COST AND RETURN ANALYSIS OF SMALL-SCALE PRODUCTION OF Brassica Napus L. Varchinensis (PECHAY) USING DIFFERENT METHODS OF CULTIVATION

Eunice L. Lluz; Madelyn Yruma

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i6.2019.733

Authors

Eunice L. Lluz University Research and Development Services, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines 6400
Madelyn Yruma College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Resources

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i6.2019.733

Keywords:

Brassica Napus L. Varchinensis (Pechay), Cultivation, Small Scale Production, Randomized Completely Block Design

Abstract [English]

A Cost and return analysis of small scale production of Brassica napus L. varchinensis (Pechay) production using different methods of cultivation was evaluated based on the growth and yield performance of Brassica napus L. varchinensis (Pechay) from field trial. An experiment was undertaken involving four treatments with two methods of planting and two levels of plant density and layed out in Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with replications. Results showed that the survival rate and growth of Brassica napus L. varchinensis (Pechay) based on the actual number of plants, transplanted plant with high density plants was significantly higher compared to other treatments indicating that transplanted Pechay at high density planting is favorable than other methods. The fresh weight of Pechay after 30 days of cultivation using direct seeding (T₁ and T₂) was significantly higher compared to T₃ and T₄. Partial cost and return analysis in direct seeded Pechay at high planting density were the most profitable while transplanting Pechay seedling at low density planting was the least profitable.

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