Effect of Fertilization Model and Silica Dosage on Growth and Yield of Oval Cherry Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme)
Pengaruh Model Pemupukan dan dosis Silica Pada Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Terhadap Tomat Ceri Lonjong (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme)
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Silica Fertilizer, Cherry Tomatoes , SoilAbstract
This study evaluated the effects of fertilization methods and silica dosage on the growth and yield of elongated cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme). A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with a factorial pattern and four replications was used. Two factors were tested: fertilization method (soil drenching and foliar spraying) and silica dosage (0, 1, 2, and 3 cc/L). Parameters observed included plant height, number of leaves, fruit count, and total fruit weight. Results indicated that while most treatments were not significantly different statistically, soil drenching was more effective during early growth, whereas foliar spraying produced higher fruit yields. Increasing silica dosage consistently improved all measured parameters, with the 3 cc/L dosage yielding the most fruits and greatest fruit weight. These results suggest that silica application, particularly at higher dosages and through foliar spraying, can enhance cherry tomato productivity and may be a beneficial addition to fertilization strategies.
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