Major practice in organic eggplant (Solanum melongena) production during wet season (2018 [manuscript]
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2018
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John Mark T. Jardin
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The major practice in organic eggplant (Solanum melongena) production was conducted from June 4, 2018 to September 18, 2018 in a 300 m² area at the Ramon Magsaysay Cnter for Agricultural Resources and Environment Studies (RM-CARES), Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The objectives were; to acquire necessary information through hands-on training in the production of organic eggplant; to become more familiar with the different stages of growth and development of eggplant; and to determine the cost and return analysis of a single cropping for organic eggplant production during wet season. During the period, the student was exposed to different activities in RM-CARES including seedling preparation, pricking of seedlings, care and management of seedlings, land preparation, transplanting, application of organic fertilizer and vermin tea, and other cultural management practices employed in organic eggplant production. the student field practice was also attended the seminars and training conducted by the RM-CARES to further enhance his knowledge and experience in organic system. Moreover, based from the results of this organic eggplant production of the major practice student, the total harvested yield was 192 kg which was sold at Php 40.00/kg that resulted to a total gross income of Php 7,680.00. With this amount, the major practice student gained a net income of Php 4,280.00 with an ROE of 125.88%. The total cost of production for the 300 m² organic eggplant was recorded with a total of Php 3, 400.00.