Organic fertilizers boost cocoa seedling growth, revolutionizing sustainable farming practices.
Researchers studied the effects of different organic fertilizers on cocoa seedling growth. They used poultry dung, cow dung, compost EFB, and combinations of these with NPK fertilizer. The plants were watered daily and data was collected weekly. The results showed that poultry dung, cow dung, and compost EFB can be effective fertilizers for cocoa seedlings. All treatments led to positive growth, with differences in leaf numbers and dry weight being significant.