<![CDATA[Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.) is a high-value horticultural crop whose growth is strongly influenced by light intensity. Shading is commonly used to regulate light availability and create more favorable growing conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different shading levels on the growth of pakcoy. The experiment was conducted at the Greenhouse of FMIPA UPG 1945 NTT, Oebobo District, Kupang City, from November to December 2025 using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three treatments: no shading (T0), 60% shading (T1), and 80% shading (T2), each replicated five times. Observed parameters included plant height, number of leaves, and fresh weight, and the data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test at a 5% significance level. The results showed that shading significantly affected pakcoy growth; the no-shade treatment (T0) resulted in the tallest plants, while 60% shading (T1) produced the most optimal overall growth, and 80% shading (T2) led to the lowest performance. Therefore, 60% shading is recommended to improve pakcoy growth under the given conditions.]]>
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