Big planting hole technique of oil palm on inland and coastal soils

Jamaluddin N., . and Kumaran R., . (2002) Big planting hole technique of oil palm on inland and coastal soils. [Proceedings Paper]

Two trials were established on inland soil in Melaka and coastal soil in Selangor in 1996 to study the performance of oil palms planted using big hole planting technique. Results indicated that the initial growth and yield of palms planted in the big planting hole on inland soil were better than the conventional technique in the first three years of bearing. This technique had improved soil moisture status and nutrient retention in the urea around the planting point. On the other hand the trial results also revealed that the additional nutrient inputs did not improve the palm performance significantly. In the coastal soil trial the results indicated that three was no positive response to the palm growth and yield. Thus there is no advantage in adopting the big hole technique which apparently creates non-conducive condition for root development. In both trials incorporation of EFB in the big planting hole did not improve the growth and yield. As significant palm performance was recorded during the early years of establishment on the inland environment the big hole planting has been adopted by Golden Hope in many inland estates. The additional expenditure incurred for constructing the big hole of 1.2m x 1.2m x 0.9m which was about RM 2.50/hole or RM 370.00/ha at 148 stand per hectare is justifiable as this would bring about an additional revenue of 15 or 3.5 mt/ha during the first 36 months of harvesting. However this technique is not recommended for coastal estate as it has not given the desired result.

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Two trials were established on inland soil in Melaka and coastal soil in Selangor in 1996 to study the performance of oil palms planted using big hole planting technique. Results indicated that the initial growth and yield of palms planted in the big planting hole on inland soil were better than the conventional technique in the first three years of bearing. This technique had improved soil moisture status and nutrient retention in the urea around the planting point. On the other hand the trial results also revealed that the additional nutrient inputs did not improve the palm performance significantly. In the coastal soil trial the results indicated that three was no positive response to the palm growth and yield. Thus there is no advantage in adopting the big hole technique which apparently creates non-conducive condition for root development. In both trials incorporation of EFB in the big planting hole did not improve the growth and yield. As significant palm performance was recorded during the early years of establishment on the inland environment the big hole planting has been adopted by Golden Hope in many inland estates. The additional expenditure incurred for constructing the big hole of 1.2m x 1.2m x 0.9m which was about RM 2.50/hole or RM 370.00/ha at 148 stand per hectare is justifiable as this would bring about an additional revenue of 15 or 3.5 mt/ha during the first 36 months of harvesting. However this technique is not recommended for coastal estate as it has not given the desired result.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal S590.2 M239 2002 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
AGROVOC Term:	OIL PALMS
AGROVOC Term:	COASTAL SOILS
AGROVOC Term:	NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
AGROVOC Term:	FERTILIZERS
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15537

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