Sri Sai Forestry provides Red Sandalwood tree seeds online at an affordable price. The seeds are collected from 40 to 50-year-old mother sandalwood tree seeds with a reasonable seed germination rate of 80%.
The seeds germinate within 35 to 40 days and will take over a decade to grow. Therefore, you must wait 15 to 20 years to use the red sandalwood.
Since red sandalwood has numerous benefits, many farmers have planted this tree. However, there are some legal matters that you should keep in mind while sowing red sandalwood trees.
Pterocarpus santalinus
Specifications | Details |
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Name | Red Sandalwood Tree seeds |
Other Common Names | Red Sanders, Rakta Chanadana Lal Chandan seeds Saunderswood |
Germination Time | 40 to 45 days |
When to Harvest | After 15 to 20 years |
Avg. Height | 8 to 30 meters (25 to 100 ft) |
Color | Red |
Red Sandalwood or Lal Chandan is alternatively known as red sanders, red sanderswood, Rakta Chandan, etc.
Generally, red sandalwood is native to India and widely used in ceremonies and rituals.
Red Sandalwood is also used to make home furniture, wooden art, and carvings.
It is also used to treat various health issues.
Safed Chandan is also one of India's most popular types of sandalwood tree.
The important components of the sandalwood tree, such as wood sticks, leaves, and oil, can be used to treat health problems.
You can also apply the sandalwood on your forehead to maintain peace and calmness.
Red Sandalwood comes with numerous health benefits.
Its anti-septic agents recover the injuries and help you treat the wounds.
Anti-inflammatory components reduce inflammation and boost calmness and peace.
It is one of the best sources of energy.
Ayurvedic scriptures and texts have also mentioned the benefits of sandalwood trees.
Requirements | Details |
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Season | All Season |
Soil | Well-drained soil |
Sunlight | 6 to 7 hours of full or partial sunlight |
Temperature | 20 to 30°C |
Water | Regular |
Fertilizer | Organic fertilizer or NPK fertilizer |
Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours and let them dry.
Now, plant the red sandalwood seeds in the soil and add organic manure.
Provide regular water to the seeds and ensure they get proper sunlight throughout the day.
You can use organic fertilizer to increase the soil fertility and quality.
Add tested and high-quality fungicides to prevent fungal infections.
After 40 to 50 days, the seeds will germinate, and you can transplant them into the soil.
It will take 15 to 20 years to grow a red sandalwood tree.
The sandalwood tree requires host plants to grow. Therefore, it is recommended to plant supportive trees or crop seeds near sandalwood trees.