Substitution of Eco Enzyme in AB Mix on Growth and Weight of Red Spinach

Abstract

Red Spinach (Amaranthus tricolor L.) is a vegetable that has quite high nutritional value and is liked by many Indonesian people. The content contained in red spinach is protein, vitamin A, vitamin C and mineral salts and contains anthocyanins which can cure anemia. Awareness of the importance of consuming vegetables for health has led to increased consumption of red spinach. Along with the existence of agricultural land which is increasingly limited and food needs must be met, it is necessary to do alternative hydroponic planting with a wick system. This study aims to determine the effect of Eco Enzyme substitution at AB Mix concentrations on the growth and weight of red spinach (Amaranthus tricolor L.) in hydroponic wick systems. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 3 replications which were carried out for 28 days. Parameters measured were the growth of red spinach including plant height, number of leaves and leaf width and wet weight of red spinach plants. The data obtained were analyzed by 5% ANOVA and followed by 5% Duncan's test. The results showed that substitution of Eco Enzyme at concentrations of AB Mix significantly affected plant height, number of leaves, leaf width and wet weight of red spinach (Amaranthus tricolor L.) plants in hydroponic wick systems.