Abstract:
This study aimed to obtain the composition of top soil and compost TKKS which suitable as an alternative medium for the growth and development of oil palm seeds are good. The research was carried out for 4 months starting from January 2012 - April 2012. This research was conducted at the experimental farm of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau in Rimbo Panjang km.21, Pekan Baru. The research was conducted using completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of two factors, the first factor consisted of three treatments are: M0 = Top soil (without compost TKKS), M1 = Top soil + Compost TKKS (1: 1) and M2 = Top soil + Compost TKKS (1: 2), while the second factor consisted of 4
treatments are: P0 = 0 g, P1 = 32.5 g, P2 = 65 g and P3 = 97.5 g. Data obtained from the study were analyzed statistically using Fingerprint Variety with linear models and data analysis followed by a test range Duncan's New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) at the level of 5%.
The parameters observed were added High Seeds (cm), leaf sheaths Added Amount (strands), bulb diameter (cm), seedling dry weight (g) and the ratio of the root crown. The results showed that the composition
of medium topsoil + compost TKKS 1:1 with 97.5 g of compound fertilizer dose, showed a better effect than other treatments.
