World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

UTILIZATION OF GOAT MANURE AND GOLDEN SNAILS AS LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO INCREASE AVAILABLE P, GROWTH AND PRODUCTION OF PEANUTS (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.) IN ULTISOL

Chairani Siregar*, Mindalisma, Diapari Siregar, Ratna Mauli Lubis, Dedi Kusbiantoro, Yenni Asbur, and Yayuk Purwaningrum

ABSTRACT

Goat dung and golden snail Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF) can be used to improve nutrient P in ultisol, which is categorized as a marginal soil with low nutrient content, particularly P, and an acidic reaction. The purpose of this study was to assess how the growth and yield of peanuts affected the soil's P-availability by applying fertilizer made of goat dung and golden snail LOF. The study was conducted at the UISU Gedung Johor Experimental Garden, Medan, using a factorial randomized block design, three replications, and treatments consisting of goat manure and golden snail LOF at different concentrations. The study's findings demonstrated that adding goat manure and golden snail LOF together could raise P-available ultisol levels. Additionally, when applied separately, goat manure and golden snail LOF could boost peanut growth and yield in comparison to the control treatment. Separately, the best goat manure dosage is 1800 g/plot, and the best golden snail LOF concentration is 300 mL/L/plot, both of which can boost peanut plant growth and yield. In a similar manner, 1800 g/plot of goat manure and 300 mL/L/plot of golden snail LOF combined to raise the P-available ultisol in comparison to the control treatment.

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