Utilization of Bokasi Solid Organic Fertilizer on Corn Plants (Zea mays, L) in Matang Seping Village, Aceh Tamiang

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the dose of solid bokashi fertilizer and determine the best dose on the growth of maize (Zea mays L.).    The research was carried out in Matang Seping Village, Kec. Banda Mulia, Kab. Aceh Tamiang. The time of the study was carried out from October to December 2019. This study used a Randomized Block Design (RAK), which was given treatment and was non-factorial. The dose factor of bokashi fertilizer with notation (P), which consists of levels, namely: P0 = Without Bokashi, P1 = 200 grams, P2 = 300 grams, P3 = 400 grams. , 4th week and 6th week gave a significant effect on P3 treatment, namely at a dose of 400 grams/plant on the growth of plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves on corn (Zea mays L.).2.Use of solid bokashi fertilizer in the 2nd week, 4th week to 6th week can spur the growth of corn plants so that it has a significant effect on plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves on corn plants (Zea mays L.) in P3 treatment with a dose of 400 grams / plant.