. It helps the crops to produce more yields and it will help to improve the products quality.

Organic fertilizers contain only plant or animal-based materials that are either by

product of naturally occurring processes, such as manures, leaves and compost. The use

of organic amendments applied to soil is not only enhancing of its nutrients but also

reduces the incidence of pest. Putting organic fertilizer ensure Abelmoschus esculentus

more productivity. Organic farming is friendlier to the environment, therefore on organic

farms are likely to find a greater diversity of plants and animals. There are lower levels of
pesticide residues in organic food, as only a small number of chemicals are allowed in

organic food production. However, it should be noted here that it is possible to produce

conventionally-grown fruit and vegetables with minimal residues, Realbuzz, (2006).

Inorganic fertilizers, also refers to as synthetic fertilizer is manufactured

artificially and contain mineral or synthetic chemicals. Inorganic fertilizers are also

known as synthetic or artificial fertilizers. These kinds of fertilizers are manufactured.

Inorganic fertilizers do not need a certain time to decomposed before to use it because

these contain nutrients that can be readily absorbed by plants. According to Basics of

Gardening team, Inorganic fertilizers are usually use as rescue treatment to plants that are

malnourished, unhealthy or even dying. Inorganic fertilizers are appropriate in this

situation because the nutrients needed by the plants are readily available. In comparison,

using an organic fertilizer would mean that the plant has to wait until the components of
the organic fertilizer have been broken down first into its primary nutrients. By then, the

plant could be dead already. The use of inorganic fertilizer can improve the crop yield4soil, total nutrient
content. Realbuzz, (2006).4

4This present study conveyed information through the used of observation in

comparative experimentation of propagating Abelmoschus esculentus in different

application method. The researchers observed different application of organic, inorganic

fertilizer and no fertilizer on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus. This research

mentioned what are the possible outcome on the preferred application method of the

researchers in propagating Abelmoschus esculentus. This study also aimed to expressed

some recommendation after the researchers find out the outcome of this comparative

experimental study and also benefited the school of the researchers.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the significant differences on the application of

organic fertilizer, inorganic fertilizer and no fertilizer in propagating Abelmoschus

Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:

1. How may the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus in organic fertilizer, inorganic

fertilizer and no fertilizer be described in terms of;

1.1. plant height; and

1.2. number of leaves?

2. Is there a significant difference on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus in

organic fertilizer, inorganic fertilizer and no fertilizer?

3. What recommendation can be proposed to help the farmers in propagating the

There is no significant difference on the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus in

organic, inorganic fertilizer and no fertilizer.

Significance of the Study

The present study conveyed information through the use of observation in

fertilizer and no fertilizer. The importance of this study is to determine the significance

differences on the growth of a Abelmoschus esculentus organic fertilizer, inorganic

fertilizer and no fertilizer.

The conduct of this study and its findings are deemed to benefit the following.

Farmers, to have a guide in improving the growth of Abelmochus esculentus using

organic fertilizer, inorganic fertilizer and no fertilizer, they can use this as their resources.

School, this study will help the school in formulating school-based projects in agriculture

and may open opportunities for using the spare lot for planting crops income generating

income projects

Community, will benefited in a way that they can also adopt the procedure of this study.

And because of this present study they have an insight on how to utilize the available

resources in Barangay Venitinilla Paniqui, Tarlac.

abelmoschus esculentus through the use of organic and inorganic fertilizer to increase

Scope and Delimitation

This study aimed to determine the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus known as

Okra. Specifically, the smooth green okra used as the subject of this study, the

researchers observed the Abelmoschus esculentus for 50-60 days to determine the

difference in organic fertilizer, inorganic fertilizer and no fertilizer to the growth of the

Abelmoschus esculentus. The present study used two (2) treatments, Vermicompost

(organic) fertilizer will be applied to the first plot with ten (10) Okra plant, the second

plot will make use of (inorganic) Urea Fertilizer ten (10 pcs) of Okra plant and last plot

will not receive any fertilizer, this soil is called no fertilizer. Each plot contains ten (10

sacks) with 2 Okra plant each sack, total of thirty (30 pcs) of plants with three (3) plots.
The researchers will apply Vermicompost cast for four (4) times every month, and for the

second treatment will also apply Urea Fertilizer for two (2) times in a month. The present

study used comparative experimental design to know what is the effective or better

treatment to use. The excluded variables of this present study are the following; weather

that includes temperature and wind speed, while the included variables are the fertilizer

and water. It also described how effective the different treatment that are applied

regarding to the growth of Abelmoschus esculentus in terms of their height (cm) that will8

be measured every week at 4 o’clock in the afternoon and number of leaves that counted

because the researchers has the instrument or tool to measure.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are defined explicitly based on how they are used in

different statement. They are carefully and well defined to help learners and readers to

understand the study. This is defined operationally and conceptually.

need to test to determine the significant difference on application of both organic and

inorganic fertilizer.

Fertilizer- this refer to the fertilizer use by the researchers to supply the nutrients needed

by the plant to improve the quality.

Height- the distance from bottom to top of Abelmoschus esculentus in centimeter.

Inorganic fertilizer- a synthetic fertilizer manufactured artificially and contains minerals

or synthetic chemicals.

Number of leaves- this refer to the number of Abelmmoschus esculentus leaves per

plant.

Organic fertilizer- this refer to the Vermicompost fertilizer applied by the researchers on

propagating Abelmoschus esculentus. the natural fertilizer or came from fannyard that
includes the manure.

Smooth green okra- a deep green and native variety with yellowish white fruits.

Urea fertilizer- is an inorganic fertilizer which contain white crystalline solid that will

provide nitrogen to the plants and increase the yield of the plant.10

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