Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Castilla Campus
Mayon, Castilla, Sorsogon

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WILD CHILI (CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS) AS ORGANIC

PESTICIDE TO THE GROWTH DEVELOPMENT OF PETCHAY (BRASSICA RAPA)

Arlene S. Durana

A research submitted to the faculty of Sorsogon State University Castilla-Campus Mayon,

Castilla, Sorsogon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

APRIL 2022
 CHAPTER I

Introduction

Pesticides are any substance or combination of compounds used to prevent, eradicate,

repel, or mitigate pests. Making pesticides is very common nowadays. It is quite beneficial in our
world, particularly in agriculture. As a result, many people, such as farmers, continue to
experiment and make their own pesticides in order to improve the quality and quantity of their
agricultural crop production. Additionally, it may refer to the treatment of organisms such as
crops that have been harmed by insect pests. Insect pests attack agricultural crops on a regular
basis. One of the biggest worries of farmers and/or agriculturists who want to cultivate their own
plants is the possibility of a number of pests that are harmful to quick plant growth. Pesticides
are one of the chemically effective weapons for maintaining rapid plant development following
the eradication of insects, but they are rarely utilized in their original form.

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of utilizing wild chili (Capsicum
frutescens)) as an organic pesticide in order to improve the progress or growth development of
Pechay (Brassica rapa) Using wild chili (Capsicum frutescens)) as a pesticide can help reduce the
number of pests in the crops. Furthermore, because many people presently apply planting,
pesticides made from wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) are becoming more popular, therefore this
study is applicable to our generation and beyond.

Importance of the study:

The study is worthwhile since it provides fresh information about the usage of wild chili
(Capsicum frutescens) as insecticides in agriculture. The study can also benefit the following:

Businessmen: It allows the market to produce new inventions based on the concepts of this
study, which is particularly beneficial to developing countries like the Philippines.

Farmers: Farmers, particularly the low-income farmers, would help to make and provide their
own insecticide by using wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) to protect their crops from pest
damage.

Agriculture: Using this organic pesticide will reduce the problem of too many pests in a short
amount of time.

Future Researcher: It will serve as a citation to other related studies.

General Objectives:

The purpose of this study is to see how utilizing wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) as an organic
pesticide affects Pechay's growth and development (Brassica rapa)

Specific Objective:

 To determine the effect of using wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) as organic pesticide to
the growth of Pechay (Brassica. rapa)
 To determine, if wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) can be used as an organic pesticide,
particularly in Pechay (Brassica rapa)
 To reduce agricultural problems caused by pest that is wild chili (Capsicum frutescens))
was used as a pesticide.

Scope and Delimitation:

The study's main goal is to determine the efficacy of wild chili as an organic pesticide
when used on Pechay (Brassica rapa). Wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) from the market and
farms will be used throughout. The study will last a month.

Time and Place:

The study was conducted at Sorsogon State University Castilla- Campus, Mayon Castilla
Sorsogon on April to May 2022.

Definition of Terms:

Wild Chili (Capsicum frutescens) - is a wild chili pepper having genetic proximity to the
cultivated pepper Capsicum sinense native to Central and South America. It is also characterized
by triangular fruits which grow pointing upwards.

Pechay (Brassica rapa) - is a vegetable plant with green leafy leaves, small in size, have white
stalk of the leaves and usually called bok choy. This vegetable grows in tropical country.

Pesticide- A pesticide is any substance used to kill, repel, or control certain forms of plant or
animal life that are considered to be pests.

Pest- a destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
 CHAPTER II

Review of Related Literature

This chapter contains related literature, which was acquired from the internet, articles, and other
sources.

G.F Antonious, J.E. Meyer, J.A Rogers and Y. Hu (2007) farmers around the world
provides a pesticide that can be used to exclude the number of pests and insects. Pepper (annum)
as organic pesticides has a feasibility to control the highest quantity of pests and to have a
highest rate of crop production. Consequently, it can help to the quick growth of fibers and
plants. Today, chili pepper (capsicum annum) grows widely in many parts of the world as an
important commercial crop that can be tested to produce an organic pesticide without bad effect
to the health of the people and also that is eco-friendly.

Chili peppers (capsicum annum), despite their fiery hotness, are one of the very popular
spices known for their medicinal and health benefiting properties. The chili actually, is a fruit
pod from the plant belonging to the nightshade family (Solenceae), within the genus, capsicum.
(Berke and Shieh, 2000)
 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design and methodology of the study. This also includes
the cultural management practices, data collection procedures and statistical tools and analysis

Experimental Plant

The study used wild chili (Capsicum Frutescens) and petchay (Brassica rapa). To assess the
efficiency of wild chili as an organic fertilizer, wild chili was acquired in the market and petchay
was obtained from the Sorsogon City farm station.

Management

Making wild chili (Capsicum frutescens) as organic pesticide.

This is the step on how to make wild chili organic fertilizer.

 First, chop the wild chili into small pieces and put it to blender. If you don't have a
blender, dice the wild chili before adding them to the bucket.

 Second, fill the hot pot with water. Then add the wild chili, blended or chopped, and wait
for it to boil.

 Third, allow it to cool for at least 15-20 minutes before straining it to obtain the pure
extract of wild chili.

 Fourth, soak it for 24 hours and keep it cool and out of reach of children.

 Fifth, store for later use and use at least 1 liter, then obtain a second cap with a drilled
hole in the top and use it nearly like a spray bottle. Then, as a fine mist, spray the entire
plant, being careful not to overdo it.

 Lastly, apply every 5 to 7 days or after pouring water. Do not apply organic pesticide in
the morning but rather apply it late in the afternoon.

Seed sowing

Pechay seeds were planted in seedling trays with a mixture of pure garden and animal
manure. Seeds were planted at a half-inch depth in the seedling tray's prepared soil medium, and
it was watered every day with non-chlorinated water.
Planting of Pechay seedling

Pechay was transplanted to a polyethylene bag with mixed pure soil and animal manure
after two weeks, when it was about 2-3 inches high.

Application of Wild Chili as organic pesticide.

After transferring the seedlings into the polyethylene bag, organic insecticide was applied.
The organic pesticide was placed in a spray bottle so that it could be applied finely to the plant.
Wild chili should be applied as an organic pesticide late in the afternoon. At least 1-2 times a
week, this treatment can be used.

Statistical Treatment

T-test will be used in analysis. Apply it every 5 to 7 days or after the heavy rainstorm as
possible.