Kadamba

[bigkidd]

Hi all,

I would need some information on Kadamba Tree and its plantation, the varieties available, time to harvest, grid area information. Current and projected tree pricing and above all the regulation authority and body. I have about 10 Bighas of land and i want to srat plantation.

 

[Ashwini]

Hi

Propagation methods
Kadam can be raised by planting out nursery raised seedlings. Planting of bare root nursery stock also gives good results. Direct sowing is not very successful because of the small-sized seeds and the their sensitivity to drought, excessive moisture and direct sun. The optimum IBA concentration for rooting and survival in air layering experiments of A. cadamba was 5000 p.p.m.

Tree Management
The tree is a light demander, however the saplings require protection from the hot sun. It is sensitive to frost, drought, excessive moisture and grazing. The young seedlings are highly susceptible to weeds and should be weeded regularly. 2-month seedlings can be transplanted in nursery beds or into polythene bags, where they can be retained before planting at the start of the monsoon rains. To ensure successful establishment, seedlings should be planted out with their balls of earth. The tree coppices well. The growth of kadam is usually fast for the first 6-8 years. At the age of 10-15 years the trees can be felled.

For varietal details please contact the nearest forest department

Regards
Ashwini

 

[dhamsgandhi123]

You can go for stevia cultivation.

 

[ponsanthan]

Kadamba trees

In Kadamba Tree
Adina cordifolia is the real Kadamba - the well known yellowish wood and it is a holy tree, some times found grown in temples. It is available at Dharmastala temple also.Wood finishing will be very nice and used for furnitures also.

Anthocephalus cadamba (white Kadamba) is a fast growing ornamental tree.Found grown commonly in the avenues and parks. The wood is having good timber value. The flowers just like badminton Balls is also used to extract essential oil.