Growth and Yield of Pechay (Brassica rapa) and Mustard (Brassica juncea) in Vertical Hydroponics System

Abstract

The study evaluated the growth and yield of pechay (B. rapa) and mustard (B. juncea) in vertical hydroponics system. The study aimed to determine the growth in terms of height (cm), number of leaves produced and yields in 6-week cultivation of period. It was conducted to produce a clean and safe food as well as to help the farmers produce higher yield of a suitable crop using small space. The treatments used in the study were the following: T1, pechay (B. rapa)and T2, mustard (B. juncea). Each treatment consisted of 25 replicates. Each treatment was assessed through monitoring and data gathering throughout the duration of the study. The results revealed that T1 (P) (21.54 ± 2.93) obtained a significant higher mean height (cm) compared to T2 (M) (18.53 ± 2.610). Mean number of leaves produced and yield obtained in both treatments showed no significant differences. Based on the study, there is a significant difference in terms of height and no significant differences were observed in the number of leaves and yields. It is concluded that the crops can be grown in vertical hydroponics system since yield in terms of number of leaves produced and volume produced are given much weight as basis in observing the effectivity of the crops in hydroponics system. The study has a significant contribution in the understanding of soilless agriculture; hydroponics as a popular way to grow plants indoors that reduces the risk of crops being exposed to pests and harsh weather conditions.