Plantation Crops

Climate and soil

Climate
Tropical climate = Tree of warm humid climate.
Temperature: 21º to 35 º C
Altitude : upto 500 m asl
Sunshine : It is a sun-loving tree requiring 6 hours of sunshine per day throughout the year. i.e., about 200 hours per year.
 Rainfall: Not less than 200 cm.

Soil
Depth: Minimum of 125 cm depth.
 Slope : A gentle slope is needed.
PH : 5.5 to 6.5,