Monday, October 5, 2009

Transplant Palm Tree from Nursery


Key sign to look for healthy palm tree from nursery is the leaf. A healthy palm tree is dark green color, age will be base on the leaf count, suggested is 8 leaf count, estimate age of the palm is 8 month old.


DXP is new species, it is highly recommended by the government. Check whether the right species you are buying. They should have a certificate issued the authorized.


Young palm tree is plant in a plastic bag, water retention is low, it is important to watering the plant in the morning and evening, before transplant to a permanent location.


To ensure a healthy grow, some of the activities are as follows:-

  1. Soften the ground
  2. Spread root enrich fertilize
  3. Protect baby palm tree (proper fencing)
  4. Sufficient fertilize
  5. Prevent water logging.

It will take approximately another 30 months or 2.5 years, count from the day of transplant, to a first harvest. Any fruit produce during this period should be remove.

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