Science of Planting a Tree

Science of Planting a Tree

1. Remove any soil on the roots before planting (if the soil is made up of masala mitti, there no need to remove it)


2. Cut any black roots present. Black roots are dead roots and by cutting them we help new roots grow easily


3. Dip the plant in amritjal. This increases the effect of microbes near the roots. After this use ash so that the cut roots are protected from viruses and the roots can get potash to grow


4. Put the plant on a 6 inch layer of masala mitti. Fill the roots with masala mitti.


5. Add up to 4 inches of mulch.


6. Give 4 litres of masala mitti per square foot of canopy. As the canopy grows add more masala mitti away from the stem but inside the canopy.

If you bring long lived tree from a nursery:

1. Remove the plastic bag


2. Dip the plant in water up to the level of the soil


3. Remove soil gently so avoid injuring the roots


4. Sprinkle ash on the roots. This is very important to prevent infections to the roots. If there are some black roots cut them so that new roots can grow more easily


5. Make a layer of 6” of masala mitti. Spread the roots of the plant parallel to the land it and cover it slowly with masala mitti.


6. Fill it with masala mitti up to the nursery soil level. The masala mitti should be given 4 litres per square foot of canopy