Empowering Sustainable Agriculture: Pineapple Leaf as an Eco-Friendly Growth Medium

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the potential of pineapple leaf powder as an organic additive in the development of sustainable plant media. Fresh pineapple leaves were dried, ground into powder, and mixed with soil at three different ratios (90:10, 70:30, and 50:50). Various ratios of soil and pineapple leaf powder were tested to evaluate their effects on soil pH and seedling height. Mustard seed were grown under controlled conditions for twelve days. Soil pH and seedling height were recorded and statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).  The results showed that the mixture containing 70% soil and 30% pineapple leaf powder produced the highest seedling growth, with statistically significant differences observed among treatments (p < 0.05). This shows that the reuse of pineapple leaf waste not only improves plant development but also contributes to sustainable innovation in the production of agricultural media. The study reflects a resilient scientific approach to addressing global sustainability challenges through the integration of agricultural waste management and green technologies.