Abstract
This study aims to determine the effect of various types of organic matter on the growth of chili plants in a cultivation system using alang-alang mulch with half the root area irrigating. This research was conducted from August to November 2020 in Kambu, Kendari City. The study was arranged based on a Randomized Block Design (RAK) consisting of 4 treatments, namely without organic matter (B0), 10 t ha-1 cow dung + alang-alang mulch (B1), 10 t ha-1 rice husk biochar + alang-alang mulch (B2) and 10 t ha-1 biochar of cocoa pods + reed mulch (B3). The treatment was repeated 4 times. The results showed that the effect of organic matter significantly affected plant height, base weight, dry weight, number of leaves, leaf area, soil moisture and soil temperature. The best treatment was obtained in cow manure treatment with a percentage increase in the percentage increase. plant height 28 DAP and 42 DAP were 89.6% and 100.4%, respectively.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
