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The estate is following a continuous and sustained
programme of replanting after uprooting an average of 20
hectares of the total area. A rejuvenation planting
programme is underway in 35.72 hectares. Around
2,00,000 plants on an average are planted under the
continuous Infilling Programme.
The tea nursery has an average turnover of 4,50,000
saplings so far, and has the capacity to nurture 5,00,000
saplings in future.
Around 65 MT of vermi-compost is produced by the
estate, which is utilized to enrich the soil in various field
practices including replanting and infilling. 35 MT of
Novcom is produced for enrichment of the top soil in the
young tea areas and around 120 KL of BHS (Bio Humic
Solution) is cultured for foliar application which builds
up the health of the bushes, especially in Kalsi Division.
Vermi-wash production has been introduced since last
year, projecting an annual production of around 13 KL.
The estate’s Management has also initiated a vermi-
compost project at a neighbouring village to help the
villagers earn additional income.
The annual estimated crop for the estate is around 8.5
lakh, with the highest crop – 13.31 lakh – being recorded
in 2010. Although the mainstay of the production line is
CTC teas, the estate has successfully attempted a sizeable
production of Orthodox teas lately.
08 July 2016
Vermi-compost: CSR Project