White Sandalwood tree seeds (Safed Chandan seeds) are affordable and easy to grow. They germinate in approximately 4 to 8 weeks and have a good germination rate of 80%.
Buy high-yielding white sandalwood tree seeds from our online store and plant the seeds in your farm, home garden, or agriculture field. You can sow 5 to 6 kg seed per acre. However, the tree will need 15 to 20 years to grow.
Since the white sandalwood tree provides numerous health benefits and the pure white sandalwood sticks have been used in rituals, the demands for these tree seeds have increased over time.
Santalum album L
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Name | White Sandalwood seeds |
Other Common Names | Indian sandalwood SriGandham Mysore Sandal tree seeds |
Germination Time | 4 to 8 weeks |
Harvest Season | 15 to 20 years or more |
Avg. Height | 10 to 12 meters |
Color | White |
Safed Chandan helps in treating various skin problems.
Its powder is widely used to reduce pores allergies, and prevent wrinkles.
Ayurvedic texts have also mentioned the benefits of sandalwood oil.
Safed Chandan is also used in many Hindu cultural rituals.
The chandan stick is also used in religious ceremonies.
Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce inflammation and give a pleasant smell that stimulates peace and calmness in the body and mind.
Safed Chandan, or White Sandalwood, contains phytochemicals that can be used as antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory material.
Requirements | Detailsq |
---|---|
Season | All Season |
Soil | Well-drained seed with pH between 6.0 to 7.5 |
Sunlight | Full sunlight |
Temperature | 20 to 30°C |
Water | Regular |
Fertilizer | Organic fertilizer |
Soak the sandalwood seeds in water for 24 hours and let them dry in sunlight.
Prepare a well-drained soil and mix sand, organic fertilizer, cow dung, and manure.
Now, plant the seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil.
Add water to the seeds.
For better water application, use a water sprayer or sprinkler.
Make sure the sandalwood tree seed gets enough sunlight and warmth.
If you planted the seeds in a container, you can replace them in the soil after 4 to 8 months.
You must wait 15 to 20 years to harvest the safed chandan tree wood.
Remember, the sandalwood tree requires a host plant to survive. Therefore, you can plant a host crop like Arhar (Cajanus Cajan) or Tulsi to support the growth of sandalwood trees.