Effect of Kitchen Compost on Morphological Growth of Hibiscus

Abstract

Kitchen compost and other organic waste materials are being investigated as chemical fertilizer substitutes due to the growing demand for sustainable agriculture. This study looks into how kitchen compost affects the morphological growth characteristics of hibiscus plants. Different amounts of kitchen compost combined with soil were used in a pot experiment. Over a predetermined growth period, growth metrics such as plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, root length, and biomass were measured. The findings demonstrated that, in comparison to control circumstances, moderate amounts of kitchen compost greatly increased plant growth. However, because of the increased salinity and nutritional imbalance caused by high compost concentrations, growth was adversely affected.According to the results, when applied in the right amounts, kitchen compost can be used as an environmentally benign soil addition to promote hibiscus growth.