Local Name : Khorial (Assamese), Manipuri seem (Bengali)

Scientific Name: Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr.

English Name : Tree bean
Bark Smooth
Commercial Value Medicine, Food, Dye and Fodder
Flower Color yellow
Flowering Time December, October and November
Fruit Type Pod
Fruiting Time January, March, February, December and April
Growth Rate Fast
Leaf Shape Bipinnate
Nursery technique

Seeds are collected and soaked in water. After that they are directly dibbled in polypot or mother bed. The mother bed or medium for polypot is prepared consisting of sand, river silt, vermicompost/cowdung in 1:1:1 proportion. Seeds have a good germination record.

Plant parts used Seeds
Planting mechanism

One year old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 5m x 5m. May be planted as mixed or pure crop.

Recurring Financial Return ₹5,000-₹10,000
Recurring Harvesting Period 5 Years onwards
Seed Collection Time May and June
Site Suitability Hills Districts
Tree Character Evergreen
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