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Process of excavating seedlings for potting
The process of taking out seedlings from community pots / germinating beds and putting them in pots / poly bags is very crucial. Improper or casual handling may leave a good percentage of seedlings dead. The joy of a good harvest may turn into sorrow if proper care is not taken at this juncture…

 

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Propagation by division
Division is apparently an easy technique of propagation of palms compared to seed germination. But division can be performed only for palms that produce basal offshoots quite freely. This process also requires care both before and after removal of suckers. The soil should be deep enough to expose the vase of…

 

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Type of potting mix for seedlings

Another factor not often considered is the type of potting mix being used and its temperature. Potting mixes for palm seedlings include ingredients like clay, earth, soil, rice husk, burnt rice husks, coco peat, sand, fine gravel, mud etc. in various ratios and combinations, but the overall objective…

 

 

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