Growth of Teak Seedlings in Nursery

Abstract

A Pilot experiment was conducted to know the effect of N P K on the growth of teak seedlings in nursery stage. Due to high fertility status of nursery beds, fertilizer treatments were not significant. However, data revealed that teak seedlings may become of transplantable size within 4 months duration. A four month old teak seedling produced shoot and root of about 116.72 gm and 42.33 gm respectively. Shoot height of this seedling was 41.84 cm while as root length was 48.13 cm. Girth size at collar was 4.75 cm. This is possible by maintaining adequate fertility status by incorporating F.Y.M., inorganic and organic fertilizers. There is no need of adding growth hormones. Shoot/Root ratios of fresh weight and also of length of teak seedlings tended to approach one in September and October (Sixth and Seventh month after sowing) in heavy textured soil.