Hydroponic Mapping in the City of Padang

Abstract

This study aims to determine the distribution patterns of hydroponics in the city of Padang based on active members of the West Sumatra Hydroponic Community in the city of Padang, and to know the productivity of the lettuce vegetable business by participants in the West Sumatra Hydroponic Community business in Padang City. This type of research uses quantitative methods with analytical techniques, namely analysis of the nearest neighbors. The results showed that the distribution pattern of all members of the HSB Community was grouped with a total of 46 members, while for business members in a random or random pattern with 10 members and participants in the patterned household grouped with 36 members. At present the lettuce production has not been able to meet the demand for lettuce in the city of Padang due to constraints encountered by HSB businessmen such as temperature, pH, pests to land and costs.