Effect of applying POC of Musa paradisiaca peel on the growth and production of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum)

The peel of the kepok banana (Musa paradisiaca) is frequently perceived as pointless garbage by individuals after they have consumed the fruit. Nevertheless, the conversion of kepok banana husks into liquid organic fertilizer (POC) provides a number of benefits. The objective of this investigation is to determine the optimal concentration of POC for tomato cultivation as well as the impact of POC from kepok banana peels on the growth and yield of tomato plants Tomato Plants . The study implements a complete random design (RAL) with four interventions and five replicates: P0 = 0% (no fertilizer), P1 = 15%, P2 = 30%, and P3 = 45%. Using the ANOVA test, SPSS-25 software facilitated the analysis of the collected data. The results suggested that the growth of tomato plants at 12, 18, and 24 days after sowing (HST) was substantially influenced by the use of POC derived from kepok bananas, particularly in terms of plant height and leaf area. However, the quantity, weight, and size of the produce did not significantly change at 42, 46, and 50 HST. The recommended dosage for tomato plants is 15%.