Subabul

Subabul — 1Crop suitability

  • Varieties and soil

    Subabul (leucaena, soundal) is a perennial fodder tree for all well-drained soils, sown in June–October under rainfed conditions. Varieties: CO 1 (Leucaena leucocephala) and Pudia Soundal (Leucaena diversifolia, resistant to psyllids); leaves have about 26% crude protein.

    Pending expert review
    Source
    Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Leucaena – Season and varieties; soil, p. 337
    Region
    Tamil Nadu
    Last updated
    2026-11-05