Comparative Analysis of Cocopeat and Soil on Plant Constituents

Abstract

Overuse of chemical fertilizers shows interference with biological components of the soil, hence resulting in soil acidification, stunning growth of the plant, altered pH of the soil, growth of pests, and, dense release of greenhouses in the environment. This further increases the concentration of harmful ions in soil and inhibits crop growth leading to a decline in soil fertility. The objectives of the study were to examine the effect of different growing media on a selected plant model (finger millet). Growing media were the combination of 100% topsoil, 100% cocopeat, and 50:50% topsoil + cocopeat. After 3 months of assessment, excellent growth performance was shown by the 50:50% topsoil + cocopeat growth media, the minimum recorded in 100% soil growth media.