Abstract
This study was established at the Urban Agriculture Demonstration Site of the West Visayas State University main campus in La Paz, Iloilo City from July 2007 to July 2008. The study (1) determined the best soil media and (2) evaluated the effect of different soil ameliorants on green onion, pechay, and tomato when grown in containers. Results of the study showed that the use of pure compost was the best medium in increasing the yield of tomato, green onion, and pechay. Results further showed that the use of IMO and rice hull as soil ameliorants did not increase yields of the three species of vegetables tested. The use of rice hull generally reduced the yields particularly of pechay. Prospective urban gardeners and even vegetable growers may be encouraged by the results of this study to utilize their biodegradable wastes as compost for food production. Results further suggest that recycling and composting have vast potential for addressing the food, health, and income needs of the urban poor and landless, and will generate jobs for women.

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