Guava + Teak based agri-horti-silvicutural system

Tree Component

Teak

Boundary/ Block/ in field

In field (in between two Guava tree)

Spacing

6 x 6 m2

Pit size

0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5m3

Any other management requirement

Guava: Spacing-6m x 6m, Pit- 75cmx75cm

Planting: July-Aug, FYM: 2 baskets

Basal: N-60g, P2O5-30g and K2O- 60g pit-1 (July)

Topdressing- -do- (October)

Intercrop

Ginger or Turmeric

Ginger

Planting time

May-June

Seed rate

1t/ha; Planting size- each seed piece should have one or two sprouted bits.

Spacing

25cm x 15cm

Fertilizer

FYM-10 t ha-1, N:P2O5:K2O-100:50:50 kg ha-1

Full P2O5 & 50% K2O at planting. 50% N and 50% K2O at 45 DAP, Rest 50% N at 75 DAP.

Any other management requirement

Mulching-Twice (at planting & 60 DAP) with 10 t ha-1  and 5 t ha-1  green leaves or straw respectively.

Turmeric

Planting time

May

Seed rate

2 t ha-1; Planting size- 20 to 25g sprouted bits

Spacing

30cm x 25cm

Fertilizer

FYM – 10 t ha-1, N:P2O5:K2O-60:30:60 kg ha-1

Full P2O5 & 50 % K2O at planting. 50% N at 45 DAP, Rest 50% N and 50% K2O at 90 DAP.

Any other management requirement

Mulching-Twice (at planting & 50 DAP) with 10 t ha-1 green leaves or straw

Return / Outcome

Ginger: 10 t ha-1  / Turmeric: 19 t ha-1  +

Guava (fruits): 2-3 t  ha-1  from 4th year onwards

Teak: To be harvested after 20-25 years

Any other information

This agro-forestry system provides higher income and profit from limited area and due to diversified income minimises risk.