The effect of differences in the use of cocopeat on the yield of melon (Cucumis melo L.) Honey globe with a drip irrigation system

Abstract

Melon (Cucumis melo. L) one of horticultural commodity where highly demand and has a relatively high price for both the domestic and export markets and its production in 2013 (125,207 tons), 2014 (150,365 tons) and 2015 (137,887 tons) and only meet the national needs of around 40% (Central Bureau of Statistics, 2017). Cocopeat has the advantage of being able to bind and store water strongly and contains elements such as calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), sodium (N), and phosphorus (P). Drip irrigation maintains soil moisture at optimal levels for plant growth. The purpose of this study was to determine growth and production and was carried out in April - July 2020 at SGH Polije. Analysis using t-test, the test results showed that plant height was not significantly different (ns) at 28 DAP, but at 42 DAP it was very significantly different. The number of leaves for the whole was not significantly different, while the diameter of the fruit was very significantly different. Fruit weight and Brix content were not significantly different. This study shows that the planting media used can affect production results but not all of them are different.