1. The following trees offers the best local climate compatibility…
1.1 Neem
1.2 Shisham
1.3 Semal Cotton,
1.4 Ardu,
1.5 Rohida
1.6 Khejari
1.7 Star Fruit
1.8 Jamun
1.9 Lasoda
1.10 Custard Apple
1.11 Jackfruit
2. The following shrubs and bushes have also been found to be very suitable for Rajasthan…
2.1 Ber
2.2 Phog
2.3 Guggal
2.4 Sena
2.5 Kair
2.6 Khimp
2.7 Tumba
2.8 Ashwagandha
2.9 Karonda _ white/red
2.10 Annato Bixa Crellana (For Dye)
2.11 Senna
2.12 Adusa
2.13 Giloy
2.14 Castor
2.15 Aloevera
2.16 Bala- Sida Cordifolia
2.17 Indigo for Dye
2.18 Henna
2.19 Tulsi - Both Home and Van Tulsi
2.20 Rose – Wild Cultivation + Climbers (if possible)
3. The Land Development is incomplete without the grasses and perennials as below…
3.1 Bamboo
3.2 Lemon Grass
3.3 Citronella Grass
3.4 Khus – Khus
3.5 Munj –Saccharam Munja
3.6 Sevan Grass - Leisiurus scindicus.
4. The flowering shrubs and climbers that would support wild honey cultivation are as follows…
4.1 Chameli,
4.2 Ratrani,
4.3 Jamine,
4.4 Bougain villea,
4.5 Madhu Malti,
4.6 Flame Wine,
4.7 Morning Glory,
4.8 Har-singar,
4.9 Juhi, etc
5. As per CAZRI the following fruit options are also suggested…
5.1 Dates
5.2 Guava
5.3 Pomegranate
5.4 Ber- Sevika, bhuvraj,
5.5 Kinnu
5.6 Bael - Goma Yashi
5.7 Anwla - Goma Aishverya
5.8 Jamun - Goma Priyaka
5.9 Tamrind- Goma Prateek
5.10 Shahtoot
5.11 MAUSAMI
5.12 Anjir
5.13 Phalsa
5.15 Jack fruits
6. The CAZRI also strongly recommend the following vegetable options …
6.1 Kachri - AHK 119
6.2 Kakdi - AHS 82
6.3 Gwar - Thar Bhavin
6.4 Torai Thar Karani
6.5 Tar Kakdi - Thar Sheetal
6.6 Potato
6.7 Onion
6.8 Water melon - Low Tunnel
6.9 Mysk Melon- Low Tunnel
6.10 Sem Phali
6.11 Lobia
7. Some additional Plants/Trees that CAZRI recommends are…
7.1 Chironjee
7.2 Mahua
7.3 Kainth/ Kair
7.4 Khirni
7.5 Karonda
7.6 Sahajan
7.7 Kumat
Note: I have shortlisted these varieties so far, but I am open to suggestions based on other experiences.
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