CONCEPT PAPER

Title: Effectiveness of Vermitea on Growth and Yield Performance

of Hydroponically-grown Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

GAP:

 chemical inputs on soil

 less availability of soil area on urban area
 toxic gain from inorganic fertilizer

REASONS:
Hydroponics

 Better growth rate. Plants no longer waste valuable

energy searching for diluted nutrients in the soil.
 water will become a critical issue in the future when
food production is predicted to increase by 70%
according to the FAQ, Hydroponics is considered a
viable solution to large-scale food production.
 No soil will be use. It can be grown on places where
land is limited, doesn't exist or heavily contaminated.
It can also be done indoor and have huge space savings.
 It can grow foods all year round regardless of the
season. Farmers can provide foods at the appropriate
time minimizes their business profit.
 All of the minerals are contained in the water. That
means you can measure and adjust the pH levels of your
water mixture much more easily compared to the soils.
That ensures the optimal nutrients uptake for plants.
 Yields are 20 to 25 percent bigger with hydroponic
systems, compared to growing in soil.
Basil

 Basil Contains Powerful Antioxidants because it

contains water soluble flavonoids called rientin and
viceninare which can help to protect white blood
cells. Basil has also been known to help fight free
radical damage.
  It is useful to our health because it gives a lot of
benefits. It can be an Anti-inflammatory herb, may
help fight cancer, contains natural antibacterial
properties and acts as a natural adaptogen.
Adaptogenic herbs help your body deal with stress, and
with the amount of stress seen today everyone needs
some help balancing stress loads.
 Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K and
manganese; a very good source of copper, vitamin A (in
the form of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), and
vitamin C; and a good source of calcium, iron, folate,
magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.
 most commonly used fresh in recipes. Commonly steeped
in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in
ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles). The leaves
are not the only part of basil used in culinary
applications, the flower buds have a more subtle
flavor and they are edible.
 one of the plants suitable and recommended that can
easily adapt hydroponic farming

Vermitea

 It is easy to make and not too laborious

 the nutrients in worm tea help seedlings grow strong.
It is suggested that inoculation should be done two
weeks before you plant your seedling.
 It will help your plants produce more foliage and
larger stems. This greatly helps plants that are
lacking enough sun.
 help the environment by reducing and even eliminating
the use of chemical fertilizers that can cause water
pollution
 it could promote organic farming