30% of the trees we leave without cutting for 8 years means it can be used in plywood industries which will fetch rs 6000-10000 per tree( 6000*300 = rs 18,00000).
Plantation/Cultivation:
Once we decide to cultivate the tree means first go with good seedling collection from Forest Departments. When direct sowing the seed without treatment , the germinationpercentage is less(20%). So we do alternate soaking and drying in cold water, the period of germination is 20 days and 75% germination is expected. Those having difficulty in germination, can get the seedlings(sapling) from the plant nurseries.
Then we start planting in beginning of the rainy season, so irrigation is minimal or can use drip irrigation for 2 years.
The suggested Pit size is 2 feet x 2 feet. 10x10 feet spacing is needed for better girth.
Procedure of planting:
1) Dig the pit and keep it open for 1-2 weeks.
2) Then close the pit with the soil available with digging.
3) After 2 days, open the pit slightly 1/2 feet , put organic manure(Vermicompost) of 0.5 kg for each pit and plant the seedling. If sapling height is more, can use support pole for each pit to avoid breaking of sapling.
4) And irrigate in same day.
Melia dubia has 90% less side branches, so less labors are needed to maintain.
Upto 5 years, ground nut, chilli, turmeric, blackgram as inter crops can be cultivated.
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