Suitable Season of Planting Tree Species in Sodic Soils of Haryana

Abstract

The article deals with the findings of a field experiment conducted in sodic soil (Natrustalf) of Kurukshetra Forest Division, Haryana, with the objective to determine the most suitable season for planting tree species in such problem soils. The study brought out that pre-monsoon is the most favourable season followed by post-monsoon season for planting tree species in such problem soils. Planting during monsoon, a normal silvicultural practice, was not suitable for these soils. Among the species tried, Tamarix articulata was most promising, but E. tereticornis and C. citrinus also performed satisfactorily.