Amla (Phyllanthus emblica)
Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Varieties
The most popular cultivable varieties of amla are Banarasi, NA 7, Krishna, Kanchan, Chakaiya, BSR 1.
The most popular cultivable varieties of amla are Banarasi, NA 7, Krishna, Kanchan, Chakaiya, BSR 1.
Soil and climate
Amla is a subtropical plant and prefers dry climate. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in variable soil conditions. The crop can tolerate salinity and alkalinity.
Amla is a subtropical plant and prefers dry climate. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in variable soil conditions. The crop can tolerate salinity and alkalinity.
Planting material
Seedlings, Grafts and Buddings are used for planting.
Seedlings, Grafts and Buddings are used for planting.
Planting
Planting is done during July-August with a spacing of 6 x 6 m in pits of 1x1m or 1.25 x 1.25m.
Planting is done during July-August with a spacing of 6 x 6 m in pits of 1x1m or 1.25 x 1.25m.
Irrigation
Irrigate the plants initially for establishment. No irrigation is required during rainy and winter season. Drip irrigation is appropriate which can save water upto 40-45%.
Irrigate the plants initially for establishment. No irrigation is required during rainy and winter season. Drip irrigation is appropriate which can save water upto 40-45%.
Manures and fertilizers (per plant/year)
Manures and Fertilizers
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Bearing tree
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FYM
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10 kg
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N
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200 g
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P
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500 g
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K
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200 g
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Manuring should be done immediately after pruning.
Training and pruning
The main branches should be allowed to appear at a height of 0.75-1 m above the ground level. Plants should be trained to modified central leader system. Two to four branches with wide crotch angle, appearing in the opposite directions should be encouraged in early years.
During March – April, prune and thin the crowded branches to provide maximum fruit bearing area in the tree.
The main branches should be allowed to appear at a height of 0.75-1 m above the ground level. Plants should be trained to modified central leader system. Two to four branches with wide crotch angle, appearing in the opposite directions should be encouraged in early years.
During March – April, prune and thin the crowded branches to provide maximum fruit bearing area in the tree.
Pest
- Gall caterpillar
- Bark eating cater pillar
- Rust
Yield
The crop yields about 100 kg/tree annually.
The crop yields about 100 kg/tree annually.
