Noni
Basic Data on Cultivation :
Soil
Noni plant comes up very well in any kind of soil whether it is alkaline or saline but performs very well in sandy loam soil.
Climate & Temperature
It can be grown in any adverse climatically condition whether it is very hot or low rainfall or high rainfall it is grown in tropics to sub tropics heavy rainfall to drought hit areas or very heavy wind.
Planting Season
The ideal season for planting is June-October i.e. before the onset of monsoon or it can be planted in January to March where irrigation facilities are available.
Seedling
Needs about 290 seedling /acre with a spacing of 12.25’ X 12.25’ and with a pit size of 2’X2’X2’.
Preparatory Cultivation
Ploughing and leveling the land to optimum field condition is necessary.
Irrigation
Noni plant thrives with moderate irrigation and can survive even in drought conditions once the plant is established. Irrigate regularly during the early stage of the plant to enable the plant to establish better. As we are going to take up Noni for the commercial cultivation, we require the presence of water for better yield and growth as per our guidance and projections.
Weeding
It can be controlled by following drip irrigation system. You can carryout weeding as when necessary.
Pest and diseases
Normally Noni is resistant to pests of diseases. However if required it can be controlled easily by organic pesticides.
Harvesting
Noni plant starts flowering 8-10 months after planting. But we suggest to remove all the flowers upto 18 months for better growth and bushy plant. Flowering and fruiting is continuous throughout year. But 60% of the yield will be from February to June.
Noni Plant is capable of giving upto 150 kg/tree under ideal cultivation after 7 years.
For details, you can contact
Noni Family Wellness Programme
12, Rajiv Gandhi Road,
Srinivasa Nagar,
Chennai-600 096
Tamil Nadu. India.
Mobile : 0 93810 50574, 0 93828 68073
Telephone: 044 24545401 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Fax : 044 24545406
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