The Effects of Baking Soda to the Growth of Patola (Gourd/ Luffa aegyptiaca Mill)

Background of the study

In past studies, researchers have tried to find different ways to water plants. Probably for recycling purposes. One of the most popular for example is using Laundry water. This was proven to actually speed up the growth of the plant. We hope to have the same results with our experiment.

Objectives

• Find alternative ways to water a plant• See whether baking soda has an effect on a

plants growth

Significance

Baking soda is one of the most common household compounds, and it is also one of the most versatile. There are over 70 uses for baking soda in the house, but very few involved plants. We always seek ways to improve our products to suit the growing needs of today’s society, so if the baking soda is proven to be useful then it may help in the betterment of our economy.

Null Hypothesis

The Baking soda will have no effect on the growth rate of the Gourd seed

Alternative Hypothesis

The Baking soda will increase the growth rate of the Gourd seed

Procedure

There will be 25 pots arranged in rows and columns of 5. ach will have a single seed in it, and will be watered with water mixed with different amounts of Baking Soda.

Results

Day 1 - 4Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 5Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

0.8cm

0.6cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 6Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

1.3cm

0.4cm 0.7cm

1.2cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 7Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

3.2cm

1.6cm 1.9cm

3.7cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 8Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

1cm

5.3cm

3.6cm 4.2cm

6.1cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 9Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

1.4cm

6.9cm

4.5cm 5.1cm

7.3cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 10Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

2.3cm

7.8cm

5.6cm 5.8cm

8.2cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 11Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

3.3cm

9.5cm

6cm 6.3cm

9.3cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 12Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

3..4cm

9.9cm

6.3cm 6.7cm

10.6cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 13Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

0.8cm 3..8cm

10.6cm

6.3cm 6.9cm

11.3cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

Day 14Water 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4

1.4cm 3.8cm

11.5cm

6.3cm 7.4cm

13.1cm

Ratio -Cups of water : Table spoons of baking soda

The smallest of all the plants The tallest from the control group

Conclusion and Recommendation

Based on the results of our experiment, we concluded that baking soda shouldn’t be used when watering your plants because outcome produce undesirable results. The ones with higher concentrations seemed to have grown slower than the ones in the control group.