Areca nut is propagated through seed. Around 500 plants can be accommodated in an acre. The planting is to be done during May-June in well- drained soils and during August-September in clayey soils. Seed collection The seedlings are raised in primary and secondary nurseries. 12 to 18 months old seedlings are used for planting. Seedlings […]
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The arecanut is one of the important commercial crops of India, particularly in Kerala. Arecanut is an extensively cultivated tropical palm. It is a tall-stemmed, erect, reaching varied heights depending upon the environmental conditions. India is the world’s biggest consumer of areca nuts. In India, particularly in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and
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India is the world’s biggest consumer of areca nuts. In India, particularly in southern states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Assam, the areca nut is also known as a betel nut. It is an important cultural and economic component. Particularly in rural areas, chewing the nut with betel leaves and other components is a
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Areca nut, a vital crop in tropical regions, it affected various nutrient deficiencies that significantly impact its growth, yield, and overall health. It has identified the deficiencies early and provided timely intervention and optimal crop management. This blog will discuss the most common diseases that can affect areca nuts, as well as how to manage
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Areca nut is one of the important commercial crops of India, particularly in Kerala. Areca nut is providing livelihood security for millions of people in rural and urban areas. Areca nut is an extensively cultivated tropical palm. It is a tall-stemmed, erect, reaching varied height. Types of areca nut trees are given below. Shata Mangala
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Evaporation, air, and soil temperatures are lower in mixed cropping than in sole areca nuts and open conditions. The least diurnal variation in microclimate within the mixed cropping is an important feature besides lower evaporative demand, reduced wind velocity, and higher soil moisture content. This is very important, as the synergistic effects of wind and
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The arecanut is one of the important commercial crops of India. The crop is mainly grown in the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, and Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands. Arecanut is capable of growing in a variety of soils. It thrives best in well drained soils. The lifespan
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To determine the number of trees per acre, trees are assumed to be about grid-spaced. Trees per acre are calculated by calculating the average distance between trees on the site. The distance between tree rows and between trees within a row is estimated. Areca nut is propagated through seed. Around 500 plants can be accommodated
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Arecanut ,a vital crop in tropical regions ,it affected various nutrient deficiencies that significantly impact its growth, yield, and overall health. It has identified the deficiencies in early ,and provide timely intervention and optimal crop management. the main deficiencies are given below. Nitrogen deficiency Nitrogen is a highly mobile element in plant. So when the
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The Arecanut is one of the important commercial crops of India, particularly in Kerala. Arecanut is an extensively cultivated tropical palm. It is a tall-stemmed ,erect, reaching varied height ,depending upon the environmental conditions. Arecanut varieties in Kerala are given below, Mangala (VTL – 3) It is a variety of arecanut recommended for Kerala. Released
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