Soil conditioner derived from banana stem / Muhammad Salahuddin Muhammad Balyan, Muhammad Amir Irfan Mohd Sahir and Aiman Haziq Arifin

A soil conditioner made from a banana stem is a method to reuse the banana waste. Soil conditioner used to enhance the soil applied. The material is banana stem from the harvested banana tree. The procedure in making banana stem is simple and easy, chop and shred into a fine texture, let it dry and it will be ready. Banana stem soil conditioner have a positive effect to the soil. It will improve soil structure, increase soil fertility, promotes growth of beneficial soil microorganism and a natural alternative to synthetic soil conditioners. The main nutrient content in banana stem soil conditioner are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Potassium is the highest NPK content in banana stem, Potassium content in banana stem are ranged from 2.91% to 4.24%, with average of 3.58%.