PENGARUH KOMBINASI MEDIA TANAM TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN SELEDRI PADA SISTEM VERTIKULTUR

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of various planting media combinations on the growth of celery plants (Apium graveolens L.) in a vertical farming system. Vertical farming is an alternative cultivation method suitable for limited spaces. The experiment was conducted in Kampiri Village, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, from January to April 2022. A Randomized Block Design (RBD) was used with four media treatments: P0 (control), P1 (Topsoil + Sand + Cow manure), P2 (Topsoil + Rice husk charcoal + Cow manure), and P3 (Topsoil + Cocopeat + Cow manure), each replicated three times. Observed parameters included plant height, number of leaves, and fresh weight. Results showed that the P3 treatment yielded the best performance, with a plant height of 22.15 cm, 39.33 leaves, and a fresh weight of 46.66 grams. Although statistical analysis indicated no significant effect, the P3 media combination consistently gave the highest average values across all parameters. These findings suggest that a mixture of topsoil, cocopeat, and cow manure can potentially optimize celery growth in vertical farming systems.