Growth Of Cocoa Research Articles

Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Impact of Different Concentrations of Glyphosate on the Growth of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

Three-Dimensional Analysis of the Impact of Different Concentrations of Glyphosate on the Growth of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)

The The Effect of Nutrients (N and P) and Hormone (IAA) Application on the Growth of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Plagiotrope Cuttings

To support the successful propagation of cocoa plagiotrope cuttings, nutrients (N and P) and hormone (IAA) are applied to increase plant growth. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of the provision of nutrients (N and P) and hormone (IAA) on the growth of cocoa plagiotrope cuttings. The experiment was carried out factorial with the basic pattern of Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and was repetitively replications by three times. The first factor was the dose of urea (N) and SP-36 (P) which consisted of 3 levels, such as P0 (0 g/polybag urea and 0 g/polybag SP-36), P1 (3,5 g/polybag urea and 2,5 g/polybag SP-36), and P2 (7 g/polybag urea and 5 g/polybag SP-36). The second factor was the concentration of IAA which consisted of 5 levels, such as I0 (0 ppm), I1 (50 ppm), I2 (100 ppm), I3 (150 ppm), and I4 (200 ppm). The results showed (1) the interaction between the application of the nutrients (N and P) and hormone (IAA) had no significant effect on all observed variables except the number of leaves, where the best treatment combination was the application of fertilizer doses of 0 g/polybag urea + 0 g/polybag SP-36 and IAA concentration of 100 ppm (P0I2) (2) application of the nutrients (N and P) with dose of P1 increased seedling growth on all observed variables except the number of leaves, shoot diameter, and shoot length (3) application of IAA with concentration of I1 increased seedlings growth, that is the number of primary roots/cuttings and shoot length.

Effectiveness of Rhizospheric Bacteria Microcapsules Addition on The Growth of Cocoa Leaves (Theobroma cacao L.)

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the main plantation commodities which plays an important role in the Indonesian economy, and 3rd ranked in the world for cocoa producers. One effort to increase cocoa productivity was the use of biological fertilizer. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of using rhizosphere bacterial microcapsules as biofertilizer on the vegetative growth of cocoa leaves. The research design used was a Completely Randomized Design, with two factors, the first was immersion the cocoa beans using a rhizosphere bacterial suspension consisting of A0=0 hours; A1= 8 hours; A2=16 hours and A3=32 hours and the second factor is the addition of microcapsules consisting of C0=0 gram( g ); C1=10gr, C2=20gr, C3=30gr. Combination The treatment was repeated twice so that 32 plants were obtained. For the parameter of observing the number of leaves, the best results were shown in the 8 hour immersion treatment with an average number of leaves of 12.63, followed by the treatment of giving 20 grams of capsules with an average number of leaves of 11.75. The lowest number of leaves was shown in the 16-hour and 32-hour immersion treatments at 10.75. Meanwhile, for the observation parameters of leaf area, the best results were shown in the 32 hour immersion treatment with an average leaf area of 73.49 cm 2 and the lowest results were shown in the non-immersion treatment with an average leaf area of 59.88 cm 2 . The results of the analysis of variance showed that all treatments had no significant effect

Pengaruh Air Limbah Tempe terhadap Pertumbuhan Kakao (Theobroma cacao L)

Cocoa plants have economic value and are a source of foreign exchange for the country. According to ICCO data for 2021, the total production of Indonesian cocoa plants for the last 5 years has decreased. The decline in Indonesia's cocoa production was caused by aging cocoa trees. The production of cocoa must pay attention to aspects of cultivation to increase the quality and quantity of production. Nurseries can affect further growth and produce maximum production. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of giving tempe wastewater on the growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.). The research was conducted at the Saung of the Jember State Polytechnic, Sumbersari-Jember District, from September 2022 to January 2023. The study used a factorial randomized block design with 2 factors. The first factor is the composition of the topsoil planting medium: manure: sand which consists of 3 levels: 2:1:1 (A1), 1:2:1 (A2), 1:1:2 (A3). The second factor is tempe wastewater: EM4: Aquadest which consists of 3 levels, namely 300 ml: 100 ml: 600 ml (B1), 500 ml: 100 ml: 400 ml (B2), 600 ml: 100 ml: 300 ml (B3 ). The results of the research gave significantly different results for the parameter of stem diameter and significantly different for the parameter of plant height.

Invasion of Endophytic Bacteria by Using Microencapsulation Technology as Stimulant in Cocoa Plants (Theobroma cacao L)

Fertilization is an important process in the growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L). Fertilizing cocoa usually used inorganic fertilizers. Using of inorganic fertilizers continuously could degrading soil fertility. One of the efforts to replace inorganic fertilizers was using endophytic bacteria as biofertilizers. Some endophytic bacteria are abundant in healthy plant tissues. The aim of this research was to obtain endophytic auxin-producing bacteria in cocoa plants and determine the effect of seed immersion and microcapsules addition of endophytic bacteria on cocoa plant growth. The research design used was Complete Randomized Design (CRD), 16 treatments and 3 replications. The first factor was immersion of cocoa seed using endophytic bacteria suspension consisting of S0= 0 hours; S1= 5 hours; S2= 6 hours and S3= 7 hours and the second factor was microcapsules addition consisting of B0= 0 gr; B1= 5 gr; B2= 10 gr; B3= 15 gr. Isolation from the roots and stems of cocoa obtained 5 isolates endophyte bacteria. Auxin assays showed that five isolates were able to produce auxin. Observations on plant height showed the best treatment was treatment B1 (32.49 cm). Observation of total leaves showed S3 treatment was the highest data (11.83 strands). Observation rod diameter parameter, highest data was S3 treatment (4.01 mm). For leaf area parameter, highest value was B1 treatment (66.64 cm2). For wet weight parameter, highest data was S3 treatment (18.41 g). Root length parameter, highest data was B3 treatment (15.78 cm). Test results showed that the application of suspension and microcapsules of endophytic bacteria significantly increased growth of cocoa.

Growth and yield responses of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) to fungi arbuscular mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototypes with Different Spore Carrier Media and pruning

Bali is one of the organic cocoa producers in Indonesia, but its production has not met the national demand for cocoa. Bali is one of the cocoa producing centers is located in Buleleng Regency. In an effort to increase the growth and yield of cocoa plants, prototype mycorrhizal biofertilizers with different spore carriers can be used to improve soil fertility and cocoa productivity added with pruning treatment. This study aimed to determine the growth and yield response of cocoa to a prototype of mycorrhizal biofertilizer with different spore-carriers’ media and pruning. The study used a randomized block design with 2 factors and 6 replications. The results showed that the prototype of mycorrhizal biofertilizer with volcanic sand carrier media treatment gave the best results compared to others treatments. Pruning new shoots and the end of twigs 2-3 internode can provide the best growth and yield of cocoa. The interaction of mycorrhizal biofertilizer prototypes with different spore carrier media and pruning had a very significant effect only on leaf chlorophyll, leaf reducing sugar, and leaf sucrose content.

Cocoa Clones Reveal Variation in Plant Biomass, Root Nitrogen Uptake, and Apparent Nitrogen Recovery at the Seedling Stage

We aimed to investigate variation in growth, biomass, macro-nutrient uptake, and nitrogen (N) use efficiency indices of cocoa (Theobroma cocoa L.) scion clones under two different nitrogen conditions. Ten clones were top-grafted onto 4-month-old rootstocks clone MCC 02. Each seedling received either 0 or 4.6 g of nitrogen applied as urea fertilizer. The design was arranged as a two-factor experiment with four replicates in a factorial randomized block design. We measured stem diameter, biomass, nutrient concentration, and calculated nutrient uptake, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), agronomic efficiency (AE), apparent nitrogen recovery (ANR), and physiological efficiency (PE). We found that clones significantly affected stem diameter and shoot biomass of both rootstocks and scions. Clones differed in root magnesium (Mg) and shoot calcium (Ca) concentration, root N, and shoot Mg uptake. Furthermore, a significant clone effect was observed on ANR, with local clones showing higher ANR than introduced clones. Nitrogen application significantly improved stem diameter and biomass. Compared to unfertilized plants, a significantly higher N concentration was observed in roots, resulting in higher N uptake in both roots and shoots. Nitrogen application increased shoot Ca concentration and uptake but decreased shoot phosphorus (P) and Mg concentrations. Our results suggest genotypic variability in nitrogen uptake efficiency in clonal cocoa. Clones with high nitrogen uptake efficiency are valuable genetic resources for breeding cocoa clones that efficiently use available N and, therefore, grow better under N-deficient conditions.

Pengaruh Pemberian Beberapa Jenis Pupuk Organik Cair Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bibit Tanaman Kakao

The Effect of Giving Several Types of Liquid Organic Fertilizers on the Growth of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) Seedlings”. The growth of cacao seedlings is influenced by many factors. One very important factor, namely the availability of nutrients, the availability of nutrients for the growth and development of cocoa seeds can be increased by adding nutrients (fertilizing). Liquid organic fertilizer (POC) is available more quickly and is easily absorbed by plant roots. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the application of several types of liquid organic fertilizer and the right type of liquid organic fertilizer on the growth of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings. This research was carried out at the Green House of the Agrotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Health and Marine Affairs, Ottow Geissler University, Papua and was carried out for 3 months, from March to May 2020. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 4 treatments and repeated 4 times. , so that 16 experimental units were obtained. The treatments consisted of Control (without fertilizer), POC Gamal, POC Lamtoro and POC Banana Peel. Observation variables were plant height (cm), number of leaves (strands), leaf width (cm) and leaf length (cm). The resulting data were analyzed by ANOVA at the 95% confidence level, if the treatment had a significant effect, then continued with the BNJ test. The results showed that the treatment that showed the best observed variables for plant height, number of leaves, leaf width and leaf length was liquid organic fertilizer of lamtoro leaves.
 

Biodegradable Pot (Biopot) Made from Water Hyacinth and Banana Pseudostem as Polybag Substitution for Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.) Nursery

The plant nursery is an important cultivation phase to improve the quality of cocoa. However, the conventional nursery container namely polybag has the potential risk to contaminate the environment if the waste is wrongfully handled. A biodegradable pot (BioPot) is a satisfactory alternative nursery container considering its plantable and degradable characteristics. This study aimed to investigate the effect of BioPot compositions and size to support the growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedling as polybag substitution. This research was conducted using a randomized complete design with 1 control (polybag) and 15 treatments combination. The treatments consisted of 5 BioPot compositions (percentage of water hyacinth and banana pseudostem range from 30-70%) and 3 BioPot size (width 5,5 cm and length range from 10.5-11.5 cm). The seedling growth data were analyzed using ANOVA then by means using HSD (Tukey test) and Dunnet test at a 5%. The results showed that the several BioPot compositions and size produced equal seedling quality to polybag and not statistically different based on seedling growth variables. This finding confirmed that the all tested BioPot compositions and size in this study, customized and adjusted according to the raw aterials availability, can be used as polybag substitutes for cocoa nurseries. The implication of this study is the use of BioPot for seedling container that support environmentally sustainable agriculture especially in plant nurseries.

The Utilization of Organic Waste Chicken Cage Fertilizer on the Growth of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.)

The agricultural sector is the largest contributor of organic waste that can be recycled as useful things, among others, used as organic fertilizer. This study aims to determine the effect of agricultural waste organic compost on the growth of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.) plants. The analysis results of the materials to be applied are N-total: 0.27% P2O5: 3.20%, K2O: 1.63%, and C-Organic: 17.40%, then the research data were analyzed using a Randomized Block Design (RAK) which consists of 6 levels of treatment, namely: C0 = no fertilizer, C1 = soil + 20 g compost polybag-1, C2 = soil + compost 40 g. polybag-1, C3 = soil + compost 60 g. polybag-1, C4 = soil + compost 80 g. polybag-1, C5 = Soil + compost 100 g. polybag-1. Each experiment was repeated three times, so there were 90 experimental units. Observation parameters were plant height, number of leaves, and stem diameter. The results showed that, giving 100 g of organic waste compost polybag-1 gave better results on the growth of cacao seedlings, with a plant height of 29.61 cm, number of leaves 11.73 strands, and stem diameter of 3.38 mm. From this research, it can be concluded that it will produce better results if organic waste is managed properly.

The Effect of Tofu Liquid Waste and Organic Mulch on the Growth of Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.) Nursery Plants in a Polybag

This study aims to examine the influence of the concentration level of organic tofu liquid waste and rice straw mulch on the growth of cacao (Theobroma cacao L) seedlings. It was carried out using three variables, namely the concentration of tofu liquid waste and four treatment levels. These include treatments without tofu liquid waste 0 ml/kg/plant (T0), and with 60 ml/kg/plant (T1), 80 ml/kg/plant (T2), and 100 ml/kg/plant (T3), respectively. Furthermore, rice straw organic mulch factor with three levels, namely 15 gr/plant (15 tons/ha) (M1), 20 gr/plant (20 tons/ha) (M2), and 25 gr/plant (25 tons/ha) (M3) was also used. The results indicated that the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer derived from tofu liquid waste significantly affected plant height at the age of 3 months. The tallest plant measured 64.78 cm in height, with 21.33 leaves, stem diameter of 0.72, and leaf area of 17.58 cm2. Organic rice straw mulch did not have a significant effect on all plant factors. This showed that the application of liquid organic fertilizer tofu waste influences plant height, leaf number, and stem diameter, and there is no effect on the leaf surface, while rice straw mulch did not alter all plant variables.

Evaluation of herbicides and manual weed control methods in the establishment of Theobroma cacao L. in Cross River State of Nigeria

Field trial was conducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ajassor substation, Cross River State, Nigeria between 2015 and 2017 to evaluate the effect of different weed control methods on the growth and yield of cocoa during their early years of establishment. Glyphosate and paraquat were applied at 480, 720, 960 and 1440 gram of active ingredient per hectare using very low volume (g a.i. ha-1 vlv) while manual weeding (i.e. slashing with cutlass) was used as the control. A Nigeria commercial cocoa variety Tc series, also known as 18-month cocoa, was established at a CRIN recommended spacing of 3 x 3 m, laid out in a Complete Randomized Block Design with four replications. All young cocoa stands were ring weeded at 50 cm diameter and covered with black polythene bags before the spraying of herbicides during the first six months of establishment to reduce injury that could result from the drifting of herbicide solution to plants during their early growth stage. Data was collected on the plant height, stem girth and number of leaves of cocoa plants while the cocoa dry beans weight and labour cost for each treatment were determined. The results showed that 960 g a.i. ha-1 vlv was the best herbicide application rate while plots under glyphosate at 960 g a.i. ha-1 vlv produced significantly higher values of plant height, stem girth and number of leaves at (p=0.05) than both paraquat at 960 g a.i. ha-1 vlv and manual weeding. Labour cost for controlling weeds with either glyphosate or paraquat at all application rates were considerably lower than cost for control (manual weeding). Glyphosate at 960 g a.i. ha-1 vlv is recommended for weed control in cocoa plantation because it encouraged higher growth and yield performance of cocoa than other treatments, had considerably cheaper cost of application than paraquat at 960 g a.i. ha-1 vlv and manual weeding, and it also ensured a weed-free environment over a longer period of time than the other treatments.

Proteomic profiles of young and mature cocoa leaves subjected to mechanical stress caused by wind

Cocoa is a perennial and arboreal species intolerant to strong and frequent winds and, for this reason, is usually grown with windbreaks of trees. The mechanical alterations caused by the wind in the field have a great impact on the growth, development and productivity of cocoa. The present work had a main objective to understand the molecular mechanisms of responses to mechanical stress, caused by the action of constant wind flow in young plants of cocoa through alterations of the proteomic profile in young (YL) and mature leaves (ML). Plants were exposed to constant wind (CW) at a speed of 4.5 m s−1 for 12 h. There was a reduction in the accumulation of proteins in YL and a significant increase in ML submitted to CW in relation to the control. Differentially accumulated proteins, identified in YL and ML, belong to a broad functional group, related to energy production and carbon metabolism. Besides that, there was a higher efficiency in the protein relative abundance associated to energy production and the assimilation of carbon in the ML exposed to CW, in relation to the control. It was observed the appearance of new isoforms and, or post-transitional changes, which represent an acclimatization and tolerance response of these leaves to the stressor factor. In contrast, in YL, the energy production and the synthesis of gene products essential for their growth and development were affected by the mechanical stress caused by the wind, making them more intolerant.

The role of shade trees in influencing farmers’ adoption of cocoa agroforestry systems: Insight from semi-deciduous rain forest agroecological zone of Ghana

Farmers growing desire for no shade cocoa system has reiterated the scepticism about the impact of research on farmers’ adoption of cocoa Agroforestry. In this study, we assess farmers’ perception about shade trees and how that influences their adoption of cocoa Agroforestry. Five cocoa growing communities in the Eastern Region of Ghana and 91 cocoa farmers were purposively sampled and interviewed. The result showed that the most desirable shade trees among the farmers were Spathodea campanulata, Terminalia superba, and Terminalia ivorensis while Alstonei boonei was the least desirable. About 87 % of farmers introduced shade trees at different stages of cocoa farm establishment while 13 % of farmers had existing trees at establishment. Farmers with less than 11 years farming experience and those with Senior High education kept the recommended number (15–18) of shade trees ha−1. Most farmers related the importance of shade trees to the good growth of cocoa associated crops (37 %) and as source of fodder (31 %), while higher cocoa yield and low education on the importance of shade trees were major reasons farmers removed shade trees. In conclusion, collaboration between farmers and other stakeholders in the cocoa sector is essential in reversing the growing hunger for no shaded cocoa system. This collaboration must focus on educating farmers on the importance of shade trees, and by providing money and agro-inputs support to farmers as impetus for the adoption of cocoa Agroforestry in Ghana.

APLIKASI PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA (PGPR) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.)

This study aims at finding out the PGPR dose on the growth of cocoa seed and investigating the optimum dose of PGPR that can grow cocoa seed. A random block design was employed in this study with the treatment of 7,5 ml PGPR seed-1 (PG 1), and PGPR 15 ml PGPR seed-1 (PG 2), the PGPR dose of 30 ml PGPR seed-1 (PG 3), and PGPR 45 ml PGPR seed-1 (PG 4). The result of this research indicates that the treatment of PGPR dose has an apparent influence on the growth of the cocoa seed. The better cocoa seed growth is that the plant height improves to 5,26%, leaves a total number of 5,64%, leaves width of 8,36%, the diameter of stem increases to 12,00% mm, the weight of wet fresh stover plant-1 rises to7,69% and dry weight of stover plant-1increases to 10,71%. The optimum dose of PGPR for cocoa seeding is 45 ml PGPR seed-1.

Growth Response of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Seedlings to Application of Cocoa Pod Husk-based Compost

Aim: To study the effects of cocoa pod husk based compost: Soil mixtures on growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings.
 Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a Complete Randomized Design with four replications.
 Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted at the main nursery of Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana at New Tafo - Akim (06°13’ N and 00°22’ W) in the Eastern Region of Ghana, between November, 2016 and December 2017.
 Methodology: Surface soil classified as Ferric Lixisols together with four compost types produced from cocoa pod husk, poultry manure and Panicum maximum was used to fill polythene bags. A Soil alone (T1) and Soil + standard foliar fertilizer (T2) with a four compost:soil mixture treatments namely T3 - 1:1 w/w, T4 - 1:2 w/w, T5 -1:3 w/w and T6 - 2:1 w/w were tested. Each of the four compost types was used for T3 to T6. Surface soil, poultry manure, compost and compost-soil mixtures were carried out using standard laboratory procedures. Mixed hybrid cocoa seedlings were raised and growth evaluated monthly.
 Results: Interaction effect was observed between compost types and compost-soil mixtures on dry matter yield of cocoa seedlings. Cocoa seedlings grown in T5 of compost 1 had the highest dry matter yield. Higher shoot: root ratio of cocoa seedlings were observed in compost 1. The order of desirability for the four compost types in terms of compost-soil mixtures was compost:soil (1:3 w/w) > compost:soil (1:2 w/w) > compost:soil (2:1 w/w) > compost:soil (1:1 w/w). CMPT1 will ensure more vigorous cocoa seedlings growth after transplanting and subsequently, higher establishment rate.
 Conclusion: The optimum mixture of compost and soil for growing cocoa seedlings under limited availability of fertile surface soil is compost 1 mixed with surface soil at the ratio of 1:3.

Humic Acid and Biofertilizer Applications Enhanced Pod and Cocoa Bean Production during the Dry Season at Kaliwining Plantation, Jember, East Java, Indonesia


 
 
 Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is an important crop in Indonesia, but many farmers still face problem in improving bean production. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of humic acid and biofertilizer applications on pod growth and yield of cocoa. The research was conducted at Kaliwining Plantation managed by Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute at Jember District, East Java, Indonesia from June 2017 to February 2018. The experiment used mature tree of Sulawesi from one clone. Treatment used were humic acid at level of 0, 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 ppm in combination with biofertilizer at level of 0, 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 ppm that were applied through soil and foliar respectively. Results of this experiment showed that there was an interaction between humic acid and biofertilizer on beans number per plant and photosynthesis rate. Plants treated with 1000 ppm humic acid produced the highest number of small cherelle. Biofertilizer applied at 1500 ppm increased cherelle number, healthy cherelle, number of young pods, number of harvested pods, bean weight per plant and bean yield. The combination of 1000 ppm humic acid and 1500 ppm biofertilizer increased bean production by 39.7%. The high bean production was in line with the high photosynthetic rate. Thus, humic acid and biofertilizer applications could be a way to increase cocoa bean production in this area.
 
 

Effect of some organic, inorganic and foliar fertilizers on the growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings raised in soils of contrasting characteristics

Effect of some organic, inorganic and foliar fertilizers on the growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings raised in soils of contrasting characteristics

Effect of elevated CO2, high temperature, and water deficit on growth, photosynthesis, and whole plant water use efficiency of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.)

In this study, the response of 6-month-old cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings to elevated CO2 concentration [ECO2], elevated temperature [ET], and their interaction with water deficit stress was studied in an open top chamber (OTC). Each OTC was maintained at chamber control (400ppm CO2), [ECO2] 550ppm, [ECO2] 700ppm, ET 3°C above chamber control, and ET 3°C + [ECO2] 550ppm. Inside each OTC, a set of plants received moisture at 100% FC, while the other set was at 50% FC, which was the water deficit stress treatment. Increasing the CO2 concentration in cocoa increased photosynthesis (Pn) by 27%, which resulted in high biomass accumulation, thus improving the whole plant water use efficiency (WUE). The impact of high temperature (Tmax), around 39°C in ET treatment against 36°C in chamber control, is quite severe on Pn, leaf Ψ, and biomass accumulation. Similarly, water deficit at 50% FC resulted in the leaf Ψ reducing to - 14.06 bars at which Pn, leaf area, and biomass were significantly reduced. [ECO2] could ameliorate the negative effect of high temperature and water deficit stress to certain extent. However, the relative response of cocoa seedlings to [ECO2] in improving Pn, leaf Ψ, biomass, and WUE was greater under 50% FC compared to plants at 100% FC suggested additional advantage of [ECO2] to cocoa under water limited conditions.

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 .