Thread: Rubber trees 101

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

Originally Posted by thaiguzzi

Getting rid of grass leads to soil erosion and good stuff in the soil like worms etc. Grass just needs cutting regularly, also adding nutrients as the cut grass rots into the ground.

Cassarva is usually grown between non producing trees which brings in an income till the trees start to produce.
Photo in post 638 shows bad land management in my opinion. I'm no farmer, just a tied observer.

Cassava is grown between rows of trees, you are correct. But it is the wrong thing to do, especially once trees are 2-3 years old and a proper root system is taking place. The correct procedure to remove established cassava is with a tractor and ripper. Worse than using a plough, and hence cutting all your nice growing roots. The only commercial thing recomended for rubber trees are pineapples, and stopping in the 3rd year. Year 4 onwards, nothing but your rubber trees on a rubber plantation.