Utilizing Empty Leaves in Oil Palm Gardens as Fertilizer

The use of empty bunches for organic fertilization in the cultivation of oil palm plantations is very possible, although the benefits will be felt in the second year of application. The use of empty fruit bunches as fertilizer also proves that oil palm plantations can be managed in an environmentally friendly manner. Palm oil is one of the highest vegetable oil-producing plants among all vegetable oil-producing plants, this plant has the potential for oil production to reach 7 tons of crude palm oil (CPO) per hectare. To achieve a high yield (oil yield) of CPO, it is necessary to prepare superior seeds, best cultivation techniques (Best Practice Management), proper fertilization and best harvesting techniques, as well as processing CPO with high standards. Proper fertilization is one of the important jobs in plantations that can affect the level of FFB and CPO production, which are the main sources of income for oil palm plantation companies. In general, oil palm fertilization is divid