The arecanut palm is the source of common chewing nut, popularly known as betel nut or Supari. ... India is the largest producer of arecanut and at the same time largest consumer also. more...
BOTANIC DESCRIPTION Arecanut is an erect, unbranched palm reaching heights of 12-30 m, depending upon the environmental conditions . The stem, marked with scars of fallen leaves in a regular annulated form, becomes visible only when the palm is about 3 years old. Girth depends more...
BOTANIC DESCRIPTION Arecanut is an erect, unbranched palm reaching heights of 12-30 m, depending upon the environmental conditions. The stem, marked with scars of fallen leaves in a regular annulated form, becomes visible only when the palm is about 3 years old.more...
Sumangala is a tall type with partially drooping crown. Under good management, palms flower in 4-5 years. The Page 4 colour of the ripe nuts is deep yellow to orange and oblong to round in shape. The variety recorded an average yield of 3.28 kg. more...