PENGARUH VARIETAS DAN JARAK TANAM TERHADAP KUALITAS BENIH UMBI BAWANG MERAH SELAMA PENYIMPANAN

This study aims to determine the effect of variety and plant space on shallots seeds quality during storage. The study used a factorial complete randomized block design with 5 replications. The first factor was Variety (V), consisting of V1 = Tajuk, V2 = Crok Kuning, and V3 = Srikayang. The second factor was the plant spacing (J) consisting of J1 = 15cm x 15 cm, J2 = 15 cm x 20 cm, J3 = 20 cm x 20 cm, and J4 = 25cm x 20 cm. The results showed that the use of varieties significantly affects weight loss, germination and vigor. Varieties of Tajuk produce the lowest weight loss, germination and vigor. The crop spacing had a significant effect on weight loss at 3 months, germination of 1 and 3 months, but had no significant effect on 1 and 2 months weight loss and 1-3 months of germination, 2 months of vigor