Mulching Technology and Giving NPK to Increase The Growth and Yield of Shallots Luh Kartini dan Made Sri Yuliartini
Agrotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Warmadewa University
{luhkartini59[at]gmail.com- yuliartinisri[at]yahoo.co.id}
Abstract
Shallot plants are one of the leading national commodities in addition to chilies and potatoes. The government must re-evaluate to intensify and encourage farmers to return to planting crops that have been a daily necessity in the community. Although it is undeniable, that the need for shallots in Indonesia has been an important note in advancing agricultural production. This study aims to obtain the most appropriate mulching technology and NPK fertilizer dosage for improving the physical condition and soil fertility as well as the availability of nutrients to obtain maximum growth and yield of shallots. The method used in achieving the goal is the experimental method in the field using a factorial randomized block design (RBD) with three levels of mulch types and four levels of NPK fertilizer doses. The highest oven dry weight and stover oven dry weight were obtained in the interaction between husk mulch and NPK fertilizer 250 Kg ha-1 (MsP3), namely 3.53 g and 7.03 g.
Keywords: Shallot Plants, Mulch, NPK Fertilizer
Topic: Strategi Kebijakan Penanggulangan Kemiskinan Ditengah Pandemi Covid-19 di Bali
