INTRODUCTION

In poplar plantation- Poplar is a fast growing tree which is considered to be one of the best species for agro-forestry. Some of the selected clones of polar are being grown successfully in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal of India, which are harvestable within 6 to 8 years of short rotation. The growers are advised to buy healthy and high quality saplings of poplar from reliable nurseries only to ensure high returns and better productivity. It is deciduous in nature hence winter crops can be grown with poplars further it adds tremendous amount of leaf litter to the soil.

USES OF WOOD

Wood of polar is suitable for manufacturing match splints, plywood, ply-board, packing cases, sports goods, artificial limbs, furniture, paper pulp, light constructional timber, pencils and wood wool etc. Due to its multiple uses, demand of poplar wood is increasing day by day.

SELECTION OF SITE

Well drained, fertile and rich soils in organic matter, loamy to sandy loam in texture are most suitable for better growth of poplars. Well before planting poplar trees, it is desirable to have assured source of irrigation to ensure higher survival and better growth.

SUITABLE TIME OF PLANTING

The most appropriate time for planting of Poplars is mid December to end of February, because polar is dormant and leafless during that period.

PLANTING DISTANCE/ SPACING

Each poplar tree needs approximately 20-25 square meter space for its optimum growth. Spacing, generally adopted by the growers for raising Poplars under Agro-forestry system in block plantations are: 5 x 4 meter 5 x 5 meter 7 x 3 meter 6 x 4 meter 8 x 3 meter Thus, 160- 200 trees can be planted in an acre. Plant to plant distance is kept as 3 meter apart for single line or field boundary plantations.

LAY OUT AND PREPARATION OF SITE & PITS

With deep ploughing get the fields free from weeds and apply phosphatic and potassic fertilizers as basal dose as per the recommendations of soil testing report. Dig irrigation channels 45 cm. wide and 30 cm. deep in north to south direction based on pre determined spacing. It will result wider spacing in the east to west direction ultimately ensuring better sunlight to the trees as well as intercrops. Pits should be dug 90 cm. to 100 cm. (approx. 3 feet) deep with the help of screw auger or boki in these channels at the time of planting poplars. It is desirable to prepare the pits well in advance before carrying the saplings from the nursery for planting.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND PLANTING TECHNIQUE

The poplar saplings should be kept immersed in running fresh water for about 48 hours before planting. At the time of treatment of preventive measures before planting in the field unwanted, broken and damaged roots may be trimmed with secateurs or saw. For protection against termites lower one meter of the poplar transplant should be dipped in 0.25 percent Lindane or Chloropyriphos 20% EC Emulsion (250 ml. per 100 liter of water) for about 10 minutes. Similarly, to avoid fungal infection, dip the saplings in 0.25 percent solution of Emissan-6 (250 gm. per 100 liter of water) for about 20 minutes. Afterwards lower down the saplings in upright position in one meter deep pits prepared in advance with the help of auger or boki and fill up the pits with pulverized surface soil mixed with 100 gm. Single Super Phosphate, 2-4 kg. well decomposed Farm Yard Manure and an anti termite insecticide with chloropyriphos as an active ingredient. Light compaction of soil and adequate irrigation immediately after plantation enhances the chances of survival of the plants. It will ensure roots contact with the soil and elimination of air pockets in the pits which can otherwise be starting point for fungal attack. The pits may be kept unfilled up to 4-6 inches lower than the ground level in saucer shape till the set of monsoon season, to ensure maximum advantage of irrigation water to each plant. At the time of on set of monsoon, refill more soil into the pits by keeping the saplings straight. Care should be taken that stem or roots of the saplings are not damaged while compaction of the soil around the plant.

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