Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture - How to Plant Sweet Tamarind

How to Plant Sweet Tamarind

Written by Dr. Filomena K. Reyes

Wednesday, 21 February 2007

• Clear the field of bushes and other unwanted vegetation.

• Prepare the land by plowing the field once and harrowing it several times until the soil is in fine tilth.

• Stakes are set following the desired distance of planting (8 - 12 meters).

• Holes are dug about 30-40 cm in diameter and depth. At the bottom of the hole, put a mixture of old manure and topsoil. Set the plant such that the level of the soil in the bag is at the same level as the ground surface. Cover it with the mixture. The soil around the base of the plant should be packed firmly.

• Cover the soil around the planting hole with mulching material to help conserve soil moisture and to control weeds.

• For lahar-laden areas, mix 5 kg compost/old manure with the soil. Put about six inches of the mixture at the bottom. Cover the base of the plant with the remaining mixture.

• Plant during the start of the wet season to minimize watering the plants until these are firmly established.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Filomena K. Reyes
Project In-charge
Pampanga Agricultural College
Magalang, Pampanga 2011
Mobile: 09163117729
Telefax: (045)8660800
Website: http://www.pac.edu.ph

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