Growth and Production Response of Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.) Plants to the Application of Cow Manure and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (POC) from Rabbit Urine

Pantas Simanjuntak; Efbertias Sitorus; Lince Romauli Panataria; Meylin Kristina Saragih; Arie Bagus Lase

doi:10.55927/fjst.v5i6.97

Authors

Pantas Simanjuntak Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Efbertias Sitorus Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Lince Romauli Panataria Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Meylin Kristina Saragih Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Arie Bagus Lase Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Methodist Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjst.v5i6.97

Keywords:

Cow Manure, Growth, Pakcoy, POC, Production, Rabbit Urine.

Abstract

Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.) is an economically valuable horticultural crop whose growth can be improved with organic fertilizers. This study examined the effects of cow manure and liquid organic fertilizer from rabbit urine on pakcoy growth and yield. The research was using a factorial randomized block design. Cow manure was applied at 0, 1, 2, and 3 kg per plot, while rabbit urine fertilizer was applied at 40, 50, and 60 ml per plot. Observed variables were plant height, leaf number, and plant weight per plot. Results showed that cow manure significantly affected all variables. The 2 kg per plot treatment gave the best results, while rabbit urine fertilizer and interaction effects were not significant

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