AGROSAINSTEK: Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Pertanian
Vol 10 No 1 (2026): AGROSAINSTEK: Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Pertanian

Improving the Quality of Corn Cob Compost Fertilizer with Various Raw Material Compositions

Ugik Romadi (Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian Malang)
Selly Ika Damayanti (Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian Malang)
Rika Despita (Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Farmers have not yet utilized corn cobs, one of the agricultural wastes. Corn cobs themselves contain organic material, which can be optimized as an ingredient for making organic fertilizer. However, the habit of farmers when the harvest season arrives is that they burn or pile up corn cobs on their agricultural land. This results in the accumulation of corn cob waste increasing every time the harvest season takes place. Methods to determine the best composition of corn cob compost by testing its effectiveness using various formulations. The research was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 6 replications. P1 pure composition of corn cobs, P2 (2:1) corn cobs and cow cohe, P3 (1:2) corn cobs and cow cohe, P4 (1:1) corn cobs and cow cohe. Results In this research, the parameters observed include pH, temperature, macronutrients (N, P, K), C-organic, C/N ratio, color, odor/aroma, and texture. pH and temperature checks are carried out every 3 days in the morning. Laboratory tests are carried out to determine the content of macronutrients (N, P, K), C-organic, and the C/N ratio. Meanwhile, organoleptic tests were carried out on texture and aroma parameters by 3 expert panelists. Conclusion: Based on the results of observations and laboratory tests, the best composition of corn cob compost fertilizer is found in P2 with a composition of cow cobs and kohe (2:1).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

agrosainstek

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Environmental Science

Description

AGROSAINSTEK: Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Pertanian (AGROSAINSTEK: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology) is a journal that publishes research articles, review articles, and research notes related to agrotechnology in both Bahasa and English. The published fields consist of plant cultivation, ...