Evaluation of Organic (Cow Dung) and Inorganic (NPK) Fertilizers for the Increase of Yields in Cabbages (Brassica Oleracea Var.Capitata).
The research study was carried out to evaluate the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the increase of yields in cabbages (brassica oleracea var.capitata). The study specifically sought to determine the effects of using different organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth parameters...
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| Language: | English |
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Kabale University
2025
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2831 |
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| Summary: | The research study was carried out to evaluate the effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the increase of yields in cabbages (brassica oleracea var.capitata). The study specifically sought to determine the effects of using different organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth parameters of cabbages, to determine the yield of cabbages using different organic and inorganic fertilizers, and to determine the economic profitability of cabbages using organic and inorganic fertilizers. The experiment was carried out at the teaching and research farm, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Kabale University Uganda between February 2024 and July 2024. Based on the findings, organic manure boosts the height of cabbages significantly but does not have any impact on the number of leaves while NPK boosts the height and number of leaves of cabbages significantly. The findings further revealed that organic manure has no significant stem girth and leaf area of cabbages significantly while NPK has a significant impact on the height and number of leaves of cabbages. In conclusion, plants of NPK gave more height than those of organic manure and control after the application of organic manure. In the second week the total average height and number of leaves were shown indicating NPK dominated with increased height with increased number of leaves as compared to others The researcher also recommends that cabbage farmers should combine organic manure with other organic amendments and supplemental inorganic fertilizers that is NPK if necessary, for a balanced nutrient supply.
Keywords: cabbage, Kabale, fertilizer, performance. |
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