500 to 1000 trees can be planted but according to experts 500 trees are considered good. This post will help you to identify farm income and the number of trees in 1 acre with spacing along with required practices.
Quick Overview – 500 trees per acre, farm income Rs 1,22,68,000 after deducting the cost.
The cost of 1 teak tree in India is around Rs 26,000 depending on the cubic feet. Farmers are planting around 500 trees in 1 acre to achieve a better yield. By selling 1 tree at Rs 26,000 one can earn Rs 26000 x 500 trees = 1 crore 30 lakh after 15 years.
How many teak trees per acre and farm income
Trees per acre
In one acre farm 500 to 1000 plants can be planted but for better quality wood and log girth 500 to 600 plants are recommended.
Farm income
A small project report with 500 plants is given below in the table. The same farm income is given in the table in two types. Firstly calculated with cubic feet and secondly calculated per tree basis. You can check the in-depth project report here.
Total estimated cost for 15 years = Rs 7,32,000.
| Farm profit 1 acre (cubic feet) | Farm profit 1 acre (per tree) |
| 1 tree after 14 to 15 years yields = 10 to 15 cubic feet. Let’s take an average of 11 cubic feet. 1 tree = 11 cubic feet (average). 1 acre farm = 500 trees. Teak yield per acre = 11 cubic feet x 500 trees = 5500 cubic feet. Teak wood price per cubic foot = Rs 2000 to Rs 4000. 1 acre yield = 5500 cubic feet. 1 acre profit = Rs 2000 x 5500 cubic feet = 1 crore 10 lakh. Net Profit = 11000000 (profit) – Rs 7,32,000 (cost). Net Profit = Rs 10,26,8000. | 1 tree after 14 to 15 years yields = 10 to 15 cubic feet. Let’s take an average of 11 cubic feet. 1 tree = 11 cubic feet (average). 1 acre farm = 500 trees. Teak yield per acre = 11 cubic feet x 500 trees = 5500 cubic feet. Teak wood price per cubic foot = Rs 2000 to Rs 4000. 1 acre yield = 5500 cubic feet. 1 acre profit = Rs 2000 x 5500 cubic feet = 1 crore 10 lakh. Net Profit = 11000000 (profit) – Rs 7,32,000 (cost). Net Profit = Rs 10,26,8000. |
So, the estimated teak wood farming profit per acre is Rs 10,26,8000. Remember the profit me vary according to price, market and wood development.
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Teak wood farming practices
Follow the below-given steps to start successful teak wood cultivation.
1 plant cost = Rs 25 to 100 or more as per the variety and availability.
Varieties
Paratwada teak, Adilabad teak, Nilambar or Malabar teak, West African teak, Kohni teak, Godavari teak, Central province teak, Myanmar teak, South and Central America teak.
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Climate requirement
Teak easily grows in tropical regions hence required moist weather. Teak trees growing in proper sunlight produce high-quality wood. Hence, for better quality wood, always plant trees in warm and moist regions.
Temperature – This tree can easily tolerate high and low temperatures. It can easily survive between 38°C to 45°C and 12°C to 16°C.
Soil
Well-drained alluvial soil and loam soils are ideal for these trees. The soils having high calcium, phosphorus and organic matter are preferred for teak cultivation. Soil pH level should be between 6.5 to 7.5. Please avoid black cotton, sandy, rocky and clay soils.
Planting season
Before the rainy season for better thrive and root development.
Water need
800 to 2500 mm required for high yielding.
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Land preparation
After digging the pits of 45 x 45 x 45 cm add FYM and soil mix. After digging, the pits remain open for 2 days in proper sunlight. Herbicides and insecticides can also be used in each pit.
Propagation method
The plant can be grown by three methods: seeds, vegetative and tissue culture methods.
Teak trees per acre
500 to 1000 trees can be planted in 1 acre. For better teak wood growth 500 to 600 trees are considered good.
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Spacing
Spacing is very important which people often ignore. Good spacing can easily produce logs with larger diameters resulting in high prices in the market.
Teak tree spacing = 2 m x 2 m, 2.5 m x 2.5 m and 3 m x 3 m.
Spacing for 400 plants = 3 m x 3 m.
Spacing for 500 plants = 2 m x 2 m.
Spacing during intercrop = 4 m x 4 m, 5 m x 1 m.
Fertilizer application
Two doses of NPK 50 grams in the ratio of 15:15:15. Start providing fertilizer in this ratio after 3 years from planting regularly.
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Intercropping
Paddy, chilli, maize, wheat, sesame.
Harvesting
Harvesting can be done after 15 years and 15 year old teak tree price in the market is around Rs 26000. However, the tree needs 25 to 30 years to mature completely.
Teak yield
Yield per tree – 14-15-year-old trees yield 10 to 15 cubic feet of teak wood with 35 to 45 inches of girth and 25 feet of stem.
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Yield per acre
1 tree yield (14 year old) = 10 to 15 cubic feet with 35 to 45 inches girth.
Let’s take an average of 11 cubic feet per tree.
1 acre = 500 trees.
Teak wood yield per acre = 11 cubic feet x 500 trees = 5500 cubic feet.
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FAQ
How many teak trees can be grown on 1-acre farm?
500 trees.
What is the cost of one teak tree in India?
Around 26,000 if having 13 cubic feet log girth.
What is the price of the teak tree after 30 years?
Between Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 or more.
What is the 10 year old teak tree price?
Teak wood tree having around 8-10 cubic feet costs Rs 16,000 to Rs 20,000.
What is the 20-year-old teak tree price?
Around Rs 30,000 to Rs 45,000.
Which is better teak vs mahogany plantation?
Mahogany is easy to grow and needs less time, less water, and less care in comparison to teak. Ten-year-old mahogany tree price is Rs 15,000 – Rs 20,000.
What are tropical regions?
Tropical regions are the regions where humidity occurs throughout the year due to proper sunlight and good rainfall.
How many years to grow a teak tree?
15 years.
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