Balanced Fertilization Strategy of Cabbage in the Highlands, Northern Philippines

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E. K. Mamaril M. M. Marquez H. M. Imong F. J. Picpican Gennie B. Soyon
Benguet State University-College of Agriculture

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Balanced fertilization strategy for cabbage was studied at the Soil Science Experimental Area, College of Agriculture, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet from December, 2005 – March, 2006 (on station trial) and at Paoay, Atok, Benguet from February, 2006 – June, 2006 (on farm trial). The objectives of the study aimed to determine balanced fertil-ization for cabbage in the two areas, determine the effect on the growth of cabbage and its effect on the soil properties.


Application of farmer’s rate (250-100-100 kg/ha N-P2O5-K2O + 7 tons/ha chicken manure) and recommended rate + 5 tons/ha chicken manure produced the heaviest yield of cabbage in the on-station trial. An increase on the pH value, organic matter and nitrogen content of the soil was noted from farmer’s rate.

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Vol 56 (2007): Benguet State University Research Journal
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