IRC:SP:21-2009

11.19.5 The surface for the median plantation should be well prepared. The masses of
loose debris on the median and any convexities should be removed and similarly any
concavities should be filled by good soil. The surface should have sufficient layer of good
quality soil so as to have a better growth and survival of grasses and shrubs.

11.19.6 The height of the plants will not be less than 0.6 m and need to be in polythene
bags until the planting.

11.19.7 All plants supplied must be planted within three days of removal from the nursery,

11.19.8 The plantation should be watered in case of insufficient rains after planting.

11.19.9 Size of the pits for planting shrubs:- 60X60X60 cm

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11.19.10 No. of plants per km - 333 in one row .

11.19.11 Use of compost and manure - 1/3 of volume of pit mixed with soil, and
refilled

11.20 Activity Schedule

Plantation activities are highly time specific, as the plants respond to the seasonal variations
In climatic conditions. mechanized irrigated plantations, the growth of plants
Even in highly
Is not uniform throughout the year and is governed by the atmospheric factors, It is therefore,

vital to plan the planting activities in advance as per the prevailing climatic conditions of

the area, especially the time and duration of monsoon. Generally, plantations works are
started In our country with the onset of monsoon. However, if it is possible to provide
irrigation. It Is advisable to utilize the high temperatures of summers. Generally, plants

respond well to Irrigation during peak summer seasons, as the conditions are very
favourable for growth If moisture Is not the limiting factor,

11.20.1 Watering of Plants

Water Is a ©ssentlal component of living organism, since It constitutes 30-40 percent of

their body weight, Most of the organic and inorganic substances are sparingly, partly and
completely soluble in It, It Is a major raw material for the photosynthesis by wh'ch plants
produce their food.

The iisential nutrient for plants are mostly transported by the water either by Itself or
when water mixes with other eonstituenti like elemental, molecular or compound form.
Sometimes, may act as a bridge between two or more intra or inter-constituents which
It

will help to supply the desired nutrients from soil and also from atmosphere.

The quantity of water requirement largely depends on the nature of species, soil quality,
and depth of the first aquifer and on the ellmatle condition of that area, The relative humidity,

ttmptriture, wind speed and wind direction have major role In this regard. About 4a0 to