Effectiveness of geometric distribution of molasses in tomato cultivation and its productivity in the field

Abstract

This research seeks to evaluate the agronomic efficiency of molasses applied in a spatial geometric design in tomato cultivation to optimize its distribution and yield in the municipality of El Salvador. Different geometric patterns (square, triangular, hexagonal, and spiral) were evaluated when applying the doses of molasses. The combination of these factors in the complete randomized block experimental design in open fields allowed for the application of molasses at a rate of 10ml/L of water to the crop, combined with the distribution in a hexagonal geometric pattern, to significantly favor efficiency and space optimization, higher yield, and productive efficiency. In summary, the hexagonal pattern is the most effective because it optimizes space utilization and strengthens the structure of the crop, while molasses improves the substrate and nutrition, which is evidenced by better production results in tomatoes.