Areca catechu (Betel Tree)
Areca catechu (Arecanut or Betelnut palm, Areca Palm, Pinang Palm, Supari palm) is a palm tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Areca faufel Gaertn., Areca hortensis Lour. |
| Common Names | Arecanut or Betelnut palm, Areca Palm, Pinang Palm, Supari palm |
| Plant Form | Palm Tree |
| Seeds per kg (approx.) | 80 |
| Collection Period | September |
| Germination | 80-100% |
| Seed Longevity | 1 year |
| Seed Treatment | Seed in cold water for 24 hours |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
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Product Specifications
| Name | Areca catechu (Betel Tree) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 399.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- A commercially valuable palm grown for its nut in traditional chewing preparations across the region Sow into a deep pot from the start; palms resent root disturbance This palm needs consistent tropical warmth and humidity; it is not a realistic outdoor planting in dry, temperate, or cold-winter regions
