Propagation: Seeds / Semi hardwood cuttings

Nutmeg: Myristica fragrans Houtt:

Tamarind: Tamarindus indicus L

• Fresh seeds are sown in nursery beds in March –April. Soaking of seeds in 10 per cent cow urine or in cow dung solution (500 g in 10 l of water) for 24 hours.
  
  
• Two year old seedlings are transplanted to the main field.

Vegetative propagation:

• Softwood grafting: March- April
  
  
• Air Layering: Shoots treated with IBA 4000 ppm.