propagation of Melia volkensii (Mukau)

METHODS USED TO PROPAGATE Melia volkensii

There are several methods that can be used to propagate this tree,which include the following

   1^st method

           i.            Prepare a seed bed

         ii.            Place the seed in the seedbed. (The seed should be mature)

       iii.            Cover with fresh manure.(this is to burn the seed coat)

        iv.            Water the seedbed with clean water till it germinate. 

          v.            Transfer the seedling to the required land.

        vi.            Practice silviculture in order to get a good quality timber. For example thinning, pruning

N/B:  Another alternative to increase the rate of germination is to burn the seed. The seed coat is hard and therefore can cause the seed to take long time to germinate.

2^nd method

        i.            Dig a pit of a reasonable  depth

      ii.            Place the seed in the pit and cover with some saw dust.

    iii.            Burn the saw dust  carefully till seed coat is burnt making sure the seed doesn’t burn

     iv.            Cover with ready manure and wait for the seed to germinate.

       v.            Practice silviculture in order to get good quality timber.