The Effect of POC Zeo and NPK Ria Plus Applications on Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) Production

Abstract

Chili pepper production has decreased in NTT, especially in Kupang City, reaching 935 million tons in 2020, reaching 92 million tons in 2021, and reaching 25 million tons in 2022. The decrease in chili plant production is due to inappropriate cultivation patterns, one of which is fertilization. The study aims to determine the effect of providing POC Zeo and NPK Ria Plus on the production of chili plants. This study was conducted using a Randomized Block Design (RAK) experimental method with a factorial pattern of 2, namely POC ZEO Concentration (Z) Z0: Control, Z1: Concentration 15 ml/liter of water/plot, Z2: Concentration 25 ml/liter of water/plot, Z3: Concentration 35 ml/liter of water/plot. Factor II: NPK Ria Plus Dose (N), N1: NPK Dose 15g/plant, N2: NPK Dose 25g/plant, N3: NPK Dose 35g/plant. The results showed that the administration of POC Zeo concentration of POC Zeo concentration of 35 ml/liter of water/plot and NPK Ria Plus fertilizer dose of 35 g tan^-1 gave a very significant effect on plant height, number of leaves, fruit weight and dry stalk weight of red chili plants.