Arecanut
Arecanut is one of the most important commercial crops in the Southeast Asia. The cultivation of Arecanut can be traced back to Vedic periods. Arecanut was even used in Ayurvedic and Ethane veterinary medicines. Popularly known as betel nut or supari, arecanut grown in India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Sri Lanka. India ranks first in arecanut production in the world. In India the cultivation of arecanut is mostly confined to Karnataka (40%), Kerala (25%) & Assam (20%). It is also cultivated to a small extent in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Goa, Tripura, Pondicherry, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The share of Karnataka, Kerala & Assam in terms of total area under cultivation and production is around 83 percent. Karnataka stands first both in terms of area & production followed by Kerala & Assam. The area under arecanut cultivation has increased more rapidly in Shimogga district as compared to Dakshin Kannada & Uttara Kannada districts.
Advantages of Athreya Suryashakthi in Arecanut cultivation
- Suryashakthi treated field showed reduction in the immature fruit drop compared to non-treated fields.
- Suryashakthi treated plant bear more number of fruits per bunch and weight of the bunch is more in comparison to non-treated plants.
- Suryashakthi treated plant show more vigor in growth with healthy and active green leaves compared to dull leaves in non-treated plant.
- Suryashakthi treatment improve the tolerance of the areca nut plant against diseases like stem bleeding, die back disease of inflorescence and fruit opening. Due to improved tolerance plant will regain the health slowly by activating the root tips and leaves.
- Suryashakthi treatment improves overall yield of the crop by minimum 40% compared to the non-treated field.
- Suryashakthi application is recommended two times year for better crop health and quality nut yield.
Diseases in Areca nut plantation
- Root rot
- Stem bleeding
- Inflorescence die-back symptoms
Areca Nut Plantation Before Suryashakthi Treatment
Suryashakthi treated Areca Nut Plantation
ATHREYA Suryashakthi Technology
Magic Root to be applied first (0th day), followed by RuBisCO-ACT (Formula 1) application after 11-days (11th Day) and then 14 days after (25th Day) Photon-MAX to be applied and no chemical fertilizer should be given 12 to 15days prior to Formula-1 application and 15 to 20 days after formula-2 application.
- Magic Root Preparation: Dissolve 200gm of Athreya-ZINC+ in 100 liter water first, followed by 2.5Kg of 12:61:0 (MAP) and 2.5Kg of Sulfate of Potash (SOP) with stirring, then add 1Kg of Magic Root and mix well, add 100 liter water and mix well before applying
- RuBisCO-ACT Preparation: Dissolve 1Kg of RuBisCO-ACT in 100-liter water, mix well and then add 100-liter water leave it for 10 minutes and mix well before application
- Photon-MAX Preparation: Dissolve 1Kg of Photon-MAX in 100-liter water, mix well and then add 100-liter water leave it for 20 minutes and mix well before application
Dosage
Soil application
- Up to 2 years – 1 liter per plant
- 2nd years to 5 Years – 2 liter per plant
- After 5 years – 3 liters per plant
Nutrient Management Schedule
Nutrients to be applied after 20 days from the date of Photon-MAX application and different combinations are given at an interval of 15 days
Water Management
Drip irrigation is recommended and about 15 liters per plant per day is recommended for better yield.