Expert Advisory Details

Some suggestions for forestry

Follow these suggestions for Forestry:

Field planting: Transplant bare-rooted plants of poplar before the end of February in channels. In block plantations, plant the poplars at 5 x 4 m or 8 x 2.5 m apart and in single line on boundary at 3 m apart in North-South direction. Clones PL-1, PL-2, PL-3, PL-4, PL-5, L-47/88 and L-48/89 should be planted in Central Plain Region and Clones PL-3, PL-6, PL-7 and L-48/89 cutting are suitable in semi-arid regions of Punjab. Dig the pits of 15-20 cm diameter with the help of an auger. The depth of pit should be 75 cm in heavy soil and 100 cm in light soil. Soak the plants for about 48 hours in running fresh water before planting. After planting, the pits should be filled with top soil and FYM (1:1) mixed with 10-20 g Lindane 20 EC dust, 110 g urea and 315 g single super phosphate. Sugarcane can be planted from mid February in poplar plantations of less than three years age.

Eucalyptus: Sow the seeds on raised in lines 10 cm apart at the rate of 20 g/m size. Cover the beds with a thatch and sprinkle water frequently to keep the upper soil layer moist. When seedling attains 3-4 leaves, transplant them in polybags of 9”x6” filled with soil and FYM in 1:1 ratio. Keep on irrigating the seedlings as and when required till they become saleable and shifting of polybags containing seedling every month to avoid the root going deep in the soil.