Month: November 2009

What Nursery Practices are Done at the BNCRDC?

 

Seedbed / Seed Box Preparation

 

The porosity of sowing media should be lower at least by half than that of potting media. This is to ensure good drainage and prevent fungal build up. Pure sphagnum moss and coir dust are good examples of sowing media.

 

If you prefer a seedbed to a seed box, prefer the media first. After the media has been prepared, elevate the bed at least 15-20 cm (6-8 in) to prevent flooding that may cause contamination.

 

It is more convenient to use seed boxes because the media can be easily prepared. Furthermore, seed boxes could be easily elevated or carried to the shade when necessary.

 

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Pathogen Status

 

Young citrus trees are sensitive to a number of root pathogens but the main problem in the nursery is the control of Phytophtora spp. Thus, use a new site to establish your citrus nursery. When possible, drench the soil with copper, fumigate the soil or burn dried leaves on the surface.

 

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Citrus Nursery Establishment and Management

Introduction

The demand for citrus plant material in the Cordilleras has boomed in the last 5 years. Because of this demand, some farmers who have started their small-scale nurseries have realized the economic potential of commercial citrus nursery. This realization has encouraged growers into expanding to commercial-scale nurseries without taking the necessary precautions. Reckless management will surely shorten the life of the nursery and may even result in big investment losses.

 

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