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

Document Type

Thesis

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