subabhul farming

[pravin82]

Please inform me about subabhul farming in Nashik Maharashtra

[kirti s]

Hello Sir

Subabul is now widely spread throughout the tropical and subtropical countries of the world.
It is a perennial hardy evergreen shrub. It has deep and strong taproot and even the seedlings are deep rooted. The leaves are bipinnate, 15 to 20 cm long with 10 to 15 pairs of pinnate leaves. Inflorescence is globular and the flowers are white. There are four types of subabul.

It can grow under a wide range of conditions as a range plant, roadside plant, in pastures etc. The land should, however, be cleared of bushes, ploughed and levelled before sowing.

A basal application of N:P2O5:K2O @ 20:50:30 kg ha-1 is recommended.

Since the early growth of the crop is slow, the tender plants are to be protected from aggressive weeds. Two or three inter-row cultivation is essential to check weeds in early life. Once established, even vigorous grasses seldom smother the plants.

Leucaena combines well with many grasses like guinea, pangola, dinanath, Hybrid Napier etc.

[pravin82]

Dear Sir,
Please let me know that is is possible to start subabhul farming on rain water only. I own land near Nahik, Maharashtra where the climate is very dry and no water availability. Also let me know about small scale businesses related to subabhul farming.

Regards,
Pravin

[kirti s]

Hello sir

It can grow with a minimum of 250 mm annual rainfall, though gives less yield.
It can withstand drought and in some areas where it grows naturally, there is practically no rain for 8-10 months in a year.

U pls visit the below grower of subabul to have a glance at their farm
Joshi Nursery Farm Dilip Babubhai Joshi,
M.G. Road, Nashik
0253 - 2514885
New Adgaon Naka, Mumbai Agra Road,
M.G. Road, Nashik -422001

[pravin82]

Please let me inform me is there any agri base company at Nashik, Maharashtra with whom i can make agreement to sell the subabhul.