The Effect of Watering Frequency on Several Types of Oil Palm (Elais guineensis Jacq.) Great Bunches Superior Seeds ‘Yangambi’ in Main Nursery Ages of 4 to 7 Months

Abstract

The effect of watering frequency on several types of oil palm great bunches superior seeds in main nursery ages of 4 to 7 months was held from September 2017 to November 2017 on Jl. Cempaka, Gang Cempaka Sari, Tanjung Sari, Medan Selayang. The research design used was Factorial Completely Randomized Design with two factors, the first factor was the watering frequency, consisting of; morning (1 time) and morning and evening (2 times). The second factor was several types of great bunches superior oil palm seeds (Elaeis quineensis Jacq.), consisting of; Yangambi, PPKS 239, and PPKS 718. The observation parameters were plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, total leaf area, and number of leaflets. The results showed that the watering frequency treatment and several types of large-bunches oil palm varieties had no significant effect on the growth of oil palm seedlings.