Avoid slopes facing west and south. Dig 50 cm pits 2–3 m apart (3 x 3 m for Panniyur 1), fill with topsoil mixed with 5–10 kg FYM or compost, and plant two rooted cuttings per standard in June–July. Silver oak, dadap or jack can be used as standards (support trees), planted 7–8 m apart.
