ISSN 1655-2202

CLARRDEC Leaet 2011 No. 2

Cost and Return Analysis
For one-hectare Sinkamas Production

Gross Income
800Rankon@P200 P 160,000.00
( big bundles)

Expenses
Source of Technology:
Land Preparation

Yam bean
Plowing P 2,500.00 Research, Extension & Training
Harrowing 2,500.00 Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
Bed Construction 600.00 San Marcelino, Zambales
Planting & Mulching 6,250.00
Irrigating 1,000.00 Published by:
Weeding
Fertilizer Application
7,500.00
750.00
Regional Applied Communication Office
Central Luzon Agriculture and Resources
Production Guide
Harvesting & Bundling
Sub-Total P
12,500.00
33,600.00
Research and Development Consortium
Central Luzon State University
(Sinkamas)
Science City of Muoz, Nueva Ecija
Supplies and Materials
Seeds 9,000.00 and
Fertilizers:
Organic 7,200.00 Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, Forestry
Complete 4,000.00 and Natural Resources Research and Development
(PCAARRD)
Urea 1,000.00
Los Banos, Laguna
Crop Giant 7,600.00
Sub-Total P 28,800.00

Overhead Expenses

Land Rent (computed @ 15 cav/ha

for irrigated rice) 9,660.00
Gasoline 5,400.00
Sub-Total 15,060.00
Total Operating Cost P 77,460.00

Net Income P 82,540.00 Copyright@2012 by

RAC 106.56% Central Luzon Agriculture and Resources Research
and Development Consortium (CLARRDEC)
Central Luzon State University
Science Citry of Muoz
Nueva Ecija 3120
 Yambean Production Guide
INTRODUCTION Seed Sowing Weeding

Yam bean or commonly known as Sinkamas, is Make shallow holes, 1/2 inch deep on top of the Weeding is done 3-4 weeks after planting before
considered as one of the most important vegetables raised beds 5-6 inches apart. Place one seed per hole the vines crawl away from the base of the plant and before
because its pod is a good source of Vitamin A, C, K, and cover it with soil. After sowing, spread rice straw on the second fertilizer application. On-the-spot weeding
folate, calcium, sodium and potassium. It is low top of the beds 1-2 inches thick as mulch. from time to time is done to minimize weed problem.
in saturated fat and cholesterol but a good source of
dietary fiber. The fresh tuber serves as thirst quencher
especially during summer. It is now popularly processed
into sinkamas pie and other delicacies. It is also used for
pickles, salad, candies and other cooked dishes.

San Marcelino is the major producer of Sinkamas

in Zambales and supplies the demand for sinkamas of
Pampanga and Tarlac provinces.
Manual weeding

Cultivation

Recommended Soil Type: Light soil Irrigation Management Fertilization

Irrigate the crop three times, one after planting or Apply 24 bags organic fertilizer per hectare and two
Cultural Management seed sowing then before fertilizer application or 3-4 weeks bags complete fertilizer during the last harrowing as basal
after planting and again at 3-4 weeks before harvesting if fertilizer.
Land Preparation no rain falls within the intervening periods.
Apply Urea a month after seed sowing just after
Prepare the land by plowing and harrowing the removing the weeds at the rate of one bag per hectare by
field twice or until cleared of debris. Construct raised beds broadcast method. This must be done late in the afternoon
one meter wide and level. to allow the fertilizer grains to settle into the soil.

Harvesting

Three to four months after planting, tubers are

ready to harvest. Remove the mulch and the upper part
of the vines and leaves leaving one-foot long for holding
the tubers during harvesting. Use pointed stick or bolo to
uproot the tubers.

Marketing is done by Pakyaw System when the

buyer appraise the value of the crops before harvesting.