Vol. 27 (2021)

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Effect of three organic fertilizers treatments on sensory evaluations of baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)

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July 21, 2021

https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/27/2021/8670

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C. Parwada,

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Department of Horticulture, P. O. Box 35 Marondera, Zimbabwe; Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Horticulture, Women’s University in Africa, P.O. Box 1175, Marondera, Zimbabwe

V. Chigiya,

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Department of Horticulture, P. O. Box 35 Marondera, Zimbabwe; Seke Teachers College, Mangwende Road, 16120, Chitungwiza P.O. Box Sk 41, Seke, Zimbabwe

W. Ngezimana,

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Department of Horticulture, P. O. Box 35 Marondera, Zimbabwe

J. Chipomho

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Department of Horticulture, P. O. Box 35 Marondera, Zimbabwe

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foliar concentrations preferences residual chemicals slow release taste

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Parwada, C., Chigiya, V., Ngezimana, W., & Chipomho, J. (2021). Effect of three organic fertilizers treatments on sensory evaluations of baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.). International Journal of Horticultural Science, 27, 59-63. https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/27/2021/8670

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Abstract

Sources of fertilizer are one of the major factors influencing baby spinach leaf texture, sweetness, bitterness and after-taste. However, the effects of fertilizer sources on baby spinach growth performance and consumer preferences are not known. A survey was carried out at the Seke Teachers’ College (SKC) community, Zimbabwe to determine the consumer preferences on the baby spinach grown on the organic fertilizer (cattle, poultry and goat manures) as well as on control inorganic  fertilizers (7% N, 14% P, 7% K). The study used 32 females and 30 males as panellists for sensory evaluations. Organoleptic tests were performed for the baby spinach leaves using a panel of 62 testers. An interval line scale (16 cm long) was used to measure the liking for sweetness, colour, bitterness and after-taste. A 9-point hedonic scale was used to decide the overall preferences. Organoleptic tests showed significant differences (P<0.05) in appearance and taste between the inorganic and organic fertilizers used. The baby spinach leaves grown on organic fertilizers was preferred more compared to that grown on inorganic fertilizer (control). Therefore, it is recommended to use organic fertilizers in baby spinach production in order to satisfy consumer preferences.

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