GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF LETTUCE (LACTUCA SATIVA L.) USING DIFFERENT NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS IN AEROPONICS METHOD

Abstract

Background: The study was conducted to determine the growth and yield performance of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) using different nutrient solutions in aeroponic system in Gonzaga, Cagayan. Specifically, it determined the growth parameters, their yield parameters. The study was undertaken for two months, from December 21, 2023 to January 30, 2024 at Cagayan State University Gonzaga Campus in Flourishing, Gonzaga, Cagayan. It used a single-factor experiment in Complete Randomized Design (CRD).
Findings: The study revealed that plant height (cm), plant leaves, weight (g) and average leaf production had a significant difference among the treatments. The most suitable for growing lettuce in aeroponics was the used of T2 (100%N+44%P+83%K) nutrient solution since it has recorded the best results in terms of growth and yield. The average plant height and average weight of the plant showed highly significant among all the five treatments. The least results were documented with the used of T4 (13%N+0%P+38.3%K) nutrient solution.
Conclusions: Based on the result of this study, it can be concluded that plant height (cm), plant leaves, weight (g) and average leaf production had a significant difference among the treatments.