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  • What are the intricacies of oil palm cultivation?
  • In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of oil palm cultivation, exploring crucial aspects such as planting density, yield variations by age, and productivity per acre. The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a remarkable tropical crop that has revolutionized the vegetable oil industry.
  • Is oil palm a good crop?
  • Oil palm is the highest edible oil yielding crop which is about 5 Mt/ ha. Small farmers can go for this crop irrigated crop without having any irrigated facilities. Oil palm is an intensive eco-friendly crop and requires less labor when compared to other oilseed crops. Oil palm crop is hardy in nature and has low pest and disease incidence.
  • Is oil palm an eco-friendly crop?
  • Oil palm is an intensive eco-friendly crop and requires less labor when compared to other oilseed crops. Oil palm crop is hardy in nature and has low pest and disease incidence. Palm growers can add some extra income by going for Intercropping in the pre-bearing period. There is no risk of theft of bunches of the crop.
  • What crops can be planted with oil palm trees?
  • It can even help to control pests. In the case of oil palm trees, there are plenty of crops to grow alongside it that can enhance the growth of the crop and serve as a great use of space on the plantations. Common crops planted with oil palm trees are ginger, turmeric, bananas, and tobacco, among others.
  • What type of oil does a palm tree produce?
  • This crop yields two different types of oil – crude palm oil from the fruit and palm kernel oil from the crushed kernel. Oil palm trees thrive in tropical climates with temperatures between 30–32°C. Ideally, the plantation should be in an area that has plenty of sunlight and high levels of humidity.
  • How to grow oil palm?
  • Supplement the field with good organic matter to make the soil rich field. The best season for oil palm planting is from June to December. However, crops grown during summer should be provided with sufficient irrigation, mulching and growing cover crops in the tree basin is preferred to avoid hot winds in summer season.