perennial

Areca Nut (Betel Nut)

सुपारी / Supari

Areca catechu · Arecaceae

Important plantation crop in Karnataka and Kerala, frequently the standard tree for black pepper cultivation in multi-story systems.

At a Glance

Duration

365 days

Organic Yield

2-2.5 t/ha (dried nuts)

Organic Premium

+30%

Water Need

high

pH Range

5.5 – 6.5

Soil Type

loam, laterite

Nutrient Requirements

N

Nitrogen

100g/palm/year

P

Phosphorus

40g/palm/year

K

Potassium

140g/palm/year

Organic Farming Protocol

1

Basin application

FYM 10-12 kg/palm/year.

2

Pepper standard

Train black pepper vine on mature areca trunk.

3

Yellow leaf disease

Improve drainage, balanced nutrition, Trichoderma.

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 root grub🍃 yellow leaf disease areca🍃 bud rot areca