Use of zoo compost Hermetia illucens larvae when growing a tomato of the Honey Cream variety

Abstract

Relevance. Among the main problems of modern agriculture, the problem of reducing the biological yield of agricultural crops is particularly prominent. One of the most cost-effective solutions to this issue may be the use of organic fertilizers. Zoo compost is a type of organic fertilizer that is a product of the vital activity of fly larvae. To confirm the results of the suitability of zoo compost as an organic fertilizer, a field experiment was conducted.Results. It has been experimentally established that the zoo compost of Black lion fly larvae increases the survival rate of tomato plants, positively affects the growth of tomato plants, and accelerates fruit maturation. It has a positive effect on the formation of tomato fruits and yield. Analyzing the data obtained from the accounting area of the plot, we can conclude that the yield increase in relation to the control was in the range of 1.859–2.375 kg. It should be noted that the maximum yield increase was obtained by applying a double dose of zoo compost (2 tons per ha).