Application Of Mulch and Organic Fertilizer To Increase Growth and Yield Of Eggplant Plants (Solanum melongena L.)

Abstract

This research aims to determine the effect of the type of organic mulch and the dose of manure on the growth and production of eggplants. This research was carried out in Mohoni Village, East Petasia District, North Morowali Regency. The research was carried out from September to November 2020. In this research, a factorial Randomized Block Design (RAK) was used, consisting of two factors. The first factor is the application of several types of organic mulch, consisting of: without mulch (Mo), empty oil palm bunch mulch (M1); rice straw mulch (M2), and corn straw mulch (M3). The second factor of application of various doses of cow manure consists of: without manure (D0), 10 t/ha (D1); 20 tons/ha (D2); and 30 tons/ha (D3). The research results showed (1) There was no significant interaction between the type of organic mulch treatment and the dose of manure on the growth and yield of eggplant; (2) Rice straw mulch provides higher growth and yield of eggplant and is significantly different from without mulch, but not different from empty palm fruit bunch mulch and corn straw, and (3) A dose of 10 tons/ha of manure produces growth and yield of eggplant plants. higher and significantly different from without application of cow manure, but not significantly different from doses of 20 t/ha and 30 t/ha.