Swine bio-fertilizer can be used as organic fertilizer, based on the criteria of quality and quantity necessary for the soil and plant. The objective of this study was to evaluate nutrition and yield of two colored pepper cultivars, fertilized with swine bio-fertilizer, using organic cultivation techniques. Two hybrid cultivars were evaluated: Amanda (yellow fruit) and Rubia (red fruit) and four bio-fertilizer doses (0, 30, 60 and 120 m³ ha-1) applied in the soil before planting and under cover after seedling transplant. There was response for bio-fertilizer doses with positive effects on the nutrition of pepper plant and fruit yield. Cultivar Rubia presented a higher SPAD index and higher N content in the leaves than cv. Amanda (p < 0.05). Yield of extra fruits was 15.39 t ha-1, with bio-fertilizer dose of 110 m³ ha-1 for the two cultivars. As for commercial yield, cv. Rubia was more productive (21.45 t ha-1) than Amanda (17.22 t ha-1). It was concluded that the application of swine bio-fertilizer provides to plants an adequate nutritional state and yield potential; thus, it can be recommended for non conventional fertilization for the cultivation of yellow and red pepper plants under field conditions.
Capsicum annuum L.; organic fertilizer; swine waste; fermentation
