PLANTING

PLANTING

There are basically two methods presently available for propagating baobab; direct sowing and planting on nursery

Nursery Management

Considerations to be taken into account when selecting a site for the nursery, the land should ideally:

• Be level, with good drainage. If land having these features is not available then level the land
• Be close to a good water supply
• Be in a relatively sheltered area, with protection from strong winds
• Be safe from potential flooding
• Have no previous history of pest outbreaks and should not be close to bushes
• Be protected from stray or domestic animals

Nursery Sowing

• Seed should be placed in hot water for 30 minutes
• File down or nick the outer seed coat using a rough surface like a stone, knife or nail cutter

• Plant the seed the same day
• Plant one or two seeds in each pot to a depth of 1–2 cm
• Water once in the evening
• The seeds germinates after two weeks hence start watering twice a day (morning and evening) but if the weather is too hot, water once in the evening
• Water for three months before transplanting.