Improved Practice in <I>Eucalyptus globulus</I> Nursery by Application of Fertilizers

Abstract

Application of Urea 0.4 gm, 1 gm of Superphospbate and 0.3 gm of Muriate of Potash per bag of 13 cm × 25 cm size with Eucalyptus globulus seedling will produce seedlings of 28 cm height in 128 days while a normal period of 258 days is required under natural condition in the nursery. The cost of ferrilizer applied for 1000 container seedlings works out to Rs. 3/- but the maintenance cost is reduced by 18%.