![]() ![]() Banana trees can be grown for shading purpose in the early stage of Nutmeg plantation. Intercultural operations in Nutmeg Cultivation:– During initial years, regular mulching of plant basins should be carried out after slashing weeds and shading in summers. ![]() However, a dose of 20 grams of ‘N’ (45 grams urea), 20 grams of P2O5 (110 grams of superphospahte) and 50 grams of K2O (80 grams of muriate potash) should be applied during initial year and 500 grams ‘N’ (1100 grams of urea), 250 grams P2O5 (1,550 grams superphosphate) and 100 grams of K2O (1650 grams muriate of potash) per year should be applied in subsequent years for fully grown trees of 15 year or more. Generally, manures should be applied in shallow trenches or pits dug around the trees. Manures and Fertilizers in Nutmeg Cultivation:- Usually, Organic manures should be applied in Nutmeg plantation. Permanent shade trees should be planted when the site is on hilly slope and when this crop is grown as mono-crop. ![]() It is recommended to protect the nutmeg plants from sun scorch by providing the shade in the early stage. In case of grafting, 5 meter x 5 meter should be optimum. The spacing varies widely and spacing of 7 meter to 8 meter appears to be sufficient. Dig the pits of 0.75 meter x 0.75 meter and these pits should be filled with organic manure and good soil 2 weeks earlier to actual planting. The planting in the main field should be done at the onset of monsoon/rainy season. ![]()
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