Potential of cocoa pod as supplement for seed germination medium of Dwarf Pak Choy (Brassica rapa) / Che Muhammad Shafiq Che Deris … [et al.]

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is among the most cultivated and important tropical crops in the world. The growing demand for chocolate goods around the world is another factor driving up the amount of cocoa residue. As a result, there will be a significant impact on waste from cocoa pod waste and cocoa by products It is crucial to use the waste because if cocoa pod waste is left untreated at the plantation for a few months, it will cause environmental issues. This will result in a bad smell and liquid that pollutes the environment. These wastes have the potential to become environmental problems if not treated, but it would be beneficial if it is used as a growing medium supplement for seed germination. The purpose of study to analyze and assess the effect of the cocoa pods waste as a growing medium supplement on productivity and nutrient content for seed germination. The experiment has been carried out by using a completely Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 3 kinds of treatment comparisons which are polybag and peat moss (100%), matured cocoa pod waste and peat moss (100%) and overripe cocoa pod and peat moss (100%).