PENGARUH PEMBERIAN POC TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN KUALITAS DUA VARIETAS STROBERI (Fragaria spp.) DI DATARAN TINGGI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of LOF application on the growth and quality of two superior strawberry varieties in a highland environment. The research was conducted over four months in Bongkudai Baru Village, Mooat District, East Bolaang Mongondow Regency, using a two-factor completely randomized design (CRD), namely variety (Akihime and California) and LOF dosage (control, 5 ml/l, 7 ml/l, and 9 ml/l), with four replications. The results showed that the combination of the Akihime variety with a 9 ml/l LOF dose had the best effect on sweetness level and fruit weight. Meanwhile, the application of 5 ml/l LOF to the same variety had the best effect on the number of fruits. The combination of the California variety with 9 ml/l LOF gave the best result in terms of fruit diameter. The best overall variety was the Akihime variety combined with 9 ml/l LOF, as it produced the highest fruit weight in the highland environment.

 Keywords: Strawberry, liquid organic fertilizer, fruit quality