Role of Cultivation Methods on Physiological Characteristics and Production of Shallot Varieties under Lowland Condition

Abstract

Background and Objective: An understanding of the method of cultivating shallots from TSS will provide accuracy in selecting the right varieties of shallots from TSS cultivated in the lowlands as well as the appropriate cultivation technology to increase the productivity and quality of shallot yields. The study aims to identify the best cultivation method for the production and physiological characters of shallots from TSS in the lowlands. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in the community land in Tanjung Sari Medan from June to September, 2021. This study used a factorial randomized block design. The first factor is the variety of shallots from the bulb (Lokananta and Sanren F1) and the second factor is cultivation methods consisting of seed supplier recommendation, modification of seed supplier recommendation, multiple production recommendation, modification of multiple productions. Results: Lokananta variety has higher production and chlorophyll content compared to Sanren F1. The cultivation method from a seed supplier is the best method for increasing the production of shallots from TSS. The interaction between the Lokananta variety and the cultivation method from the seed supplier increased the production of shallots from TSS. Conclusion: The use of the cultivation method of seed supplier recommendation and Lokananta variety increased the bulb dry weight per plot by 24.87% compared to multiple production recommendations. The use of Lokananta variety increased bulb weight per plot (1×1 m) by 50.42% compared to Sanren F-1.