Tuesday, 27 December 2011

ARECA Crop management

Fertilizer recommendation: for areca  plant  
Chemical fertilizer recommendation /plant/ year
100g of N (220g urea)


40g of P2O5 (200g rock phosphate)


140g of K2O (225g muriate of potash)


Should be applied in two split doses


Organic fertilizer
12 kg each of green leaf and compost/plant/year


Weed Control
Research in India has shown that cultivations free of weeds gives better yield


Mulching
Mulching is a regular operation practiced in areca nut gardens in India. It keeps the plant base moist, reduces erosion and keeps the weeds under check. Chopped areca leaves and husks, grass or dry leaves are used for mulching.

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