Respon Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Kangkung Terhadap Berbagai Dosis Larutan Nutrisi AB Mix Pada Budidaya Hidroponik Sistem Wick

Abstract

This research aims to see the response of growth and production of water spinach plants (Ipomea aquatica L.) to various doses of AB Mix nutrient solution for wick system hydroponic cultivation in Palopat Maria Padang Sidimpuan with an altitude of ± 300 meters above sea level, the research was carried out from August to September 2022. Research methods used was a non-factorial randomized block design (RAK), with AB Mix nutrient dose treatment consisting of: K1: 3 ml concentration A + 3 ml concentration B, K2: 4 ml concentration A + 4 ml concentration B, K3: 5 ml concentration A + 5 ml concentration B, K4: 6 ml concentration A + 6 ml concentration B. Based on the results of research that has been carried out, it was found that administering AB Mix solution at various doses had a significant effect on the growth and production of kale plants and the number of leaves of kale plants. The treatment that had the best effect was K4: 6 ml of concentration A + 6 ml of concentration B.