Technical Feasibility and Economic Benefit of Combined Shallot Seedlings Techniques in Indonesia

The study conducted in West Java, Indonesia, assessed the technical feasibility and economic benefits of various shallot seedling techniques, focusing on seedling age, population density, and variety. Key findings indicate that 45-day-old Lokananta seedlings at a density of 7.5 g/m² achieved the highest yield and economic return, with a bulb production of 39.92 t/ha and an R/C ratio of 3.62. Despite higher initial costs, these younger seedlings proved more economically beneficial due to higher yields and lower disease incidence. The research suggests that optimizing seedling age and density can enhance shallot production efficiency and profitability, benefiting Indonesian farmers by reducing costs and increasing yields.