Studies on Nursery Techniques (method of Sowing and Optimum Depth of Sowing) of Azadirachta indica Adr. Juss under North Indian Moist Tropical Climatic Conditions

Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a very important, multipurpose tree species of drier region of this country. In its growth on poor and hardy soil, it is versatile and hence an excellent species for planting wastelands, and for social forestry. This paper deal with the results of an experiment carried out in the nursery of Silviculture Branch for determining the best combination of method of sowing and optimum depth of solving and quantity of seeds for afforestation purposes. The results indicated that line sowing and broadcasting are equally effective. The seedling must be protected from frost.