Growth Response of Several Varieties of Tomato Plants ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) Fed Goat Manure in Polybag

Abstract

A study aimed to determine the response of several varieties of tomato plants that were given goat manure and to determine the interaction of these two factors. The study used a 3x5 factorial randomized block design (RAK) with 3 replications. There were 2 factors studied, namely varieties (Tymoti, Servo and Permata) and goat manure (0; 250; 500; 750; 1000 g) for each plant. The results showed that the variety had a significant effect on plant height and number of branches, but had no significant effect on the number of petioles, fruit weight and root length. The best growth and yields were obtained on the Servo variety. The dose of goat manure had a significant effect on plant height and fruit weight. The best growth and yields were obtained from the use of goat manure 750 g per plant. Likewise, the interaction, significantly affected plant height and fruit weight. The best growth and yield in the interaction treatment was the interaction between the Servo variety with a dose of 750 g goat manure per cropping.