Effects of Bokashi from Kitchen-Wastes on the Growth of Pechay (Brassica rapa L. ssp. chinensis cv. Black Behi) in a Dutch-Bucket Hydroponic System

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

• Sanzia Marie Jose Rebullido Navarro, De La Salle UniversityFollow
• Vince Anjelo M. Hebron, De La Salle UniversityFollow
• Red C. Torrano, De La Salle UniversityFollow

Document Types

Paper Presentation

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)

School Name

De La Salle University

Track or Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Cabral, Kerry P.

Start Date

25-6-2026 10:30 AM

End Date

25-6-2026 12:00 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

DLSU Laguna Campus (In-person) - Enrique K. Razon Jr. Hall - EKR 403

Abstract/Executive Summary

Rapid urbanization in the Philippines has led to a proliferating food-waste problem. To combat this, Bokashi composting is being utilized as a sustainable solution, with recent studies demonstrating its viability within hydroponic systems. Given that Pechay is a staple vegetable in the country, testing Bokashi-based hydroponics for its cultivation offers an innovative approach to recycling food waste for sustainable food production. However, when applied in a Dutch-bucket system in this study, the plants failed to thrive due to slow nutrient release and other environmental factors. Consequently, these variables must be further optimized to successfully support Pechay growth in a Bokashi-integrated hydroponic system.

Keywords

kitchen waste; rapid urbanization; bokashi; hydroponics; pechay

Initial Consent for Publication

yes

Statement of Originality

yes