Noni
BASIC INFORMATION
Noni known as Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows 10-20 feet height. The leaves are thick, shiny, dark green, and deeply veined. The fruits have an unusual shape and about 2-4 inches long, ovoid, and yellowish-white, and become quite soft at maturity.
Soil, Climate and Temperature :
Can be grown in adverse climatic conditions, even it grows well in any type of degraded and unfertile land with any type of soil. Performs very well in sandy loam soil. Tropic - subtropics / heavy rainfall to drought hit areas. Tolerates to saline, alkaline, water logging, severe drought and heavy wind. Mean annual temperature
20-450
Planting Season : June to October
Seedlings : 290 numbers of Seedlings are sown per acre.
Spacings : 12' x 12' with Pit size of 2’ x 2’ x 2’
Preparatory Cultivation : Ploughing and leveling the land to optimum level.
Irrigation :
Noni thrives with moderate irrigation and can survive even in drought conditions, once the plant is established. Irrigate during early stages of the crop as required depending upon the moisture condition.
Weeding :
Weed growth can be controlled by drip irrigation. First 2 years weeding has to be done manually whenever required.
Pest & diseases :
Normally Noni crop is resistant to pest and diseases. However if require it can be controlled easily by organic pesticides.
Morinda cultivation - Cost and Benefits:- Highly Unique - Cash on...
•Estimated investment for Morinda cultivation in One Acre - Rs.29,800/-
•3rd year Break-even for investments.
•Take home your green pension upto 40 years.
Benefits of Cultivation
Months
Yield per Tree
24th -35th
9-12 Kgs
36th -47th 17-20 Kgs
48th -59th 26-32 Kgs.
60th -71th 38-45 Kgs
72th -83th Above 60 Kgs
84th -95th Above 75 Kgs
96th -107th Above 90 Kgs
108th -119th Above 100 Kgs
120th -131th Above 120 Kgs
Note : The calculation is based on the minimum actuals and shall depend on proper implementation of package of practice, land preparation,moisture in the soil, place etc.
Contact the following:
World Noni Research Foundation
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Regds
Manoj Singh
