UJI BEBERAPA DOSIS KASCING PADA BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.)
Abstract: Cocoa (Theobroma
cacao L.) is a plantation crop that has a high economic value, but low
productivity and quality of cocoa in Indonesia due to substantial losses. One
of many efforts we can do to improve the quality and quantity of cocoa
production is through improving the quality of seeds. Fertilizing is one of
important factor on the growth of cocoa seedling. Application of organic
material as fertilizer can give a good effect for plants. One of many organic
material that can be used is a mixture of vermicompost. This study aim is to
determine the effectof vermicompost on the growth of cocoa seedlings and get
the best doses for the growth of cocoa seedlings. This research was conducted
in the experimental field of Agriculture Faculty, University of Riaufrom
September to December 2014. This research was carried out using completely
randomized design (CRD), which consisted of 4 treatments with 3 replications.
The treatments consisted of :(K1) without vermicompost/plant, (K2) 15
gvermicompost/plant, (K3) 25 gvermicompost/plant, (K4) 35 gvermicompost/plant.
The results showed that the giving of vermicompost on cocoa seedlings effected
on seedling height, number of leaves, girth and leaf area. Giving vermicompost
25 g/plant the best results on the growth of cocoa seedlings.
Penulis: Putri Ayu Handayani,
Sampoerno, M. Amrul Khoiri
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd150451
