Using bio-starter to increase growth and production of hortensia flower (Hydangea sp)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to increase the growth and production of horticultural flowers through the use of organic fertilizers without and with stater biotechnology. This study was a field study using a randomized block design (RBD) with 3 treatments and 5 replications. The data obtained were analyzed quantitatively using ANOVA, if there was a difference between the treatments followed by the Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the level of 5%. The results showed that the bio-starter had an effect on the quality of organic fertilizer. Likewise, it has a significant effect on the growth and production of hortensia. This is probably due to the making of organic fertilizers with bio-starters, the decomposition of organic matter is perfect, does not cause odor, the availability of nutrients and the number of species becomes more abundant. With a lot of nutrients, it is easier to absorb by hortensia and the use of soil bio-starter becomes more loose, porosity increases.