Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Durian Cultural Management


Land Preparation
  • Clear and remove all stumps and grasses.
  • Plow twice and harrow thrice to loosen the soil.
Distance of Planting
  • 5 x 10 meters = 200 plants/ha.
  • 8 x 8 meters = 156 plants/ha.
  • 10 x 10 meters = 100 plants/ha.
Preparation of Holes and Planting
  • Dig a cubical holes measuring 50-100 m wide and 50-100 cm deep for clay soil type.
  • Remove the plastic bag and plant the seedling into the hole without breaking the ball of soil.
  • Prune spiraled roots to enhance root branching.
  • Plant young plants at their dormant stage.
  • Cover the hole with soil-manure mixture and press gently the surface of the soil.
  • Plant during rainy season.
Maintenance
  • Provide shade to newly planted durian seedlings for a period of two weeks to a few months depending on weather condition to enable the plant to recover from transplanting shock and to shade it from strong sunlight.
  • Apply as basal 50 grams (5 tbsp.) of complete fertilizer (14-14-14) or based on soil analysis and cover with thin layer of soil. Rate of application increases as tree matures.
  • Grow seasonal crops between rows of durian before they become productive.
  • Ring weeding should be done before fertilization.
  • Prune/remove dead, broken or diseased branches and water shoots to obtain desired canopy shape to enhance production of fruits.
  • Mulch the tree with rice straw, dried leaves, cut grasses, or coconut husk during dry season.
Source:http://209.85.175.104/search?q=cache:y0DT5-jmY38J:www.da.gov.ph
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