Prototype for monitoring soil moisture and temperature of mustard plants in the sari jaya farmers group merauke district
Syaiful Nugraha, Mani Yusuf, Teddy Istanto, Dedy Abdianto Nggego, Rachmat Rachmat · IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science · 2025
Abstract Mustard plants are a type of leafy vegetable known for several varieties, with the most common being green mustard. Therefore, the role of farmers in cultivating green mustard is crucial in various aspects, from land preparation to harvest. The Sari Jaya Farmers Group in Merauke specifically has practices in their cultivation process, such as monitoring the environment of mustard greens. One of the main challenges faced by the Sari Jaya farmers is maintaining optimal soil conditions and temperature for mustard greens’ growth. If the soil environment becomes too moist, the stems of the mustard greens will quickly rot, and non-ideal temperatures, such as excessively hot conditions, can lead to imperfect growth, affecting both the quality and quantity of the harvest. This research involves developing a microcontroller-based monitoring system prototype. The study aims to develop an experimental model in the form of a microcontroller-based system prototype for monitoring soil moisture and air temperature in the mustard greens’ environment. By modeling a control device connected to an Arduino microcontroller platform, data will be sent in real-time via Short Message Service (SMS) notifications and messages to users. The research results show that the developed prototype can monitor soil moisture and temperature with adequate accuracy. This provides information about the soil and temperature conditions for mustard greens, helping farmers make informed decisions regarding irrigation and crop care. This prototype is expected to become a model agricultural system that enhances agricultural efficiency and productivity by optimizing the growth environment conditions for plants.