Melia dubia (MalaiVembu) originates from the Meliaceae family and is an indigenous species of tree to India, South East Asia and Australia, where it has been cultivated as a source of firewood. Melia dubia is also called as a Mahaneem or Forest neem which is fastest growing tree species and within 6-7 years the plantation is ready to harvest. The wood is having good demand from ply wood and paper industries.A height of 20.m with a spreading crown and a cylindrical straight bole of 9 m length and 1.2 – 1.5 m girth. The bark is dark brown, exfoliating in thin, narrow strips with broad, shallow, longitudinal cracks. Leaves bi-pinnate or occasionally tri-pinnate. Leaflets ovate – Lanceolate to ovate round, entire or crenulate; flowers greenish white, fragrant, intense panicles; fruit an ovoid or ellipsoid drupe with 5 or less seeds.It grows on variety of soils .However deep fertile sandy loam soils shows optimum growth, while shallow gravelly soils shows stunt growth. The tree is a light demander, the seedling are suppressed under shade. Seedlings tolerate some frost but severe frost kills them. It is susceptible to damage by fires and sapling suffers from browsing. The trees are sensitive in water logged conditions. HOW TO GROW: Fresh seeds are viable and old seeds germination capacity decreases.Mix Manure with soil (30:70) and this will help in germination of seeds. Care needs to be taken to see that the soil is clean from any weed or insect. Open the seed packet on a sheet of paper and put the seeds into the prepared soil to half inch of depth. While watering, sprinkling water through a sprinkler or manually using your hands. Germination may take place 10-18 days. Then you may transplant the seedlings to various pots or desired areas.Seed Type: TreeSuitable For: OutdoorOrganic Plant SeedSeed For: MALABAR NEEMFlowering Plant: 50 GMBrand: mgbnModel Name: MELIA DUBIA/MALAI VEMBU/MALABAR NEEM SEEDQuantity: 18 per packetCommon Name: MALABAR NEEMFlowering Plant: YesType of Seed: TreeOrganic: Yes
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