FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO HIGHER PLANTING SUCCESS
1.Ensure good Soil for Karas/Aquilaria Plantation
Agarwood suitable for planting in the lowland areas to the mountains at an altitude of 0 - 750 meters above sea level with an average rainfall of less than 2000cm. Appropriate temperature is between 27 ° C to 32 ° C with a rate of 70% sunlight. Suitability of land types soft and sandy clay soil with a pH between 4.0 to 6.0.
2. Fast adaptation of the young planted seedlings to the planting site
Quality seeds are essential for the purpose of seeding; seeding is usually done by the nursery to ensure the supply of crop seeds in a large volume and long lasting. Gaharu/Agarwood the fruits of Karas/Aquilaria the form of capsules, 3. 5 cm to 5 cm long, ovoid and dark brown. The skin is quite hard and contains two seeds per fruit.
3. Ideal Condition for Other Trees Plantation Cultivation/Interplanting
Gaharu/Agarwood tree species are evergreen plants and growing. It is suitable for planting in most soils except swampy soil and stagnant water. Gaharu/Agarwood trees can be planted on flat land and hilly areas. It can also be planted in rubber tree plantations, Durian plantations and farms in the other trees, aged between 5-8 years. Cultivation techniques in the interval system or integrated with two or more crops can be done. Technique Agro forestry approach, Inter-row planting and hedge planting also can be done.
4. Planting Technique and Spacing
Planting technique is to dig a hole in the distance measure 6 feet x 6 feet, 10 feet x 10 feet and so on. It depends on the techniques of crop interval, integration, or the like. Seedlings removed from the polythene bag and placed in a hole dug with an area of 0.5 meters in diameter and depth. Surface soil compacted by hand to ensure close contact with the ground roots and avoid the flow of water at the surface (surface water).
5. The Best Fertilizer
Fertilizer application rates should not exceed 100 gm for every hole, namely the rate of Organic fertilizer NPK 15:15:15 by 40-50 gm and TSP by 40-50 gm during the planting process. Good Ideal if mix up burn coconut/rice-husk can be quick growing the plants.
6. The stem axis vertical during planting to avoid side shoot
Gaharu/Agarwood trees planting better to stem axis vertical to avoid side shoot using split bamboo or thin/twig tree can be healthy.
7. Control and Treatment to Plants
Gaharu/Agarwood trees planted must be cleaned from the interference of other trees about 50 cm to avoid the competition of life. Work-job is done in 4-6 times a year to five years old trees. Plugging two times a year is very good for giving oxygen into the ground to facilitate the absorption of food by plants.
USAGE OF GAHARU/AGARWOOD
- Food Flavor - Gift - Wood Industry - Supernatural Activiti
- Anti-Aging - Ceremony - Medicinal - Fragrance
- Aromatherapy - Cosmetic - Religious ritual - Esthetic
VALUE OF GAHARU/AGARWOOD RESIN OR WOOD
Agarwood Grade : Price RM/KG
- Double Super A : 15,000 – 25,000
- Super A : 8,000 – 10,000
- A : 6,000 - 7,000
- B : 4,000 – 5,000
- C : 2,000 – 3,000
- D : 500 – 1,000
- Wood Chip/Block A : 6.00 – 10.00
- Wood Chip/Block B : 3.00 – 4.00
- Oil Grade A : 600 – 700
- Oil Grade B : 400 – 500
SEEDLINGS PRICE
Price Per Seedling : RM3.00 - RM9.00
CONTACT
Email : royalagarwood@yahoo.com
Telephone : 6019 9212227
