Production and management of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) at Yoki's Farm in Mendez, Cavite
Date
12-2015
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major Course
Major in Horticulture
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Bong M. Salazar
Abstract
The major practice on production and management of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) was conducted from April 13, 2015 to May 23, 2015 at Yoki's Farm in Brgy. Palocpoc 1, Mendez, Cavite. The farm uses both conventional farming method and hydroponics system for production of lettuce and other vegetables. Yoki's Farm has 4 hydroponics greenhouses and uses Nutrient Film Technique for production of lettuce. The major lettuce variety grown in the farm is Green Ice. Other varieties grown are Red Rapid, Lollo Rosa NRBL2, Green Towers, and Tyrol. Harvesting of lettuce at Yoki?s Farm is done upon order of buyer. Lettuce crops are harvested 40 to 45 days from sowing, when it has reached the desirable size and color depending on what variety. They are harvested with the use of pruning shears or scissors. Lettuce production for one season at Yoki's Farm costs about PhP 132,282.28. This includes depreciation costs of greenhouses and tools and equipment, material cost, electricity, and labor cost. The gross return from harvested lettuce from April 1, 2015 to May 12, 2015 was estimated at PhP 180,804.75. The total cost was subtracted from the gross returns hence there was a net profit of PhP 48,522.47. The return of investment was 1.37.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993 2015 A3 /D45
Recommended Citation
Dela Paz, Lady Daisy DL, "Production and management of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) at Yoki's Farm in Mendez, Cavite" (2015). Undergraduate Theses. 5155.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/5155
Document Type
Thesis