Seed Yield of Five Garden Pea (Pisum sativum) Entries Applied with Different Organic Fertilizers

Abstract

The study was conducted at Benguet State University Experimental Station from November 2012 to February 2013 to evaluate the growth and seed yield of garden pea applied with different organic fertilizers; ascertain the most effective organic fertilizer for garden pea seed production; determine the interaction effect of entries and organic fertilizer; and determine the profitability of seed production of garden pea applied with organic fertilizers. Based on the results of the study, among the garden pea entries evaluated, DK-30 and Lapad were moderately resistant to powdery mildew. However, Semi-chinese had the highest total of yield and DK-30 has a lowest total of yield. Garden pea entries applied with Azolla Compost had the tallest plant height, longest pod and seed. There is no interaction effect of garden pea and application of different organic fertilizers. Moreover, applications of different organic fertilizers recorded positive ROCE except Chinese entry. Therefore, application of different organic fertilizers is not profitable. Overall, Semi-chinese showed the best performance in producing seeds, and Vermi compost was the best fertilizer to be applied.