Nursery Technologies

Dalbergia latifolia

Family
Leguminoseae
Common/Tamil Name Indian rosewood / Itti; Eetti, Rosewood
Uses:
Fodder Moderate
Other Uses The timber is one of the most handsome furniture woods. Also used for cart wheels, gun carriages.
Seed Collection time November - March
No. of Seeds per kg 18480 / Kg
Viability Upto 6 months
Germination percentage 65%
Seed Treatment Soaking in cold water for a day
Nursery Technique Pre-treated seeds are sown in the mother bed from which seedlings can be pricked out. Germination starts from 7th day onwards. It will grow more than 10 feet tall in 6 months in 30x 45 cm bag.

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