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Manchester High, MidlothianBIOLOGY MISCAgricultural science sba (reviewed)

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Introduction Background Pak choi is a leafy vegetable that originated from south china. It is appreciated for its versatility as the whole plan it edible and can be cooked in many ways. Although lettuce-like in appearance, the Pak choi is related to the family Brassicaceae, to which vegetables such as cabbage, mustard greens, cauliflower, broccoli, water cress and radish belong. This biennial is known for the juicy, crisp texture of its leaf stalks and the sweetness of its flowering shoots. Its white stalks join green leaves that are broad and spoon shaped. It has shallow roots and grows quickly. The vegetable is prepared by first cutting the leaves at the central stem. Young stalks are preferred as they are tenderer. Pak choi is best used fresh and is often stir-fried or braised. Its leaves are sometimes preserved by salting or are dried to be used in soups. Problem statement Plants can grow under different conditions; which condition plants grow better organic matter or topsoil? As a student of agriculture, the task was given to carry out an investigation to see if plants grow better in organic materials or topsoil. Aim To determine in which condition does plants grow better, in organic matter or topsoil.4 | P a g e Methodology Experimental Design The experiment was conducted in loam soil at the Manchester high school on March 15, 2019. The purpose of the experiment is to determine under which condition does plants grow better. The experimental plot consisted of 4 bed labelled A, B, C, D. Each bed was 24ft. long, 48 plants were planted on each bed. The distance was 2×2ft apart Materials, tools and Equipment Pak choi seeds, seedling tray, hand spade, plastic bags, fertilizer, knapsack sprayer, trans planters, irrigation system, hoe, rake, cutlass5 | P a g e Schedule of activities for 6 weeks Week 1 Seeds were planted in seedling tray and watered Week 2 Seedlings were watered daily Week 3 Seedlings were watered by irrigation system and transplanted Week 4 Seedlings were watered by irrigation system Week 5 Plants were harvested packaged and sold

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