Effect of type and time of fertilizer application in foliar fertilization on production and seed quality of cayenne (Capsicum frutescens L. var. Bonita)
1 Agroecotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University, Denpasar (80361), Bali Indonesia.
2 Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, IPB University, Bogor (16680), West Java, Indonesia.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024, 27(01), 253–263.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.27.1.0123
Publication history:
Received on 29 February 2024; revised on 21 April 2024; accepted on 24 April 2024
Abstract:
Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens L.) classified as a horticultural crop that has high economic value. The use of fertilizer can affect the maximum growth and production of cayenne plants, so it is necessary to know the right type and time. The purpose of the study was to find the best type and time of fertilizer application for the production and quality of cayenne seeds. This study used a randomized block design with two treatment factors, the first factor was the type of fertilizer, namely Gandasil B fertilizer, Bayfolan, White KNO3 and NPK Mutiara, the second factor was the time of fertilizer application, namely fertilizer application during flowering, as well as during flowering and fruit enlargement. The results showed that the interaction between the type and time of fertilizer application had a very significant effect on the total sugar content of leaves. Fertilizer treatment has a very significant effect on the total sugar content of leaves, has a significant effect on the number of fruits per plant, weight per fruit, growth uniformity, percentage of normal and abnormal sprouts, and germination. The best type of fertilizer for fruit production is Bayfolan while judging from seed quality, the best type of fertilizer for seed production is NPK Mutiara. The timing of fertilizer application had a very significant effect on the total sugar content of the leaves but had no significant effect on other variables. The best application time for seed production is fertilizer application during flowering plants and fruit enlargement.
Keywords:
Cayenne; Bayfolan; NPK Mutiara; Application time; Seed quality
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