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teak

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From our crop reference

Teak is a tree crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 20–60 years. It wants a pH of 6.5–7.5 (close to neutral) and 22–38°C. Plant at 3 × 3 m. A good crop returns around 5–8 m³/yr. Watch for teak defoliator, skeletoniser.

Growing Teak

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

Its unique ability to thrive in partial shade also makes it a perfect candidate for intercropping in existing mango, guava, or teak plantations, allowing you to earn additional income from the same piece of land.
Sarpagandha Farming in Telangana: A Complete Guide
Yes, if viewed as a long-term asset, much like planting a teak or mango orchard.
Grow Pecan in Agra: Farming Guide, Varieties & Best Practices
Teak, jackfruit, or even well-seasoned mango wood works well.
Stingless Bee Farming in Telangana: A Complete Guide
This makes it a perfect intercrop for MP’s numerous fruit orchards (mango, guava, orange) and even in plantations of teak or bamboo.
Madhya Pradesh Alpinia Cultivation: A Farmer’s Guide
A typical design consists of a multi-tiered box made from well-seasoned wood (like mango, teak, or jackfruit wood) to prevent warping and cracking.
West Bengal Stingless Bee (Dammer) Cultivation: A Complete Guide
The existing vegetation of Girnar, including mango, jamun, teak, and other forest trees, provides a natural, dappled shade.
Junagadh Coffee Farming: A Practical Guide to Arabica Cultivation

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Crop intelligence

Going in during September

Sowing windows open right now, from the crop reference.

Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Angelica Sep–Oct 2 yr 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t
Pyrethrum Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 5.5–7.0 10–22 0.8–1.5 t
Tagasaste Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 5.5–7.5 5–28 10–18 t green
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Pepino Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 6.0–7.0 15–25 25–40 t
Asafoetida (Hing) Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 6.5–7.5 10–25 0.05–0.1 t
Litchi Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 5.5–7.0 20–35 8–12 t
Alstroemeria Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 6.0–6.8 13–22 100–150 stems/m²
Anthurium Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 18–28 6–8 blooms/plant
Paddy Straw Mushroom Jun–Sep 12–18 6.5–7.5 28–35 100–150 kg/t
Orchid Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 20–30 4–6 spikes/plant
Oyster Mushroom Any 25–35 5.5–6.5 20–30 500–700 kg/t
Amaranth (Leafy) Feb–Sep 30–45 6.0–7.5 22–32 10–15 t
Arugula Sep–Nov 30–45 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t

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