Test Effectiveness Fertilizer Organic KoHeA+MF with Substance Regulator Grow Experience To Germination and Growth of Red Chili Seeds (Capsicum Annuum L.) Varieties Lotanbar

2026-05-04T06:15:39+07:00

Chili Plants (Capsicum annuum L.) Red chili is one of the leading horticultural commodities, widely consumed by
the public for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The demand for red chili continues to increase alongside
population growth. Consequently, increased red chili production must be accompanied by improvements in
quality. The use of high-quality seeds is a major factor in enhancing both quality and yield. The planting medium
is another critical factor influencing plant growth, especially in the nursery stage. Additionally, phytohormones or
plant growth regulators (PGRs) affect seed germination. This study aimed to examine the effects of different
dosages of the organic fertilizer KoHeA + MF, various types of natural PGRs, and their interactions on the
germination and early vegetative growth of red chilli seeds of the Lotanbar variety. The experiment employed a
Completely Randomized Design (CRD) factorial arrangement with four doses of KoHeA + MF organic fertilizer (0, 5,
10, and 15 tons/ha) and four types of natural PGRs (no PGR, young coconut water, shallot extract, and bamboo
shoot extract), each applied at a 50% concentration. The variables observed included germination rate, maximum
growth potential, plant height, leaf length, and number of leaves. Results indicated that KoHeA + MF organic
fertilizer significantly influenced vegetative growth of red chilli plants, whereas natural PGRs enhanced seed
germination rates. The optimal treatment combined a planting medium mixed with KoHeA + MF at 10 tons/ha and
seed soaking in natural PGR derived from young coconut water

JURNAL AGRONOMI TANAMAN TROPIKA (JUATIKA)

Test Effectiveness Fertilizer Organic KoHeA+MF with Substance Regulator Grow Experience To Germination and Growth of Red Chili Seeds (Capsicum Annuum L.) Varieties Lotanbar