Compost-Based Growing Media Improved Yield of Leafy Lettuce in Pot Culture

Compost-based media were examined for effects on plant growth of leafy lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in pot culture. Four types locally sourced composts created using different proportions wood chips from untreated pallets and mixed tropical tree debris, food waste restaurants, chicken manure. prepared by mixing each compost with a commercial peatmoss to create 25, 50, 100% compost-peatmoss mixtures (by volume). In Trial One, cv. Starfighter had the greatest shoot (leaves/stems) biomass when grown containing chips, waste, Two, cvs. New Red Fire examined. Growing affected all parameters including fresh dry shoots roots, root length, number leaves. Cultivar except weight. Interaction growing medium cultivar type found weight, shoot, length. Regression analyses indicated increases amount increased weights. Composts recyclable organic materials can be an alternative