The document provides best practices for establishing and maintaining a Wadi programme, which involves planting fruit trees. It outlines recommendations for plot selection and marking, pit digging and filling, graft selection and planting, aftercare including staking, basin preparation, mulching, shade provision, and intercropping. Proper spacing, soil management, irrigation, and integrated pest management are emphasized.

1. WADI PROGRAMME BEST PRACTICES

24. Watering Development stage (Growth stage) which is of 2-3 years, watering should be given as indicated below Every time two buckets of water (30 liters) should be given, proper size of basin is essential for this. It should be in proportion with canopy of the plant Two times in a month One time in a month If required Third year Two times fortnightly One time fortnightly If required Second year Two times in a week One time in a week If required First year Summer Season Winter Season Rainy Season Year