PEMANFAATAN PUPUK KASGOT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI BAYAM HIJAU (Amaranthus viridis)

Abstract

Green spinach (Amaranthus viridis) is a vegetable with high consumption value in Indonesia due to its abundant nutritional content. To support optimal growth and productivity of green spinach, proper fertilization is required, one of which is through organic kasgot fertilizer. This study aims to determine the effect of kasgot fertilizer on the growth and yield of green spinach plants. The study was conducted in March–April 2025 in Pagelaran Village, Bogor Regency, using a Randomized Block Design (RAK) with five kasgot dose treatments (0, 100, 125, 150, and 175 grams) each repeated four times. The parameters observed included plant height, number of leaves, leaf width, and fresh weight. Data analysis was carried out using the One-way ANOVA test and continued with the DMRT test at the 5% level. The results showed that treatment P3 (150 grams of kasgot) gave the highest average results in the parameters of plant height, leaf width, and fresh weight. Kasgot fertilizer has been shown to significantly impact spinach growth due to its nutrient content, particularly nitrogen (N), which plays a crucial role in plant growth. Thus, kasgot has the potential to be an alternative organic fertilizer that supports optimal plant growth.

Keywords: green spinach, kasgot, organic fertilizer, growth