ODC 3 + MORINGA SEEDS

ODC-3 Seeds

• ODC-3 is a perennial type (10–20 years lifespan) with high pod yield.
• Pods: 70–120 cm long, fleshy, non-fibrous.
• Yield: 500–700 pods/tree per year after full establishment.
• Growing from seeds provides:
  • Strong taproot system (better drought tolerance).
  • Higher survival rate than cuttings.
  • Suitable for commercial farming.

Farming Method for ODC-3 (Using Seeds)

1. Climate & Soil

• Climate: Warm, tropical; 25–35°C.
• Soil: Well-drained sandy loam, red soil, black soil; pH 6.5–8.
• Avoid heavy clay soils and waterlogging.

2. Land Preparation

• Plough land 2–3 times for fine tilth.
• Pit size: 45 × 45 × 45 cm.
• Pit mixture:
  • 10–15 kg FYM/compost
  • 250 g Neem cake
  • 25 g Trichoderma

3. Seed Selection & Treatment

• Use pure ODC-3 seeds with ≥90% germination.
• Pre-treatment:
  • Soak seeds in water for 8–12 hours to speed germination.
  • Treat with Carbendazim (2 g/kg) to prevent fungal disease.

4. Sowing

• Depth: 2–3 cm.
• Spacing:
  • For pod production: 6 × 6 ft (approx. 1200 plants/acre).
  • For leaf + pod production: 2 × 2 ft.
• Sow 1 seed per pit.
• Germination starts in 7–10 days.

5. Irrigation

• First watering after sowing.
• Irrigate every 3–4 days in dry season.
• Avoid waterlogging.

6. Fertilizer Application

• At planting:
  • 50 g Nitrogen, 50 g Phosphorus, 50 g Potassium per plant.
• Annual maintenance:
  • 250:250:250 g NPK split into 2 doses.
• For organic farming: 5–10 kg compost per plant every 6 months.

7. Pruning & Training

• First pruning: When plant reaches 60–90 cm (about 60 days).
• Cut at 45 cm height to promote branching.
• Maintain single main stem, prune annually after harvest.

8. Pest & Disease Management

• Pests: Pod fly, hairy caterpillar.
  • Control with Neem oil (3%) or Bt spray.
• Root rot: Use Trichoderma and avoid excess water.

9. Flowering & Harvest

• Flowering: 6–8 months after sowing.
• Pods ready: 8–10 months.
• Full yield: 2nd year onward.
• Yield: 500–700 pods/tree/year for 8–10 years.