Mahogany farming profit per acre Rs 1 Crore of 950 trees

Mahogany tree farming project report

If you are thinking is mahogany farming profitable in India then you should look at the below stats of mahogany farming.

• Mahogany one plant price – Rs 100 - 120 (in bulk) 
• Multiple sapling price - Rs 150 (single plant)

Plants in 1 acre land – 700 to 1000 plants

Minimum investment in 1 acre land for1000 saplings

1000 Plants cost –   1000 plants X Rs 100 = Rs 100,000

Other Cost  

Total investment for 1 year = Plant Cost + Other Cost 

Plant Cost Rs 100000+Other Cost 110000 = Rs 210000 (1st year)

Cost after 1 year 

• Total cost -  Reduce plant cost and drip irrigation installation (from total cost)
• (Total cost) 210000 - 100000 Plant cost = Rs 110000
• Rs 110000 - 50000 (drip irrigation)  = Rs 60000
• Cost for next 9 years = Rs 60000 x 9 = Rs 540,000
• Total cost = 540,000 (9 years cost) + 210000 (1st year cost)

Total Cost for 10 Years = Rs 750,000

Now lets calculate mahogany tree farming profit

1 mature tree after 10 years = Rs 10,000 to 30,000 or more, it depends on cubic feet (Ghana feet) of the tree.

If you have around 1000 tees and out of 1k trees 750 trees are in good condition.  

750 trees X 10 thousand = Rs 75 lakh.

Reduce the tree cost from the income to get net profit.

Tree cost = 750,000 and income = 75 lakh

Reduce the cost from income i.e.

Rs 7,50,000 - Rs 75 lakh = Rs 67,50,000

Net Profit = Rs 67 Lakh 50 Thousand 

Note - Remember it depends on the cubic feet measurement and the rate may be higher according to the market price of that time, this tree is not measured by the weight. 

I guess mahogany tree profit per acre is quite huge and more people will catch the opportunity later or sooner. Will you still ask is mahogany farming profitable in India? I would say yes, yes and yes so hurry up and start the cultivation where you live may be outside India so that you can take the advantage of planting mahogany tree.

Price of 1 mahogany plant 

Rs 20-25 is simple or desi mahogany plant price, African mahogany plant price is Rs 120-150 you may get Rs 100 per plant in bulk (above 500 plants). While purchasing single African mahogany plant it will cost Rs 150 per plant. 

Difference between simple and African mahogany  

Simple mahogany or desi mahogany takes 25 long years to grow mature whereas African mahogany needs only 10 years to get mature. 

African mahogany tree price

African mahogany tree has vital demand in India as well. African mahogany tree plantation in India is becoming more popular than other species. African mahogany is popular due to better yield production. The price of African mahogany tree is around Rs 15,000 - 20,000 this is the price of 10 year old mahogany tree. 

How long does mahogany tree take to grow?

African mahogany needs 8 to 12 years.

Indian or desi mahogany needs 22 to 25 years.

Mahogany cultivation in India

It can be grown all over India except in snow fall region. It is already cultivating in south regions like Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh etc it can be grown well in north region like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and other places.

Mahogany tree grows naturally in tropical America, Asia and Africa it is a high value tree mainly known for durability, strength and water resistance. It is also popular for its redwood color along with artistic shine. 

How many mahogany trees per acre?

While answering the question I would say it depends on the spacing of the plants. One can easily plant around 700 to 1000 mahogany plants per acre.

Mahogany tree plantation distance for three types of spacing are given below: 

• 6 by 6 = 800-1000 plants 
• 8 by 8 = 700-800 plants
• 10 by 10 = 500 to 600 plants
• So, these are some recommended spacing for mahogany plantation in India.

Temperature Required for mahogany tree

Avoid growing this precious plant in the snow fall region. North India is best for this plant however south Indian region has started the cultivation of mahogany tree earlier on large scale.

Soil requirement for mahogany cultivation 

Mahogany plant can grow in any temperature and in any soil. By nature it is soil friendly, it prefers loamy soil that has good drainage. Don't allow standing water in your farm.

Water required for mahogany cultivation 

This plant demands very less water and this is the specialty of the plant but you need to take care of the plant in initial days and you should provide water once in a week in summer twice in a week but later you can do it twice in a month also it does not need any water in spring or rainy season. 

Fertilizer used in mahogany tree farming

Mahogany cultivation in India is becoming popular now a days. This plant does not demand any fertilizer after some time but you should fertilize it in initial days and later you can fertilize it 2 times in a year that’s it the tree demands. The reason is after 8 months or 1 year it grows taller and the leaves of the tree starts falling and these leaves are itself organic fertilizer due to rich properties.

Similar to malabar neem leaves mahogany leaves can also be used as compost. It's good to make organic fertilizer at home or you can purchase it from agriculture store or online store. Experts Recommend this organic fertilizer for good and quick growth of the plant.

You should use organic fertilizer for this plant and for other crops as well. I know its difficult to use only organic in short term crops like vegetables or any crop that grows in the period of 3 to 6 months and farmers are helpless to use urea or DAP. If you are doing such farming that takes more than 6 months then you should do organic farming. However, organic farming is slow to start but can produce good and profitable result in long duration.

Mahogany tree is well known for its commercial value and it is treated as an important wood. It is used for its beauty, durability, colour, natural shine, furniture, musical instrument and ship parts. 

Caring mahogany tree

Caring – Little caring require before 8 months later it does not demand for any type of caring but don’t allow standing water in your farm.

Fungicides spray – You need to perform fungicide spray in the duration of 40-45 days and also use some medicine for termite you can use organic way to get rid of termite.

Height of mahogany tree after 10-11 years 70 to 80 feet and diameter of stem will be 2 – 2.5 feet

It is a myth about the price that it is about Rs 3000 but the fact is that it sells only about 100 to Rs 150 in market.

 FAQ

What is mahogany wood used for?

Mahogany wood do not get spoil and rot for more than 100 years therefore it is used in vital field. It has a huge demand over national and international market because it is used in making ship parts, furniture's, gun but, toys, music instruments and you can easily see mahogany wood furniture in 5 star hotels, also used to make sofa set.

It is commonly used in medicinal sector for making various medicines including sugar, bp etc it is vitally used in Ayurveda department. It is also used to get rid of mosquitos by making mosquito kit  

Is mahogany good for musical instruments?

Mahogany wood used in making musical instruments. It is the most popular choice of tone wood for guitar making. Due to the light weight the its wood is preferred for musical instruments like veena, guitar etc. It is also very shiny by nature that attracts customers as well. It is a specific wood variety that contains tonal properties that make them good choices for use in woodwind. Making musical instruments like, veena, guitars, ship deck parts, boats, gun butt, furniture's are some important uses of it.

What are the mahogany wood furniture pros and cons?

Pros - However, mahogany wood comes first in mind while talking about musical instruments made out of wood. Moreover, it holds same position while talking about best wood for making furniture. It is used in making furniture due to high and sustainable quality with natural shine that does not demand for artificial shine, it is very light weighted with a strong quality. It has the ability to over come the rot problem hence, used in making important ship parts.

Cons - It is very hard and difficult to cut. Mahogany hardwood floors are well known for absorbing sunlight that causes darker color over the time. Price of mahogany wood in India is very expensive therefore its furniture price is much higher than other woods thus it goes way far from the pocket of common people. 

Why mahogany wood is used in making the parts of ship?

1^st reason is it is a strong and high quality wood and the main reason is that mahogany wood don’t get rot for several years. It is recommended to get mahogany tree information before starting any business related to it.

Price of mahogany tree in India

Mahogany wood is preferred for better qualities. It depends on the cubic feet of the tree and mahogany tree price after 15 years may increase unexpectedly like bitcoin price. Mahogany tree selling price in India may be around 15, 25, 30 thousand. It's wood price after 15 years may cross Rs 25- 50 thousand per tree. Today there is no specific subsidy on mahogany tree but in future it might change. Some people usually ask whether mahogany tree legal or not then I would say it is not banned in India but needs government permission to cultivate this tree. 

Before selling one should check current mahogany tree price in India and should not sell mahogany wood according to the weight, the weight of mahogany tree is very less. It is measured in cubic feet. Cubic feet of the tree will increase with the time. Therefore the 10 year old mahogany wood will be more costlier than the wood of a 1 or 5 year old mahogany tree.

Mahogany tree price in Tamilnadu might differ from the tree price in Bihar but the difference will be little and it will depend on the regional market price of the wood. At the same time mahogany tree price per ton in Karnataka might be completely different from Philippines due the global market difference. 

What is mahogany tree selling price in India?

In India if you have done African mahogany farming then you can sell 1 mahogany tree after 6-7 years at the price of Rs 8-10 thousand. Mahogany tree price after 10 years and after 15 years could be sold at the price of Rs 15k, 30k, 35 thousand or above it depends on the cubic feet measurement of the plant. Mahogany tree price after 20 years might be at the peak. 

• Mahogany tree selling price after 10 years - Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 (depends on cubic feet of the tree) 
• Mahogany tree selling price after 15 years - Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000 (depends on cubic feet of the tree)
• Mahogany tree selling price after 20 years - Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000 (depends on cubic/ghan feet of the tree)
• Note - Cost of mahogany tree in India might differ according to the demand at that time and future guidelines related to the mahogany tree cultivation.

Mahogany contract farming companies in India?

• Mahogany contract farming in India - If you are searching for mahogany farming in India on contract basis then you can contact the following numbers they also deal in other plant or crop contract farming. 
• Chaturveda Agro is a company that mostly serves their services in the south region you can contact them by these mobile numbers - 9701501970, 6303630495, 7995495060 address of this company - 101, plot no 6&7 road no 1 behind d mart, Vanasthali hills Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad.