Improved hybrid, budded or grafted tree seedling is one of the most important production resources that should never be toyed with when establishing any tree (cocoa, cashew, citrus, kola, teak, oil palm, coconut) farm. This is because the quality of your seedlings has a great influence on your tree farm productivity throughout is productive years.

It does not worth a farmer’s effort to transport seedlings to the field, clear and prepare the soil, plant and maintain trees unless they are of good quality. A poor quality tree seedling will always turn to a poor quality tree even if planted on a well-prepared, good soil. High quality tree seedlings have a higher survival rate and faster growth in the field than poor quality trees. Fast growth allows the trees to outcompete weeds, reduces the initial cost of establishment, lead to early harvest and return on farmer’s investment.

Tree seedlings quality has two main aspects. The first is the....click the link below to read more

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