TY - M-10356
AU - LUCEÑARA, JEZRIEL
TI - TASIPALUSU: AN ORGANIC BROAD-SPECTRUM INSECTICIDE FOR CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus) IN LEONARDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
T2 - Scientific Research Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science

PY - 2025
VL - 3
IS - 2
SN - 2584-1416

AB - ABSTRACTThis
action research investigated the effectiveness of TASIPALUSU, an organic
broad-spectrum insecticide formulated from Tanglad (lemongrass), Sili (hot
pepper), Panyawan (Makabuhay), Luya (ginger), and Suka (vinegar), on the growth
and yield performance of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) at Leonardo National
High School, Leonardo, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur. The study was conducted to
provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic insecticides that pose health
and environmental risks. Specifically, it aimed to determine the influence of
TASIPALUSU on cucumber growth, yield, and pest resistance.A
Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was employed with three treatments: T1
(10 ml/L TASIPALUSU), T2 (15 ml/L TASIPALUSU), and T3 (control, without
TASIPALUSU). The organic formulation was applied weekly beginning 15 days after
transplanting. Plant height was recorded at intervals, and yields were measured
across four harvests.The
findings revealed significant improvements in plant growth and fruit yield
among cucumbers treated with TASIPALUSU compared to untreated plants. After 45
days, plants under T2 (15 ml/L) reached 180 cm, while those under T1 (10 ml/L)
grew to 150.5 cm. In contrast, control plants attained only 115 cm. Yield
performance further highlighted the benefits of TASIPALUSU: T2 consistently
produced 7–13 kg per harvest, T1 yielded 5–12 kg, and the control group
produced only 2–5 kg. These results confirm that TASIPALUSU enhances vegetative
growth, improves fruit yield, and minimizes pest damage, indicating its
potential as an eco-friendly insecticide.





The study
concludes that TASIPALUSU is a viable organic intervention that supports
cucumber production while promoting sustainable and environmentally safe
farming practices. It is recommended that further research be conducted under
different environmental conditions and with varied crop species to validate its
broader application and optimize dosage levels.

KW - : TASIPALUSU
KW -  organic insecticide
KW -  cucumber production
KW -  pest management
KW -  sustainable agriculture
KW -  yield improvement
DO -