Drumstick farming profit in India fast growing tree | STN

Do you know which Indian tree grows fastest? If not, hurray your search ends here. Today I am sharing the fastest growing trees in North India. However, this tree can also be grown in South India and some farmers are already growing these fast growing trees in Tamilnadu but not on a large scale.

Quick notes – Fastest growing tree in India moringa tree and hybrid poplar tree.   

Moringa is popularly known as drumstick and moringa Oleifera is the scientific name of moringa tree. It’s one of the fast growing trees in India and also in the world mainly grown for its edible pods, leaves and flowers.

Drumstick farming profit in India fast growing tree

One can start drumstick farming with less investment and we can say it is a cheap farming that needs less money to invest. As per the STN’s drumstick farming project report, only Rs 104,600 is required to generate Rs 195400. This calculation is given for leaves and pods in 1 acre. However, the moringa farming profit may increase while harvesting and selling the pods and leaves for more than one time.

There are various fast growing trees in India like drumstick and poplar trees. Drumstick cultivation is easy, profitable, and fast compared to other tree cultivation. Drumstick trees need only 6 to 8 months to produce pods from the plantation time. Pods are edible and are used as vegetables, especially in South Indian dishes.

They look pendulous in shape with a length between 20 cm to 80 cm. Pods are mostly used in sambar. Sambhar is a South Indian dish containing soup with some vegetables including pods. Sambar is often eaten with idli and dosa. 

Not only in India people are growing drumstick trees in Florida, and the United Kingdom in their back yard due to its easy growing capability. Apart from moringa another tree called the poplar tree is also fast growing tree that is grown for its wood that is used in furniture and other industries.

Hybrid poplar trees in India are harvested only in 3.5 years to 4 years and usually, poplar wood price varies between Rs 1200 to Rs 1500.

Read this – How many drumstick trees per acre

Moringa farming in India

Drumstick trees are 10 to 12 m in height and are considered small to medium height trees. The tree trunk grows about 35 cm to 45 cm. These trees are grown in tropical and subtropical regions. Some important and basic points are given below to start moringa farming from the beginning.

Varieties 

ODC is used currently in moringa farming by most farmers. Some other varieties are PKM1, PKM2, Chavakachcheri, Chem Murungai, Kudumiyanmalai 1, Mulanur moringa, Valayapatti etc. 

Moringa varieties are grown perennial and annual. Perennial varieties take a long time to grow, hence not practiced. Whereas annual varieties are fast growing trees and are popular among farmers.

Climate 

Subtropical and tropical climate conditions are considered moringa tree growing zones.

Temperature – 25°C to 35°C.

Soil needs

Drumstick trees can be grown in a wide range of soil but prefer red and black soils for better thrive. The pH between 6.0 to 7.0 is needed.

Water need

Drumstick trees need less water to grow and survive hence moringa cultivation can also be done in drought conditions. Irrigation is required once a week in the first 3 months for this fast growing tree. After 3 months the water is required once in 10 to 12 days. 

Spacing 

5 x 5 feet, 6 x 12 feet.

Moringa trees per acre

700 to 750 drumstick trees per acre.

Fertilizer 

100 gram urea + 100 gram super phosphate + 50 gram muriate of potash. Apply the fertilizer mixture to the pits or nearby plants at the bottom. 

Moringa tree lifespan

10 to 30 years.

Moringa leaf price

Rs 20 to Rs 25 per kg.

Drumstick yield per acre

12 to 20-ton pods per acre.

Drumstick farming profit per acre

Rs 1,45,400.

Fastest growing tree in India 

Moringa tree, poplar tree, papaya tree, neem tree, lemon tree, amla tree, bamboo tree.

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