Wanted Sandalwood (Chandan) plantation

[nareshpat]

I am from village Badalpar, Taluka Rapar, Distt-Kutchh, Gujrat.

I want to plantation of chandan in my farm

Please help us.

 

[vrikshaay]

I am from village Badalpar, Taluka Rapar, Distt-Kutchh, Gujrat.

I want to plantation of chandan in my farm

Please help us.

Please don't be fooled by anyone of those trying to sell Sandalwood saplings. Kutchh is not an area where Sandalwood will grow in normal conditions of Kutchh. Understand: Sandalwood or White Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a tree of the evergreen forests, mainly found in Western Ghats forests (South India), Malaysian and Indonesian forests etc. It will not grow on its own because it is a root parasite: it has to take nutrients from the roots of other trees around. So, it grows well only in forest condition with lot of trees around, so that its roots can pierce the root of other trees and take nutrients. That too, its root can't pierce roots of all trees because roots of most trees are very hard. So its roots will try to pierce tree roots that are soft. So, it will need lot of soft root trees around for its growth. So, if you are ready to develop your land into a real forest, then you can consider Sandalwood as one of the forest trees you can cultivate. Otherwise, forget about Sandalwood in Kutchh. If you need any further details, see our earlier posts about this subject in this site. If you need any further assistance or want to discuss other options like high value medicinal plants, please click on our name > start conversation, and send a private conversation with your contact details and matters you want to discuss with us.

 

[garao56]

The sandal wood plants grow in well drained red solls and also under forest conditions . Please inform the type of land you are going to plan for plantation

 

[revas1990]

Sir we can supply sandalwood saplings for Rs.18

 

[milan0208]

i have 7 year sandan plant what i do?? next plz sugest me somthing

 

[nelabrion]

Please don't be fooled by anyone of those trying to sell Sandalwood saplings. Kutchh is not an area where Sandalwood will grow in normal conditions of Kutchh. Understand: Sandalwood or White Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a tree of the evergreen forests, mainly found in Western Ghats forests (South India), Malaysian and Indonesian forests etc. It will not grow on its own because it is a root parasite: it has to take nutrients from the roots of other trees around. So, it grows well only in forest condition with lot of trees around, so that its roots can pierce the root of other trees and take nutrients. That too, its root can't pierce roots of all trees because roots of most trees are very hard. So its roots will try to pierce tree roots that are soft. So, it will need lot of soft root trees around for its growth. So, if you are ready to develop your land into a real forest, then you can consider Sandalwood as one of the forest trees you can cultivate. Otherwise, forget about Sandalwood in Kutchh. If you need any further details, see our earlier posts about this subject in this site. If you need any further assistance or want to discuss other options like high value medicinal plants, please click on our name > start conversation, and send a private conversation with your contact details and matters you want to discuss with us.

Totally agree with you sir!

 

[sagar___]

I am from village Badalpar, Taluka Rapar, Distt-Kutchh, Gujrat.

I want to plantation of chandan in my farm

Please help us.

I’m Sagar Satav, agronomist. It’s great to hear about your interest in planting chandan (sandalwood) on your farm in Badalpar, Rapar (Kutchh).

Sandalwood cultivation can be a very good long-term investment, but it needs proper planning because it is a semi-parasitic plant. Here are some key points for your guidance:

• Climate & Soil: Your region is suitable, but ensure well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging. Slightly alkaline soils of Kutchh can work with proper management.

• Host Plants: Chandan requires host plants for nutrients. You should plant primary hosts like pigeon pea (tur), cowpea, or groundnut in the early stage, and secondary hosts like neem, pongamia (karanj), or subabul later.

• Spacing: Maintain spacing around 10–12 feet between sandalwood plants. Intercrop with suitable host plants.

• Water Management: Light but regular irrigation is important in the initial 2–3 years. Avoid overwatering.

• Protection: Proper fencing is very important, as sandalwood is a high-value crop.

• Legal Permission: Please check Gujarat forest regulations. Registration of sandalwood plantation may be required.

• Duration & Returns: It is a long-term crop (12–15 years). Heartwood formation starts after 8–10 years.

If you want, I can guide you step by step on nursery selection, plantation layout, and cost planning.

Best regards,