Rubber/Bor/Gimaiyal/Shimayal/रबराचो वड Fresh Live Herbal Plant

The rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is not only economically important for its latex but also has environmental, and ornamental uses.

How to Plant Rubber Tree

A. Site Selection

• Climate: Prefers humid tropical climates with rainfall of 2000–3000 mm/year.
• Temperature: Optimal 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.
• Soil: Deep, well-drained, loamy soils with pH 4.5–6.5.

B. Planting Steps

1. Seed Selection: Use high-yielding clones or certified seeds for uniform growth.
2. Seedling Preparation: Germinate seeds in a nursery; raise seedlings for 6–8 months.
3. Planting Distance: Typically 4.5–5 m × 7.5–9 m spacing for commercial plantations.
4. Pit Preparation: Dig pits 50 × 50 × 50 cm; add compost or organic manure.
5. Transplanting: Move healthy seedlings to field after monsoon or sufficient irrigation.
6. Watering & Mulching: Regular irrigation in early stages; mulch to retain soil moisture.
7. Pruning: Remove dead branches; maintain a straight trunk for better latex yield.

C. Growth Timeline

• Seedling Stage: 6–12 months.
• Juvenile Stage: 3–5 years, minimal latex production.
• Mature Stage: Latex tapping begins at 5–7 years.
• Economic Life: 25–30 years for latex, 30–40 years for timber.