gliricidia
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Gliricidia is a tree crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 2–4 years. It wants a pH of 5.5–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–35°C. Plant at 2 × 1 m. A good crop returns around 20–30 t green. Watch for leaf spot, stem borer.
Growing Gliricidia6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
A well-managed stand of Gliricidia can fix anywhere from 50 to over 200 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year.
Humid tropical areas: Gliricidia, leucaena, coconut for high biomass and fodder production.
Shade trees and windbreaks: Plant shade species—Gliricidia, Leucaena, Albizia, or fruit trees—at suitable spacing to achieve partial shade within 2–4 years.
Fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing shade species like Gliricidia, Leucaena or local native trees are useful.
Alley Cropping: Grows crops between hedges or trees (e.g., Gliricidia + groundnut).
Gliricidia sepium: A less common but increasingly popular variety, known for its fast growth rate and the versatility of its wood, which can be used for both fuel and construction purposes.
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