Quality of Garlic Bulbs with Irrigation Application according to Plant Needs

Abstract

The irrigation technique that has been done by farmers so far has not been optimal in increasing garlic production. This study aims to evaluate the quality of garlic tubers with irrigation applications according to plant needs. The experiment was carried out in Lembang, West Java, in 2020. The method used in this study was a group design of 6 treatments with four replications. Treatment A (daily ET accumulation within two days), B (daily ET accumulation within three days), C (daily ET accumulation within four days), D (daily ET accumulation within five days), E (daily ET accumulation within six days), F (farmers' irrigation practices). The plant data obtained were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at the 5% level. Data analysis was performed using the PKBT - STAT 1.01 program. The results showed that the tuber diameter in treatment B (daily ET accumulation within three days) was significantly greater than control. Weight, weight loss, and water content were not significantly different between all treatments. The volatile content in all treatments was significantly higher than control.