Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics in Enhancing the Gulayan sa Paaralan

Author/s: Marina G. Reyes |

The study aimed to measure the effectiveness of the Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics in enhancing the Gulayan sa Paaralan using plastic and styrofoam containers, and to serve as a self-learning resource for students. The participants of the study were selected Grade 10 students who recognized the significance of using the SNAP Hydroponics solution in growing vegetable crops. They observed that vegetable crops grown in the SNAP Hydroponics solution using styrofoam containers were healthier than those grown using plastic containers.

A descriptive method of research was used in this study. The main instrument was an observation sheet, which included weekly observations of the length of crops grown using styrofoam and plastic containers with soil and SNAP Hydroponics solution. An independent t-test was used to reveal the significant difference in the effectiveness of SNAP Hydroponics in enhancing the Gulayan sa Paaralan.

The findings revealed a significant difference in the effectiveness of SNAP Hydroponics using styrofoam and plastic containers. It was concluded that the use of SNAP Hydroponics with styrofoam enabled the plants to grow healthier in terms of size and appearance. Based on the results, this study might be of great use in action planning as a recommended material for the enhancement of Gulayan sa Paaralan, as well as for the development of learning modules for teachers and students in Agricultural Crop Production. It may also serve as a guide for action plans for other researchers.

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