Influence of biofertilizer produced using drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.) unused parts on the growth performance of two leafy vegetables

Hatsadong Chanthanousone; Thao Thu Phan; Co Quang Nguyen; The Dieu Thi Nguyen; Hien Thao Thi Pham; Hai Thi Hong Truong

doi:10.18006/2023.11(2).280.289

Authors

Hatsadong Chanthanousone Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0713-3719
Thao Thu Phan Tay Nguyen Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dong A University, 33 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Da Nang, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5193-1224
Co Quang Nguyen Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9369-312X
The Dieu Thi Nguyen Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Hien Thao Thi Pham University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University 102 Phung Hung, Dong Ba, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1512-1605
Hai Thi Hong Truong Institute of Biotechnology, Hue University, Road 10, Phu Thuong, Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6591-5485

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18006/2023.11(2).280.289

Keywords:

Lettuce, Moringa organic fertilizer, Mustard spinach, Organic farming, Rate of fertilizer

Abstract

The non-edible parts of Moringa oleifera, such as stems, branches or leaf petioles, have often been discarded while the leaves are consumed as a vegetable or are used to produce organic fertilizer. This study aimed to determine the optimal conditions for producing Moringa organic fertilizer (MOF) from previously unused parts and to compare these fertilizers with cow manure and bio-organic fertilizer. Seventy kilograms of the unused Moringa parts were blended with fifty kilograms of manure, 0.2 kilogram of Trichoderma-based product and two kilograms of superphosphate. The mixture was incubated at different intervals, including 5, 7 or 9 weeks. Next, the effects of MOF on the growth, yield, ascorbic acid content and Brix of lettuce and mustard spinach were also determined and compared with other organic fertilizers (cow manure and bio-organic fertilizer). Results of the study revealed that 25 tons per ha of MOF were significantly superior to those treated with cow manure and bio-organic fertilizer in the case of vegetable yields. Further, 7 weeks of MOF incubation was found suitable to produce an optimal yield during the various incubation period. These results suggested that the Moringa non-edible parts can make organic fertilizer and enhance growth, yield, and leafy vegetable production.

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