Performance of Jute(Corchorus Capsularis L.) as Affected by the Application of Combined Inorganic and Vermicompost Fertilizers

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the performance of Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) applied with
vermicompost combined with inorganic fertilizer. Specifically, the objective of the study was to determine the best level of
vermicompost combined with inorganic fertilizer on the performance of jute. This study was conducted at Infanta,
Pangasinan during season 2016. The experimental design used was the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). A
total area of 85 m2 was divided into three equal blocks representing the number of replications and each block was
further subdivided into five equal plots corresponding to the different treatments used. Results of the study revealed that
the use of any fertilizer combinations did not significantly affect the production of jute in terms of growth and yield.
However, in terms of cost and return analysis, Treatment 3 (50% inorganic + 50% vermicompost fertilizer) obtained the
acceptable net income, return on expenses, return above operating expenses and average production cost.