Analisis Usaha Tani Pemberian Asam Amino Terhadap Hasil Tanaman Melon Honey Globe (Cucumis melo L. inodorus) Secara Hidroponik

Abstract

Cultivating melon plants hydroponically with greenhouse technology increases the production of quality melons as well as an alternative for people who have limited land. To support the growth of hydroponic melon plants, efforts can be made are by adding components that promote growth such as amino acids. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of amino acids on melon yields and the feasibility of melon farming by applying amino acids. The research was conducted from June to October 2022 at the Jember State Polytechnic Smart Green House using a one-factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD), namely the amino acid spray treatment and the amino acid drip treatment. The results of this study after the T tesT-test no significant effect on all parameter observations. The results of the farming analysis show that the spray treatment application produces a production of 64.66 kg with a selling price of IDR 25,000/kg and IDR 7,000/250 g with a loss of IDR 56,169. Honey Globe melon cultivation with spray treatment is unsuitable for a farming business because the R/C ratio is < 1, which is 0.95. In the application of the leaked treatment, the melon plants produced a production of 54.62 kg with a selling price of IDR 25,000/kg and IDR 7,000/250 g with a loss of IDR 134,169. Honey Globe melon cultivation with the application of leaky treatment is not suitable for a farming business because the R/C ratio is < 1, which is 0.88.