The alternative solution to the lack of availability of shallot tuber as planting material is TSS (True Seed of Shallot) technology. The purpose of the study is to determine the growth and yield of several seed shallots (TSS) varieties grown on dry land in Sigi, Central Sulawesi. The research was conducted on farmers’ land in Kotarindau Village, Dolo subdistrict, Sigi from June to October 2018. The study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) in 4 (four) varieties of Bima, Trisula, Lokananta and Sanren in 5 (five) replications. Observations included plant height, number of leaves, number of tubers per clump, tuber weight per clump, and productivity (t/ha). Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Duncan New Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5%. The results show that the Lokananta variety provide the best growth and yield on all parameters observed (plant height = 36.22 cm, number of leaves = 12.56, number of tubers per clump = 2.44 tubers, tuber weight per clump = 40.43 g and productivity 21.84 t/ha) compared to three other varieties.

One of the challenges in developing garlic in Indonesia is increasing its competitiveness. It means that the price and quality must be able to compete with imported garlic. Apart from that, productivity also needs to be increased. Currently, the national demand for garlic is estimated at 539.3 thousand tons per year (2016-2019), where domestic production only reaches 134.7 tons. Therefore, the rest number is fulfilled by importing. This condition has spurred many parties to take part in supporting the garlic development program, including the Central Sulawesi provincial government. Napu Plateau in Poso District Central Sulawesi Province is an area above 1000 meter of sea level and has A rain type with agro-climatic zone A1. This condition is very suitable for the development of vegetable crops, including garlic. The research objective was to determine the adaptability of three local varieties of garlic. The activity was carried out in Watumaeta Village, North Lore Subdistrict, Poso District, Central Sulawesi in April-July 2020. The study used a Randomized Block Design with treatments of three local varieties of garlic, namely Lumbu Hijau, Sembalun and Tinombo. Number of repetitions were five units. Observed parameters included plant height, number of leaves and stem diameter, bulb diameter, bulb weight, and number of cloves. The results showed that the garlic varieties have no significant effect on all observed parameters, except stem diameter, bulb dry weight and number of cloves. Those three local varieties have average number 54,70-58,18 cm of plant height; 7,70-8,08 of leaves; 0,35-0,42 cm of stem diameter; 2,41-2,78 cm of cloves diameter; bulb dry weight 11,92-17,09 gram; 4,10-4,90 of number of cloves. Among the three local varieties, Tinombo from Parigi Moutong District was superior compare to the other two varieties.

Gibberellins are growth regulators that can increase seedling germination of true shallot seed (TSS). This study aims to determine the effect of TSS soaking duration in gibberellins solution on germination and growth of two TSS varieties. The study was conducted from May to June 2020 in Kotarindau Village, Dolo SubDistrict, Sigi Regency. The study used Factorial Randomized Block Design with 2 factors, each repeated 5 times. The first factor is Variety, consisting of Trisula and Lokananta. The second factor is the Seed Soaking Duration (T), consisting of 4 levels which are No Gibberellin Soaking, 2 hours Soaking, 4 hours Soaking, and 6 hours Soaking. To determine the effect of treatment, analysis of variance was carried out, continued with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at 5% when the results of variance showed significant differences. The results showed that varieties and soaking duration of TSS in gibberellins solution treatments have significant effect on the growth of TSS. The highest number of plant height and number of leaves was obtained in the treatment of Lokananta varieties with 6 hours soaking duration, but not significantly different from the treatment of the Trisula varieties with 2 hours soaking duration in the number of leaves parameters.

True shallot seed (TSS) considered to be used due to their technical and economis feasibility. The aim of the study was to evaluate the growth and yield productivity of TSS and shallot bulbs generated from TSS. The study was conducted in Kotarindau Village, Dolo District, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi. The seeds was planted on dry lowland area. The experiment was arranged using a Randomized Block Design with two treatments, namely the Introduction Technology Package and Farmer Technology Package during two planting seasons. Each treatment was repeated 13 times. Parameter observed were the growth and yield of shallot. The data obtained were analyzed using the T test. The results showed that the Introduction Technology Package had a significant effect on several components of shallot growth and yield compare with the Farmer’s package in the first (using seeds) and the second season (using bulbs). In the second planting season, the number of bulbs was 7-9 times higher than in the first planting season, and the productivity was 2-3 times higher. We can conclude that the shallot bulbs harvested from the seeds have the opportunity to be used as a source of seeds for the next planting season.

Corn is widely used as feed especially poultry. Nevertheless, corn is also a source of local food that can be developed in a food diversification program. The nutrients contained in corn especially carbohydrates, are not inferior compared to rice. Types of corn which potential as local food include glutinous corn and sweet corn. As a local food material, it is necessary to know the level of user preference before it is widely developed. This study aims to determine the level of preference for glutinous corns and sweet corn as local food. The research was conducted in July 2020 in Sigi Regency. The method used is an organoleptic test namely a hedonic test or a preference test for white glutinous corn, purple glutinous corn, and yellow sweet corn. Data analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance followed by the DMRT test. The results of the analysis showed that there was a significant difference in the color and flavor parameters, while in the texture and aroma parameters were not significantly different. Based on the results of further tests, purple glutinous corn and yellow sweet corn are preferred in terms of color and flavor, so they are recommended to be developed as local food materials in Sigi Regency.