Growth Of Cocoa Seedlings Research Articles

Effects of Manure and Urea Fertilizer on Cocoa Growth (Theobroma cacao L.)

This research was conducted in Cingkam Mekhanggun Village, Lawe Alas District, Southeast Aceh Regency with a height of ± 250 meters above sea level. This research will be carried out from September 2020 to December 2020 with the aim of being able to determine the effect of manure and the correct dose of urea fertilizer in order to obtain the growth of cocoa plants. This study used a factorial randomized block design (RBD) consisting of 2 treatment factors and 2 replications, namely the first factor of manure (K) with treatment K1 = 100 gr / polybag, K2 = 200 gr / polybag and K3 = 300 gr / polybag. The second factor was Urea (U) fertilizer with 3 treatment levels U1 = 1 g / polybag, U2 = 2 g / polybag and U3 = 3 g / polybag, so that 9 treatment combinations were obtained. The results showed that manure could not increase the growth of cocoa seedlings, plant height, leaf area, stem diameter and biomass weight. The application of urea fertilizer cannot stimulate the growth of cocoa seedlings in the nursery. The treatment combination between manure and urea fertilizer cannot stimulate the growth of cocoa plants in the nursery

The Effect of Biofertilizer from Waste Bioconversion on The Growth of Cocoa Seedlings

Organic waste can be a source of environmental pollution if not managed properly. The organic waste transformed by Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae produces liquid biofertilizer (LB) containing nutrients and beneficial microbes for plants. This study aims to determine the effect of dosage and frequency of application of liquid biofertilizer on the growth of cocoa seedlings and soil properties. The experiment used a randomized complete block design with seven treatments and four replications. The treatments were a control, LB 3% every two weeks, LB 3% every four weeks, LB 6% every two weeks, LB 6% every four weeks, LB 12% every two weeks, LB 12% every four weeks. The results showed that LB 6% every four weeks was the best treatment in increasing seedling height, stem diameter, and weight of fresh shoot, dry shoot, and dry roots of cocoa seedlings at 20 weeks old compared to other treatment. The application of LB significantly increased soil pH, but not significantly affected on the content of organic C, total N, available P and exchangeable cations at soil. Biofertilizer from bioconversion of organic waste using BSF larvae is suitable to improve the growth of cocoa seedlings.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN BEBERAPA DOSIS PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR (POC) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.)

This research aims to determine the effect of several doses of liquid organic fertilizer of tomatoes on the growth of cocoa nurseries. Cocoa nurseries need nutrients that support the growth of cocoa seedlings. Liquid organic fertilizer of tomatoes contains the nutrients needed for the growth of cocoa seedlings. This research method was carried out experimentally with 6 treatments of POC doses of a mixture of tomato extract, coconut water, and rice water, with 4 replications. he results of the study, it was explained that giving a dose of 25 ml of POC mixed with tomato extract, coconut water and ricE water/ 100 ml of water had a good effect on the growth and development of cocoa seedlings for the character of seedling height, number of leaves and leaf length. Furthermore, for the character of stem diameter, no significant effect was seen on the increased in stem diameter of cocoa seedlings. To overcome this, it is necessary to increased the dose of fertilizer or add other organic materials that can increases the diameter of the cacao seedlings.

The RESPON PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.) DENGAN PEMBERIAN BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) AKAR KAKAO

The aims of this study were: (i) to determine the response of cocoa seedling growth to cocoa root PGPR; (ii) determine the appropriate PGPR concentration of cocoa roots for the growth of cocoa seedlings. The research was carried out in June – December 2021, located in the Jember State Polytechnic nursery with an altitude of 89 m above sea level. The study used non-factorial RAK, namely: PO = PGPR concentration 0 ml/liter/5 polybags; P1 = PGPR concentration 50 ml/ liter / 5 polybags; P2= PGPR concentration 100 ml / liter / 5 polybags; P3 = PGPR concentration 150 ml / liter / 5 polybags and 6 replications. The results showed: (i) Cocoa seedling growth response by giving PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) Cocoa Roots had a significant effect on plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, wet weight and dry weight of roots, number of roots and root volume; (ii) Provision of optimal PGPR concentration of cocoa roots on root dry weight : 109 ml / l and root wet weight : 99 ml / l.

PENGARUH PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR GAMAL DAN UREA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN VEGETATIF BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao. L)

Research the effect of liquid organic fertilizer gamal and urea on vegetative growth of cocoa seeds (Theobroma cacao. L). The study was conducted for 12 weeks (3 months) from July 2021 - October 2021. The research was carried out in the Agrotechnology Experimental Garden at Widya Gama Mahakam University Samarinda. Research uses The research method used a Randomized Block Design (RAK) with a 4 x 4 factorial experiment consisting of 3 replications. The first factor is Urea Fertilizer (U) which consists of 4 levels, namely U0 (control), U1 (3 g/polybag), U2 (6 g/polybag), U3 (9 g/polybag). The second factor was Gamal Leaf POC (G) which consisted of 4 levels, namely G0 (control), G1 (200 ml/polybag), G2 (250 ml/polybag), G3 (300 ml/polybag). The expected output is to provide information about the best dose of Urea fertilizer for the vegetative growth of cocoa seedlings for the community. Provide information about the best liquid organic fertilizer from Gamal leaves for the vegetative growth of cocoa seedlings for the community.

PENGARUH KOMPOSISI MEDIA TANAM DAN ZPT ATONIK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.)

[EFFECT OF PLANTING MEDIA COMPOSITION AND ATONIC GCS ON THE GROWTH OF COCOA SEEDS (Theobroma cacao L.)]. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the essential crop commodities which is prospective and provides an excellent opportunity to improve community welfare. This study aimed to determine the effect of combination planting media and atonic growth control substances (GCS) on the growth of cocoa seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.). The research was conducted at Jalan Harmonika Baru Pasar 2, Tanjung Sari Medan in March -June 2019. The research was carried out using factorial randomized block design (RBD) with two factors: planting media (manure, ultisol soil, sand) and atonic GCS (0, 1, 2, 3 cc/L water). The first factor is the composition of the growing media in the form of manure, ultisol soil, and sand which consists of 4 fields, namely control, ratio 1:1:1, ratio 1:2:1, and ratio 1: 3:1. The second factor is the dose of atonic GCS application, which consists of 4 levels, namely without atonic GCS application, 1 cc/L, 2 cc/L water, and 3 cc/L water. The results showed that the combination of planting media consisting of manure, ultisol, and sand with a ratio of 1: 3: 1 has a significant effect on increasing plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and leaf area of cocoa seedlings. The atonic growth control substances of 3 cc/L water significantly increased plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and leaf area of cocoa seeds. The interaction between the growing media composition and the concentration of GCS atonic significantly affected the number of leaves. However, it was not significant for plant height, stem diameter, and leaf area of cocoa seeds. To conclude, the composition of the planting medium and atonic growth control substances significantly affect the growth of cocoa seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.)

Inokulasi Mikoriza pada Media Tanam Campuran Kompos Kotoran Kambing Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao

<p>Improvements in cocoa cultivation techniques need to be done by adding goat manure as a mixture of planting media to improve the physical properties of the soil in order to make it easier for roots to develop. This objective of this study was to determine concentration of mycorrhizae, the best growing media for cocoa seedlings, and interaction on the growth of cocoa seedlings. The method used was randomized block design with two factor. The first factor was the inoculation of mycorrhizae consisting of four levels: without inoculation of mycorrhizae 10 g/plant, 20 g/plant, and 30 g/plant. The second factor was the growing media with three levels of growing media: top soil, top soil + goat manure compost (1:1), and top soil + goat manure compost (1:2). The results showed that the growing media had a significant effect on the height and volume of plant roots. Growing media of top soil produced the best average seedling by 38.06 cm and root volume by 4.39 cm3. The interaction of giving mycorrhizae with growing media had a significant effect on root volume with the best treatment 10 g/plant mycorrhizae and top soil by 5.67 cm3. The results analysis of root infection by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi showed the highest infection in the 20 g/plant mycorrhizae and top soil by 80%. Application of mycorrhizae with growing media can increase cocoa yield and growth. Planting media mycorrhizae infected to soil can affect cocoa seedling.</p>

Pengaruh Biochar Kulit Buah Kakao dan Berbagai Agens Hayati Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao

The use of cocoa pod husk biochar and various biological agents in the planting medium significantly increased the growth of cocoa seedlings. The research was conducted using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with a Split Plot pattern. The main factors consisted of 2 (two) treatment levels, namely: B0 (without biochar of cocoa pod skin) and B1 (15 g of cocoa pod husk biochar), while the child factors consisted of 4 (four) treatment levels, namely: A0 (without biological agents), M (arbuscular mycorrhiza 15 g), MR (arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g + 15 ml rhizobacteria) and MT (arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g + Trichoderma sp. 15 ml), so that there are 8 (eight) treatment combinations, namely: B0A0 (without biochar and without biological agents), B0M (without cocoa pod husk biochar + arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g), B0MR (without cocoa pod husk biochar + arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g + rhizobacteria 15 ml), B0MT (without cocoa pod husk biochar + arbuscular mycorrhiza 15 g + Trichoderma sp. 15 ml), B1A0 (cocoa pod husk biochar 15 g + without biological agents), B1M (cocoa pod husk biochar 15 g + arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g), B1MR (cocoa pod husk biochar 15 g + arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g + rhizobacteria 15 ml), B1MT (cocoa pod husk biochar 15 g + arbuscular mycorrhizae 15 g + Trichoderma sp. 15 ml), which repeated 4 (four) times so that there are 32 experimental units. The variables observed were plant height, total leaf area, number of leaves, root length, root dry weight, shoot dry weight. The results showed that the interaction of cocoa pod husk biochar and biological agents had no significant effect on the growth of cocoa seedlings. Application of cocoa pod husk biochar 15 g/polybag had a significant effect in increasing the growth of cocoa seedlings compared to without cocoa pod husk biochar, while the application of biological agents was shown in the 15 g arbuscular mycorrhizae + Trichoderma sp. 15 ml / polybag has a very significant effect on increasing the growth of cocoa seedlings compared to without biological agents.Keywords: Biochar, arbuscular mycorrhizal, nutrient uptake.

Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) pada Berbagai Jenis Klon dan Jenis Pupuk Kandang

Several factors that affect production of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.), one of which is the quality of seedlings. The quality of seedlings is affected by the type of clones and the composition of the planting media. This study aims to obtain the influence of clone types and types of manure, as well as the interaction between clone types and types of manure on the growth of cocoa seedlings. The study was conducted in the field of practices and Laboratory of the State Polytechnic of Lampung, in January to June 2017. The method used was a Randomized Block Design (RBD) factorial pattern consisting of two factors. The first factor is the type of clone consisting of three levels, namely K1 = TSH clone 858, K2 = ICS 60, and K3 = TSH 908. The second factor consists of four levels namely P0 = Control, P1 = Chicken Manure, P2 = Cow Manure , and P3 = Goat Manure. The results showed that the use of TSH 858, ICS 60, and TSH 908 clones had the same effect on all observed variables. However, the use of manure has a significant effect on each variable, but the amount of leaf chlorophyll is relatively the same between clone types and types of manure, there are interactions between clone types and types of manure.

Respon Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) Terhadap Pemberian Kompos Limbah Kelapa Sawit

Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the important plantation commodities after oil palm and rubber. This plant has a high economic value and is a foreign exchange earner. The seeds produced are used as raw material for the foodstuff industry as well as for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency, the productivity of cocoa-farmers in Jambi is still very low, only reaching 585 kg ha-1. This study aims to obtain a dose of oil palm waste compost to support the growth of cocoa seedlings. The experiment was carried out in Pijon Village, Jaluko District, Muaro Jambi Regency from December 2020 to April 2021. This experiment was carried out using a completely randomized design environment. The treatment design used was compost dosage consisting of 4 levels, namely p0 = without giving compost, p1 = 5 tons ha-1 (7.5 grams per 3 kg of media), p2 = 10 tons ha-1 (15 grams per 3 kg of media) and p3 = 15 tons ha-1 (22.5 grams per 3 kg of media). The observed data were tabulated and analyzed with analysis of variance. If the calculated F value has a significant effect, then the DNMRT further test for 95% accuracy is carried out. The results showed that the application of compost 15 tons ha-1 showed an increase the plant height of 63.78%, the stem diameter of 73.68%, the shoot dry weight 30.83%, the total dry weight 95.12%, an the short root ratio 90.37%.

The Effect of Beans Position of the Fruit and Liquid Organic Fertilizer on the Cocoa Seedlings


 Introduction: This study was aimed to examine the effect of beans positions of the fruit and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF) on the growth of the cocoa seedlings (Theobroma cacao ) in early nurseries.
 Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at the agricultural experiment land, Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien, Medan Helvetia District, Medan City from April to June 2020. This study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) within two factors. The first factor was beans position of the fruit (B0= peduncular, B1= median, B2= apical). The second factor was LOF application (D0= un-treated, D1= 3 ml.l-1, D2= 5 ml.l-1). The variables including radicle length, seedlings height, number of leaves, leaf area, stem diameter, and root fresh weight were then processed using ANOVA and BNT at the rate of 5%.
 Results: The beans position of the cocoa fruit was an insignificant effect on all parameters of seedlings. LOF application was significant on seedlings height at 4, 6, and 8 weeks after planting (WAP) and also the number of leaves at 8 WAP, but it had an insignificant effect on radicle length, leaf area, stem diameter, and root fresh weight. The interaction of beans position of the fruit and LOF application on the vegetative growth of cocoa seedlings in the early nursery also did insignificant in all parameters of this study.

EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN CENDAWAN MIKORIZA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KAKAO SAMBUNG PUCUK (Theobroma cacao L.) DI KABUPATEN SIKKA

The use of mycorrhizal biofertilizers in shoot grafting cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) nurseries is one of the efforts made to increase cocoa growth in Sikka Regency. This study aims to determine the effect of the dose of mycorrhizal biological fertilizer on the growth of cocoa seedlings. The study used a randomized block design (RAK) with fertilizer doses of 0 g/polybag (control), 10 g/polybag, 20 g/polybag, 30 g/polybag, 40 g/polybag 50 g/polybag. The results showed that the treatment the addition of mycorrhizae on shoot grafting cocoa seedlings had no effect on all growth variables observed at 30 days after mycorrhizal application and significantly affected all growth variables for cacao seedlings aged 60 days after mycorrhizal application. Giving mycorrhizae to shoot grafting cocoa seedlings at a dose of 50 g/polybag (M5) gave the highest yield for all growth variables of cocoa seedlings aged 60 days after mycorrhizal application, namely plant height 48.50 cm, stem diameter 1.10 cm, and number of leaves 8 ,25 strands.

Indigenous Rhizobacteria treatment in controlling diseases Phytophthora palmivora and increasing the viability and growth of cocoa seedling

Rhizobacteria play a positive role as biocontrol agents as well as Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) agents. The research objective was to obtain indigenous rhizobacteria isolates on cocoa plants that have the potential to inhibit the attack of P. palmivora fungal pathogens, and act as PGPR in vitro and in vivo. The results of the study concluded that isolates TRI 7/1, TRI 8/8, GM 7/9 and GM 7/10 had the highest ability to inhibit the growth of pathogen. The lowest disease severity (20%) was obtained in the seedlings treated using isolates TRI 7/1 and TRI 8/8. Rhizobacterial isolates GM 3/6, GM 5/6, GM 7/9 and GM 8/8 produce high amounts of IAA. Rhizobacteria isolates GM 5/6, GM 7/9 and GM 8/8 has very high peroxidase enzyme activity. High production of HCN compounds was obtained in rhizobacteria isolates TRI 3/3, TRI 4/10 and TRI GM 8/11. All rhizobacterial isolates gave an increase in the value of maximum growth potential, germination and vigor values for growth strength compared with the control. The rizobacteria treatments using isolates TRI 7/1, TRI 8/8, GM 7/9 and GM 7/10 were able to increase plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves at 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 DAP compared to control treatment.

The use of litterfall from various land agroecosystems to increase the fertility of the land of community cocoa plantations

This study aimed to determine the effect of organic fertilizer application from the litter on increasing soil fertility in various cocoa-based agroecosystems around the Lore Lindu National Park (LLNP). Based on the initial survey, 5 (five) types of agroecosystems were obtained, namely (A) cocoa + mixed wood trees, (B) cocoa + fruit trees, (C) cocoa + teak, (D) cocoa + candlenut, and (E) cocoa + gliricidia. Litter found on the floor or under farmers’ gardens in each type of agroecosystem was made from organic fertilizer. The research was designed in the form of an experiment using a factorial randomized block design method, with the treatment of organic material sources (various types of agroecosystems) as the first factor, and the dose of organic fertilizer as the second factor. Doses tried were 0; 15; 30; 45; 60 Mg.ha-1. The experiment was carried out in a double manner; firstly, the organic material was incubated in a pot without plants; secondly, it was applied to cocoa plant seeds in the pot. Variables measured were aspects of the growth of cocoa seedlings in the pot: plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, leaf area, chlorophyll content, and seed dry weight. While changes in soil properties were observed in the nursery and incubation media, the measured variables were: pH, C-organic, nutrient content of N, P, and K and CEC. The results showed that organic fertilizer made from the litter of cocoa agroecosystem + mixed wood trees and cocoa fruit + produced better cocoa seedling growth than other agroecosystem types. The difference was caused by changes in some physical and chemical properties of the soil due to organic fertilizer. The plant response model to the dose tried was quadratic with an optimal dose of 15 to 45 Mg.ha-1.

Growth of cacao seedlings on application of several sawdust compost composition enriched with Trichoderma sp.

The study aimed to determine the response of the growth of cocoa seedlings in a variety of sawdust compost and Trichoderma sp compositions. The research was conducted in the form of a factorial experiment arranged with Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 2 factors. The first factor was the ratio of sawdust compost to manure: 1:1, 1:2 and 2:1. The second factor was the dose of Trichoderma, namely: 2 g per polybag, 4 g per polybag, and 6 g per polybag. The results showed that the application of compost composition of sawdust-manure 1: 2 gave the best results in several variables namely plant height (34.64 cm), number of leaves (21.24 strands), stem diameter (8.56 mm), chlorophyll index (138.76), total chlorophyll a (518.77 μmol.m-2), amount of b-chlorophyll (347.42 μmol.m-2), and total leaf chlorophyll (775.12 μmol.m-2). Application of Trichoderma sp. with a dose of 4 g per polybag gave the highest results in parameters of plant height (33.57 cm), leaf area (12.43 cm2) and Leaf Mass Area (LMA) (0.00334 g / cm2). There was no interaction between the sawdust compost composition treatment with addition of Trichoderma on all observed parameters.

Evaluation of the Inoculation Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Growth of Cocoa Seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.) in the Nursery

Evaluation of the Inoculation Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Growth of Cocoa Seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.) in the Nursery

Pengaruh Kombinasi Jenis Pupuk Kandang dan Tingkat Kehalusan Zeolite pada Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.)

Providing manure can not only increase the availability of nutrients but also support the growth of microorganisms. Zeolite has a high CEC, which results in the media being able to bind water and nutrients added to the soil. This study aims to get the best type of manure on cocoa seedling growth, get the effect of zeolite smoothness on the growth of cocoa seedlings, and find out the interaction of the composition of manure and zeolite on the growth of cocoa seedlings. The research was conducted at Experimental Garden of Politeknik Negeri Lampung, from December 2017 to May 2018. The method used was the factorial pattern randomized block design (RBD) which consisted of two factors. The first factor consists of three levels, namely without manure, 200 g chicken manure, and 200 g goat manure. The second factor consisted of three levels, namely zeolite size (without zeolite, zeolite size 30 mesh, and zeolite size 16 mesh). Observation variables were plant height, leaves number, stem diameter, shoot dry weight, soil pH, and soil CEC. The results showed that manure did not show an effect on plant height, stem diameter, and leaves number, but had an effect on soil pH and soil CEC. The level of zeolite smoothness does not affect plant height, stem diameter, leaves number, and soil pH, but affects soil CEC the 16 mesh size of compared to 30 mesh size. There is no interaction on types of manure and size of zeolite fineness of plant height, stem diameter, leaves number, shoot dry weight, soil soil pH, and soil CEC.

Respons Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.) terhadap Pemberian Dosis Slurry pada Ultisols Hajimena

This study aims to obtain the best slurry dosage for the growth of cocoa seedlings. This reaserch was conducted in the experimental garden, chemical analyzed laboratory, and soil laboratory of Politeknik Negeri Lampung on November 2017 until March 2018. The method used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 6 doses of slurry (0 ml, 80 ml, 160 ml, 240 ml, 320 ml, and 400 ml). Observation variables in the form of premilinary observations abd observations during the study. Preliminary observations analyzed the levels of N, P, K, pH, and C-Organic on topsoil and slurry. Obsevation during the study were plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, dry weight of shoot dry weight, root dry weight, and moisture content. The results showed that slurry doses did not affect on the cocoa seedling growth.

Pengaruh Kombinasi Media Lapisan Tanah dan Takaran Cocopeat pada Pertumbuhan Bibit Kakao (Theobroma cacao L.)

Efforts to produce good quality cocoa seed ling in quality and quantity, ie the use of planting media containing nutrients needed by plants. Topsoil and cocopeat combination are expected to increase the growth of cocoa seedling. The purpose of this study was to to obtain a good soil layer medium planting on the growth of cocoa seedling, to obtain optimum cocopeat on the growth of cocoa seed ling , and to obtain the interaction of soil layer medium planting and cocopeat on the growth of cocoa seedlings. This research was conducted i n Politeknik Negeri Lampung’s Teaching Farm in January 2017 until June 2017. The experiment was conducted by factorial randomized block design with two factors and each treatment combination was repeated 3 times. The first factor consists of two levels and the second factor consists of four levels. The first factor, namely top soil and sub soil. The second factor is composting cocopeat on planting medium consisting of 0% cocopeat and 100% soil, 25% cocopeat and 75% soil, 50% cocopeat and 50% soil, 75% cocopeat and 25% soil. The results showed that the cocopeat 0% -75% gave the same effect on the high varieties of seedlings, stem diameter, number of leaves, total dry weight, and dry root weight. In general, top soil and sub soil medi um planting did not affected on the growth of cocoa seedling and cocopeat did not affected on the growth of cocoa seedling. There was no interaction between media layer of soil and cocopeat in all observation variables .

PEMANFAATAN KOMPOS TANDAN KOSONG KELAPA SAWIT DENGAN BAKTERI SELULOLITIK DAN LIGOLITIK SERTA NPK TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.)

ABSTRACT Cocoa ( Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the large plantations after oil palm. The increase in cocoa nursery can be accompanied by the utilization of waste derived from palm oil, namely oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB). oil palm empty fruit bunches can be useful as organic fertilizer because it can improve soil physical, chemical and biological properties. The use of OPEFB as organic fertilizer will also reduce excessive use of NPK. Utilization of OPEFB into organic fertilizer can be in the form of compost or raw OPEFB organic matter plus cellulolytic and lignolytic microbes. This study aims to determine the effect of NPK fertilizer and OPEFB compost on the growth of cocoa seedlings. This research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design consisting of nine treatments and three replications. Parameters of observation were plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, root canopy ratio, dry weight of seedlings and age of planting. The results showed that the provision of 100 g polybag -1 OPEFB compost plus 50% NPK fertilizer (2 g polybag -1 ) could provide good growth in cocoa seeds ( Theobroma cacao L.).