The effect of Different Frequency of Fertilizer Applications on Growth Performance and Yield of Capsicum annuum

This research was conducted to observe the effect of different frequency of fertilizer application on the growth performance and the yield production of Capsicum while
keeping the rate constant. Three frequency treatments of every 4 days, 7 days and 14 days were used utilizing Capsicum annum as the subject crop for the experiment. The
experiment was conducted in three replications and arranged in randomized design. The Capsicum annum was planted in a control environment utilizing polyethylene bags measuring 15” diameter. Parameters evaluated were growth performance, yield production (number of fruits, length of fruits and weight of fruits). Results of the experiment showed that the shorter the frequency of fertilizer application, the higher
and better the growth development and the higher the yield of Capsicum annum. When the frequency was applied at every 4days interval, the fruits yield averaged at 16 fruits
per plant, where as when the frequency of fertilization was reduced to 7 days interval and 14 days interval, there is a reduction of yield to 12 fruits and 9 fruits per plant
respectively. Correspondingly, the fruit weight and size of fruits also are consistent with the results of the number of fruits in which the shorter the intervals of frequency
between application the higher the weight and size of the fruits. The results show that frequency management in fertilization is important in maximizing crop yield.