Acacia auriculaeformis
Family |
Leguminoseae |
Common/Tamil Name |
Tan Wattle/ Kathi Savukku |
Uses: |
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4800 - 4900 Kcal/Kg |
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Unsuitable |
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Pulpwood and Fuelwood, Good for charcoal making |
Seed Collection time |
December - February |
No. of Seeds per kg |
30,000 |
Viability |
Upto 12 months |
Germination percentage |
50-67% |
Seed Treatment |
By immersing seeds in boiling water for one minute and
leaving them to cool and soak for 24 hours in cold water. |
Nursery Technique |
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Pre-treated seeds are sown in mother beds. The seedlings are pricked out into poly bag containers within a month. The seedlings will be ready for planting within 6 months.
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Pre-treated seeds can be dibbled directly in the pot.
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