1) The document provides guidance on establishing and managing a good nursery for oil palm seedlings. It discusses site selection criteria, nursery layout designs, seed requirements, nursery operations from planting to transplanting, and common pests and diseases.
2) Key aspects of nursery management include using a double-stage nursery system with a pre-nursery and main nursery, following best practices for soil preparation, planting, fertilizing and caring for seedlings, and removing runts and rogues before field planting to maximize yields and profits.
3) Close attention to quality control is important as total culling rates can be 23-30%, and planting low-quality seedlings can
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1) The document provides guidance on establishing and managing a good nursery for oil palm seedlings. It discusses site selection criteria, nursery layout designs, seed requirements, nursery operations from planting to transplanting, and common pests and diseases.
2) Key aspects of nursery management include using a double-stage nursery system with a pre-nursery and main nursery, following best practices for soil preparation, planting, fertilizing and caring for seedlings, and removing runts and rogues before field planting to maximize yields and profits.
3) Close attention to quality control is important as total culling rates can be 23-30%, and planting low-quality seedlings can
1) The document provides guidance on establishing and managing a good nursery for oil palm seedlings. It discusses site selection criteria, nursery layout designs, seed requirements, nursery operations from planting to transplanting, and common pests and diseases.
2) Key aspects of nursery management include using a double-stage nursery system with a pre-nursery and main nursery, following best practices for soil preparation, planting, fertilizing and caring for seedlings, and removing runts and rogues before field planting to maximize yields and profits.
3) Close attention to quality control is important as total culling rates can be 23-30%, and planting low-quality seedlings can
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1) The document provides guidance on establishing and managing a good nursery for oil palm seedlings. It discusses site selection criteria, nursery layout designs, seed requirements, nursery operations from planting to transplanting, and common pests and diseases.
2) Key aspects of nursery management include using a double-stage nursery system with a pre-nursery and main nursery, following best practices for soil preparation, planting, fertilizing and caring for seedlings, and removing runts and rogues before field planting to maximize yields and profits.
3) Close attention to quality control is important as total culling rates can be 23-30%, and planting low-quality seedlings can
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MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR ESTABLISHING A GOOD NURSERY
INTRODUCTION
Why nursery plays an important part in estate management ?
CRITERIAS FOR SETTING UP NEW NURSERY
1. Area should not be on hilly slopes Best on flat or gentle sloping area 2. Area should not be flood prone 3. Reliable clean source of water 4. Close to source of suitable quality soil 5. Easy accessibility
OP NURSERY LAYOUT LEGEND 1) Pre nursery 2) Main nursery 3) Pump house 4) Store 5) Entrance 6) 6 piping 7) 4 piping 8) 2 piping 9) Fencing A
D E G F
Total Ha : 12 Total Capacity : 150000 seedlings
CAMBERED
SINGLE STAGE NURSERY
ADVANTAGES Less handling of seedlings Transplanting shock is avoided Pre-nursery transplanting not required Pre-nursery infrastructure not required
DISADVANTAGES Require larger area High cost of watering Danger with failure when not properly watered Require supervision over a larger area
DOUBLE STAGE NURSERY
ADVANTAGES Require small initial cost for pre-nursery Less irrigation water required Upkeep & supervision is easier Lower maintenance cost Culling can be done early Allow flexibility Doubletons can be split
DISADVANTAGES More handling of seedlings Risk of transplanting shock Susceptible to pests & diseases
NURSERY STAND Based on 3 x 3 triangle planting
1 acre = 5,000 seedlings
or 1 ha = 12,500 seedlings
SEEDS REQUIREMENT 1. 210 seeds/ha 210
2. 10% culling at Pre Nursery
3. 15% culling at Main Nursery
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Total Available
158
GERMINATED SEEDS
Plumule
Radical
NURSERY BEDS
5-6m
1.2 m
PLANTING SEEDS
3 MONTHS OLD SEEDLINGS
Preparation Work on Main Nursery
1. Filling soil in 15 x 18 polybags 2. Lining & Stacking (3ft x 3ft x 3ft) 3. Soil topping
Suitable Soil for Nursery Use
1) Sandy clay loam to Clay loam 2) For heavy Clay soil mix with river sand, ratio 1:3
TRANSPLANT
CORER
CORING
AFTER CORING
15cm
MYCORRHIZA APPLICATION
MYCORRHIZA ( After covered with soil )
SLOW RELEASE FERTILISER
SLOW RELEASE FERTILISER
OPEN POLYBAG
PLANT & COMPACT soil
MULCHING
MULCHING
TRANSPLANTED SEEDLING
WATER REQUIREMENT 7 8 mm rain / day 1.5 Liters/day
Total Revenue Revenue Loss (RM) (RM/Ha) 9,000 8,910 8,730 8,550 8,370 0 -90 -270 -450 -630
10
22.50
20
4.50
1300
5,850
-650
Cost per seedling (After Culling)
Cost per seedling (RM)
(Excluding Capital Cost)
Pre- Nursery Germinated seeds Polybag (6 x 9) Manuring Watering Pest & Diseases Soil & Bag Filling Planting Weeding Transfer Bag Sub Total : : : : : : : : : : 1.05 0.02 0.07 0.01 0.02 0.06 0.02 0.05 0.02 1.32
Cost per seedling (RM)
(Excluding Capital Cost)
Main Nursery Polybag (15 x 20) Transfer & Transport Filling & Topping Soil Stacking/Lining Mulching Watering Manuring Weeding Pest & Diseases Transplanting Culling Sub Total GRAND TOTAL : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.09 0.16 0.03 0.08 0.39 0.50 0.18 0.09 0.01 1.98 3.30
Culling Rate Pre-nursery : 5 7 % Main nursery : 18 23 % Total : 23 30 %
MPOB CERTIFICATION
Conclusion Look after the seedlings as though they are your babies. Choose the best of these seedlings to give the best yield. The future of your Estate or Company depends on your action and decision. Remember you are a stakeholder. So, act wisely!
