Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Propagation

• The perennial types are propagated by limb cuttings. Limb cutting of 1-1.5m length and 15-16cm circumference obtained from selected trees are planted in situ during June-October in TamilNadu. Annual types are propagated by seeds. Planting dwarf types 500 g seeds and 928 number of limbs, whereas for tall types, 100g of seeds and 392 limbs/ha are required.