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    IS DENSE PLANTING A CUT ABOVE THE REST? An Overlook at the 50x50 Feet Spacing

    Apr 30, 2021 5 minutes
    “Durian trees require wide space for its lateral branches to develop. If there is no ample space, the leaves between each tree will come in contact and may pose a risk for the spread of diseases.
    — Explained Chai Yeen Chen—”

    In recent times, there have been talks among durian farmers about the benefits of dense planting, the closer the trees are planted, the higher the yield. Intensive cultivation is a type of agriculture with higher levels of input and output per cubic unit of agricultural land area. This cultivation method is commonly carried out by Thai farmers to achieve continuous output. But can it be applicable to local farmers?

    Generally, farmers used to plant 30 trees in one acre of land. Nowadays, there are more than 50 trees per acre. However, if we were to imitate the Thais, we will have to take extreme measures to carry out optimum planting densities as there

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