Bargad (Banyan Tree): How to Plant and Care for India's National Tree in Jaipur
Ficus benghalensis
The Bargad (Ficus benghalensis) is a huge, long-lived shade tree whose aerial roots become new trunks. Here is how to plant it in Jaipur, how to care for it in its first three years, and why it needs plenty of open space.
Soil pH
Check your soil pH
No verified pH range for this tree yet. Test your soil and ask your nearest KVK before adding anything.
Before planting
- Ask your nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) to test the soil and advise.About 8 weeks before planting
At planting
- Mix well-rotted farmyard manure or compost into the pit soil.At planting
After the monsoon
- Test the pH again after the first monsoon, then once a year.After the first monsoon
When this tree is planted
- Northwest arid · Jul, Aug
- Northwest arid · Feb, Mar
Guidance only. Test your soil (Soil Health Card or your KVK lab) before adding anything.
Based on
- Aonla cultivation (Unit 2) – IGNOU eGyanKosh
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