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Nutmeg

Crop Category

Plantation Crops

Applicable Product

Description

Nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree grown for its seeds which are used as spices.

It originated from the Moluccan Islands, particularly the volcanic island of Banda.

Major Nutmeg producing countries in the world are India, Indonesia, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka.

Major Nutmeg producing states in India are Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Taxonomic Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Myristicaceae
Genus: Myristica
Species: fragrans

Economically Important Part

Seeds are the most economically important part of Nutmeg

Conditions for Cultivation

Nutmeg is a tropical plant and requires dry periods to flower.

It will grow best at temperatures between 20°C and 30°C (68–86°F) and can tolerate a range of soils provided that the are well draining.

Nutmeg Trees will grow optimally in a deep loamy sand rich in organic matter with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

The trees love heat but should be protected from strong afternoon sun and also require some shelter from wind

Major Challenges

The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
Biotic Causes:
- Major Pests: Cocoa Weevil, Cinnamon Butterfly, Blue Bottle, Red Stem Borer and Eriophyid Mites.
- Major Diseases: Leaf Spot, Thread Blight, Fruit Rot, Dry Rot and Root Rot.
Abiotic Causes:
- Chlorosis

Crop Schedule

Crop Stage	Products	Dosage	Method Of Application	Benefits
Inorganic fertilizer	Geoxol.COM	15 kg / hectare / application with basal fertilizer, if soil organic carbon (more than / equal to 0.5%) and bulk denisty (less than or equal to 1.6 g / cm3)	Soil Application	Rejuvenates soil for sustainable growth of crops
Organic fertilizer	Mycoxol4G	500 g / hectare / application, if soil pH (less than / equal to 7.5) and availale P (more than / equal to 15 kg / ha)	Soil Application	Reduces incidence of soil borne diseases, improves availability of phosphorous and other micronutrients
Pre-monsoon	PeakMAX	1000 ml / hectare / application	Foliar / Fertigation	Improves vegetative growth and reduces disease pressure
Post monsoon	PeakMAX	1000 ml / hectare / application	Foliar / Fertigation	Improves vegetative growth and reduces disease pressure
Post monsoon (repeat application)	PeakMAX	1000 ml / hectare / application	Foliar / Fertigation	Improves vegetative growth and reduces disease pressure
Pre-flowering	Silixol OSA	1000 ml / hectare / application	Foliar Application	Optimizes source sink relation for better fruit retention
Fruit development	Silixol OSA	1000 ml / hectare / application	Foliar Application	Improves quality of fruit and reduces impact due to abiotic stresses
Deficiency of Iron	Nutrin Fe 12%	650 g / hectare / application, if soil Fe (less than 4.5 ppm),repeat application is recommended based on deficiency. Suitable for foliar sprays for crops grown on all types of soil.	Foliar spray	Corrects Iron deficiency
Deficiency of Iron	Nutrin Fe EDDHA 6%	2.5-5.0 kg / hectare / application, if soil Fe (less than 4.5 ppm),repeat application is recommended based on deficiency. Suitable for calcerous soils with pH above 7.5	Soil application	Corrects Iron deficiency
Deficiency of Boron	Nutrin Boron 20%	650 g / hectare / application, if soil Fe (less than 25 ppm),repeat application is recommended based on deficiency	Foliar spray	Corrects Boron deficiency
After 15-20 days of crop establishment	Mycoxol 4G	500 g/hectare/application, if soil pH (less than or equal to 7.5) and availble P (more than 15 kg/ha) - if fertigation is available	Soil application	Reduces incidence of soil borne diseases, improves availability of phosphorous and other micronutrients
After 15-20 days of crop establishment	Mycoxol Granules	10-20 Kg/ha/application, depending upon soil properties - if crop is on flood irrigation	Soil application	Reduces incidence of soil borne diseases, improves availability of phosphorous and other micronutrients

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