Optimization of Liquid Organic Fertilizer Concentration of Banana Stem on Cucumber Plant Growth (Cucumis sativus L)
Abstract
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is a vegetable from the Cucurbitaceae family. Cucumbers are fruit vegetables that offer numerous benefits in people’s daily lives, leading to a high demand for this commodity. This fruit is popular across all levels of society, necessitating a relatively large and sustainable supply. This study examined the growth of cucumber plants under the influence of banana stem liquid organic fertilizer (LOF). The research employed a non-factorial Randomized Block Design (RAK) with two replications to assess how banana stem LOF impacts the growth of cucumber plants. Six treatment doses were used: 0 (control), 30%, 35%, 40%, and 45%. The results revealed that plants treated with a 200ml dose of LOF exhibited a higher growth rate than other doses. At the same plant age, the tallest plants were observed at the 200ml dose, while the lowest number of leaves was recorded at the 0 dose. The study identified that applying a 200ml dose of LOF at 5MST significantly impacted plant growth compared to other treatments. The findings suggest that a 200ml dose of banana stem LOF is highly suitable for promoting the growth of cucumber plants. These results can serve as a guideline for achieving optimal cucumber plant growth.
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