Performance evaluation of pechay (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) using different organic growing media under hydroponic system

Abstract There is a growing interest among vegetable growers in using locally available media hydroponic production. This study assessed the growth and yield of pechay, nutrient solution consumption plant, its quality different (foam, coco peat, raw rice hull, saw dust, vermicompost, composted straw, hull) Kratky system at Institute Agriculture, Camiguin Polytechnic State College-Catarman Campus, Tangaro, Catarman, from June 10, 2021, until July 15, 2021. The was laid Randomized Complete Block Design with seven treatments three replications. Tukey’s Honest Significant Difference (HSD) used to compare significant differences between treatment means. Results showed that type did not significantly affect pechay performance, insect pests disease incidence, consumption, final solution. However, highly difference observed horticultural root development characteristics except for percentage per plant survival rate. In terms parameters, were number marketable non-marketable yields, weight harvest index. Our results use foam could be effectively increase production under system. organic (raw peat) also promising their performance. It can concluded affects system; however, potential these various should further tested verification.