{"product_id":"teakwood-10-grow-bag","title":"Teakwood - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeak (Tectona grandis), known across India as Sagwan, is a large deciduous hardwood tree that can reach 30-40 m in height. It is famed worldwide for its strong, dimensionally stable, water- and termite-resistant timber, making it one of the most valuable plantation and farm-forestry trees in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree bears very large, rough, papery leaves and clusters of small fragrant white flowers during the monsoon, followed by hard nut-like fruits. It is naturally found in the deciduous forests of central and southern India and is widely grown in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and the Northeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-growing in deep, well-drained soils with a warm climate and a distinct dry season, teak is a long-term investment crop popular with farmers for boundary planting and commercial plantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous; very large, broad, rough green leaves that shed in the dry season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon (June-September)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical; warm areas with a distinct dry season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; needs unobstructed direct sunlight for good growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater young saplings regularly in the first 1-2 years; established trees are drought-tolerant and rain-fed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, well-drained, fertile loamy soil with good calcium content; avoid waterlogged or shallow soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives at 25-40 C; tolerates up to about 45 C and brief dips near 10 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to a wide range; prefers a clear wet and dry seasonal cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply farmyard manure or compost at planting; supplement with NPK in early growth years for faster establishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune lower side branches and remove competing shoots in early years to encourage a straight, knot-free bole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant out saplings in the ground before they become root-bound; not suited to long-term container growing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy seed (pre-soaked), stump planting, or tissue-culture clones for plantations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeak defoliator and skeletonizer caterpillars, leaf rust; watch for sapling browsing by cattle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Teak is grown mainly for its premium timber and as a long-term farm-forestry investment.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High-grade timber for furniture, doors, window frames and flooring\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Boat building and outdoor woodwork due to weather and termite resistance\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Boundary and avenue planting on farms\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Commercial plantations and agroforestry\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Shade and ornamental shade tree in large landscapes\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant saplings at the onset of the monsoon (June-July) so they establish with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Choose a deep, well-drained site; avoid low-lying spots that waterlog during the rains. Keep the basin weed-free and water through the first two dry seasons. Protect young plants from grazing cattle with guards. Singling and pruning of lower branches in the first few years produce a tall, straight, knot-free trunk for maximum timber value.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many years does a teak (sagwan) tree take to mature for timber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn good soil with proper care, plantation teak typically takes about 20-25 years to yield commercially valuable timber, though tissue-culture clones can mature somewhat faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich soil and climate are best for growing teak in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeak grows best in deep, well-drained, fertile loamy soils in warm tropical regions with a clear wet and dry season. It dislikes waterlogged, shallow or heavy clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant teak saplings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant at the start of the monsoon (June-July) so saplings establish with natural rainfall. Water them through the first one to two dry seasons until roots are well developed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256387764470,"sku":"PLT-TEAKWOOD-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-teakwood-sagwan-seeds.jpg?v=1783924213","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/teakwood-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}