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Santalum album Seeds (Sandalwood)

Multipurpose TreeNon-GMOSandalwoodSantalum album
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Santalum album (Sandalwood) is a multipurpose tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.

Botanical Synonyms S antalum myrtifolium L.
Common Names Sandalwood
Plant Form Multipurpose Tree
Seeds per kg (approx.) 4300-6800
Collection Period Oct-Dec
Germination 30%
Seed Longevity 2 Years
Seed Treatment Acid scarification with concentrated H2SO4 for 30 minutes with strring and washing in running water,

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.

Product Specifications
Name Santalum album Seeds (Sandalwood)
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
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Germination Guide
Typical germination time 30-85 days (erratic, can extend to 12 weeks)
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Pre-Treatment

Remove any remaining fleshy pulp and soak cleaned seed in water for 24 hours before sowing. No mechanical scarification is needed.
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Pre-Germination Prep

Sandalwood is a root hemi-parasite and must be grown alongside a host plant from the seedling stage for healthy long-term growth, even though germination itself doesn't require one. Sow sandalwood in the same polybag as a fast-growing host such as Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea), Cassia, Dalbergia, or Alternanthera, so the host's roots are established by the time sandalwood's haustoria (root connectors) form.
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Sowing

Sow seed 1-2cm deep in a sandy loam mix, with the host plant seeded 3-5cm away in the same bag. Keep in partial shade.
4

Post-Care & Growing On

Water regularly to keep the mix moist. Germination is erratic and can take 4-12 weeks, so patience is genuinely needed — this is normal for the species, not a sign of failure. Once haustoria connect to the host's roots (often within a month of germination), growth accelerates noticeably. Transplant to the field with its host at 8-12 months.

Tips

  • Never grow sandalwood without a host plant — it will stunt and often die without one Germination is genuinely slow and erratic for this species; don't give up on a tray before 10-12 weeks Sow fresh seed where possible — viability declines with storage
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