The peatland in Tangkit Baru Village, Sungai Gelam District, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi, has the potential for cultivating high quality pineapples. The pineapples grown in Tangkit are considered superior due to their exquisite taste. The name “tangkit” refers to the village where these pineapples originate. To modernize pineapple production in Tangkit, BPTP Jambi has introduced a 3:1 legowo system, where involves planting three pineapple plants are planted in each row. 80 cm apart.
Tangkit pineapples are a rich source of vitamin C, bromelain, and other beneficial nutrients. These pineapples have many uses, including consumption as fresh fruit, juice, jam, candy, and the production of ecoenzyme. Ecoenzyme is a natural product made from fermented fruit or vegetable waste that has possessing antifungal properties that can effectively inhibit the growth of fungi responsible for skin infections.
