Planting

Planting

    Deep planting
  • Planting pits of 75 to 90 cm deep is necessary in areas where
    • Provision of drainage can be made or Areas having well drained soils
    • Areas having well drained soils
    Shallow planting
  • Planting pits of 45 to 60 cm deep is done in areas where
    • Soils are heavy and Impedance/ obstruction for the proper drainage
    • Impedance/ obstruction for the proper drainage
    Nurse crop/ shading
  • During hot weather starting from October, young seedlings may be protected against direct exposure to sun by;
    • Artificial shading : With either coconut or arecanut leaves or by raising
    • Nurse crop: Eg. Banana
  • Season of sun scorch: Between October to January  

Last modified: Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 9:41 AM