Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effect of ripening dried banana leaves on ripening bananas and the quality of the fruit produced. Methodology: This research was conducted from May to June 2022 at the Agrotechnology Laboratory and Research and Experimental Garden, University of Bangka Belitung. This study used a completely randomized design with a single-factor form of the addition of dried banana leaves. Results: The test results on day-4 and day-6 showed that the variance had no significant effect on the variables fruit hardness, total dissolved solids, weight loss, and vitamin C. The use of dry banana leaf weights did not accelerate ripening. The ripening of bananas with the three dry banana leaf weight treatments showed fruit ripening on the same day. Limitations: Limited by its small sample size and short storage period. Contribution: This study found that using dried banana leaves to ripen kapok bananas in a ground hole can reduce ripening time, post-harvest loss, and improve fruit quality. This suggests that dried banana leaves can be used as a sustainable and cost-effective method to ripe kapok bananas.
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