Nursery Technologies

Polyalthia fragrans

Family Anonaceae
Common/Tamil Name Nedunar
Uses:
Other Uses Handsome tree, the wood used for masts and also suitable for light construction, furniture, match boxes, splints and packing cases.      
Seed Collection time May - June 
No. of Seeds per kg 12/0z. and 192/ pound
Viability 3 months; if sown immediately, results will be appreciable.                                                
Germination percentage 20%
Nursery Technique Should be dibbled directly in polypot of rich organic mix and sand. Some what slow growing. Needs much care to gain height in polythene bags.                    

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