Analisis Penyebaran Komoditas Cabai Keriting (Capsicum Annuum L.) Di Kabupaten Karo Provinsi Sumatera Utara

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the base areas and the distribution characteristics of curly chili (Capsicum annuum L.) commodities in Kabupaten Karo based on the principles of localization and specialization. The methods used in this study are Location Quotient (LQ), Localization Index (LI), and Specialization Index (SI). The data used are secondary data on curly chili production per kecamatan from 2019 to 2024. The results of the LQ analysis show that kecamatan such as Kutabuluh, Laubaleng, Mardingding, Tiganderket, and Payung consistently serve as production base areas for curly chili, indicated by LQ values greater than 1. A shifting trend in base areas is also seen from the increasing LQ values in Naman Teran and Kabanjahe in recent years. LI analysis shows that kecamatan such as Merek, Dolat Rayat, and Tiganderket have high production concentration, while kecamatan like Merdeka, Simpang Empat, and Kabanjahe have negative LI values, indicating a low concentration or specialization in this commodity. Meanwhile, SI analysis shows that Kutabuluh, Laubaleng, and Tiganderket have high specialization levels in curly chili production. Conversely, areas such as Merdeka, Simpang Empat, and Kabanjahe show negative SI values in almost every year, indicating low production contribution. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive spatial and temporal overview of the base areas, concentration, and specialization of curly chili in Kabupaten Karo, which can serve as a foundation for sustainable commodity development planning. Keywords: Cabai keriting, Location Quotient (LQ), Localization Index (LI), Specialization Index (SI), Kabupaten Karo.