Overview

Original Research

GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF VEGETATIVELY PROPAGATED CHERRY TOMATO VARIETIES AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT MEDIA UNDER GREENHOUSE CONDITIONS

TIMARIO, ARLYN T 1, and PABIONA, MYRNA G 2.

Vol 20, No 02 ( 2025 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14822770   |   Author Affiliation: Soil Science Department, College of Agriculture, Central Mindanao University, Musuan Maramag Bukidnon, Philippines 1,2.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 1-11   |   Published on: 01-02-2025

Abstract

Greenhouse farming offers a sustainable crop production amidst climate variability. This study, conducted at DA-NMACLRC, Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, used a factorial in Completely Randomized Design to evaluate vegetative propagation and the effects of different growing media on growth, yield, and cost-efficiency on different varieties of cherry tomatoes. Results showed that Machyo Red had superior nursery performance, while M3 (50% garden soil, 30% compost, 20% sawdust) and M4 (30% garden soil, 30% compost, 40% rice hull) improved plant height and stem thickness. In the greenhouse, KT Red attained the highest yield, and M3 was identified as the most cost-effective growing medium.

Keywords

Greenhouse Farming, Cherry Tomatoes, Vegetative Propagation, Growing Media, Cost-Efficiency.