Noni known as Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia) is an
evergreen shrub or small tree that grows 10-20 feet
height. The leaves are thick, shiny, dark green, and
deeply veined. The fruits have an unusual shape and about
2-4 inches long, ovoid, and yellowish-white, and become
quite soft at maturity.
Soil, Climate and Temperature :
Can be grown in adverse climatic conditions, even it grows
well in any type of degraded and unfertile land with any
type of soil. Performs very well in sandy loam soil.
Tropic - subtropics / heavy rainfall to drought hit areas.
Tolerates to saline, alkaline, water logging, severe
drought and heavy wind. Mean annual temperature
20-450
Planting Season : June to October
Seedlings : 290 numbers of Seedlings are sown per acre.
Spacings : 12' x
12' with Pit size of 2’ x 2’ x 2’
Preparatory Cultivation : Ploughing and leveling the land
to optimum level.
Irrigation : Noni thrives with moderate irrigation and can survive even in
drought conditions, once the plant is established.
Irrigate during early stages of the crop as required
depending upon the moisture condition.
Weeding :
Weed growth can be controlled by drip irrigation. First 2
years weeding has to be done manually whenever
required.
Pest & diseases :
Normally Noni crop is resistant to pest and diseases. However
if require it can be controlled easily by organic
pesticides.
Morinda
cultivation - Cost and Benefits:-
Highly Unique - Cash on...
Estimated
investment for Morinda cultivation in One Acre -
Rs.29,800/-
3rd year
Break-even for investments.
Take home
your green pension upto 40 years.
Benefits of
Cultivation
Months
Yield
per Tree
24th
-35th
9-12
Kgs
36th
-47th
17-20
Kgs
48th
-59th
26-32
Kgs.
60th -71th
38-45
Kgs
72th -83th
Above
60 Kgs
84th
-95th
Above
75 Kgs
96th
-107th
Above
90 Kgs
108th
-119th
Above
100 Kgs
120th
-131th
Above
120 Kgs
Note : The
calculation is based on the minimum actuals and shall
depend on proper implementation of package of practice,
land preparation,moisture in the soil etc.
