Growth and Yield Performance of Mung Bean Applied with Vermichar as Nutrient Supplement

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of vermichar integration in mung bean production on the growth and yield, changes in the characteristics of soil, and economic returns.Methodology: The experiment was conducted at Angadanan Isabela, Philippines, using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three (3) replications and a total of 18 plots.The treatments were; T1 -Control (No application), T2 -30-10-20 NPK ha-1 , T3 -30-10-20 NPK ha-1 plus 0.5 Vermichar, T4 -30-10-20 NPK ha-1 plus 1.0 Vermichar, T5 -30-10-20 NPK ha-1 plus 1.5 Vermichar and T6 -Vermi-char (100%). ResultsThe Vermichar application showed significant results on the plant height fifteen, thirty, and forty-five days after planting.Significant results were obtained regarding the number of pods, seeds per pod, and total weight of seeds of the experimental plants in the study.The computed yield per sampling area of the experimental plants showed significant results.In terms of income over farm inputs and labor cost, T1 -Control (No application of Recommended Rate of Inorganic Fretilizer plus Vermichar) had the highest return, 618.56%, and the lowest was in T3 -30-10-20 NPK ha -1 plus 0.5 Vermichar had a return of 525.61%.The soil analysis before and after the conduct of the study showed changes in pH level, organic matter, phosphorus and potassium content. Conclusion:The addition of 30-10-20 NPK ha -1 plus 1.5 Vermichar had been proven to produce taller plants, a greater quantity of nodules per plant, the number of developed pods, and higher number of seeds, hence the heaviest seed per sampling area.Therefore, this attribute practice in mung bean production is an ideal and potential practice for farmers.