Commercial sandalwood plantation is rapidly becoming the most profitable mode of investment all over the globe. In India, the commercial cultivation of sandalwood has gained considerable momentum under the leadership of Mr. Rajesh Singh Rathore(RR) and his company Vatican Shona Agrotech (VSA), India’s first agroforestry brand. Under the thought leadership of Mr. RR, commercial sandalwood plantations in India have now turned into the most sustainable investment project to generate green wealth and secure commercial and environmental health.

What are the most popular species of sandalwood tree for commercial purposes?

The two most common types of sandalwood with high commercial value are- white sandalwood and red sandalwood. While white sandalwood is mostly grown in Northern and East India, red sandalwood is predominantly cultivated in major parts of South India.

Considering the exponential market value of Indian sandalwood in terms of commercial interests, team VSA is implementing the best farming technologies and programs to make sandalwood farming a nationwide success.

So, the question is can anyone grow sandalwood?

As a highly-priced tree, sandalwood farming is strictly regulated by the Government of India to curb smuggling and other illegal trade practices. According to the revised government regulations made in 2017, the farmers can cultivate sandalwood but the government reserves rights to export.

While you are bound to abide by the law to avoid unnecessary legal constraints, you can definitely invest in productive sandalwood plantations to secure your future with a triple return on investment. Here is how you can do it by getting started with Vatican Shona Agrotech’s grow your profit/acre sandalwood farming project.

By investing in sandalwood farming with VSA you are secure with a well-planned financial future, while our experts take care of your investment from day 1 till the maturity of your green wealth. Here are our expert tips for successful sandalwood plantations:

1. Consultation: Our first approach to a successful commercial sandalwood farming project starts with detailed consultation support to the client. This one detailed call helps us to understand the purpose of your investment and answer all your concerning queries. Once everything is officially sorted, we initiate sandalwood farming.
2. Soil testing: We put special emphasis on soil testing as the quality of the soil plays a pivotal role in the growth and yield of sandalwood. Sandalwood preferably grows in red ferruginous loamy soil, red clay soils, and even sandy soils. Extremely humid soil or waterlogging-prone lands are unfavorable for sandalwood farming. The ideal pH level of the soil must be between 6.0-7.5. Our experts test the soil samples in a specialized laboratory and recommend proven ways to alter soil properties (if needed) to ensure the risk-free growth of sandalwood.
3. Climate: Paying special attention to the climate is important for the healthy growth of sandalwood. Sandalwood trees thrive in a lot of sun, moderate rainfall, and dry weather.
4. Tissue-cultured saplings: We propagate bulk tissue-cultured sandalwood saplings that grow faster than the usual time frame with the timely expansion of quality heartwood that keeps its market valuation intact.
5. Host plants: By investing in sandalwood farming on an acre of land your profit doubles by planting other host plants on the same land. Sandalwood trees need nitrogen supply from another host plant that produces this essential nutrient. Team VSA suggests intercropping of such plants as pomegranate in sandalwood farmland at an interval of 1.6-2 meters.
6. Scientific farmland management: Team VSA employs the local rural population in sandalwood farmland management and weed clearance. Pruning the host trees from time to time is a great way to the healthy growth of the trees. Besides, it also perfectly serves Mr. Rajesh Singh Rathore’s vision of “Wealth to farmers, health to the nation”.

Now you can also own your first sandalwood garden by investing in commercial sandalwood plantations with Vatican Shona Agrotech. Reach our experts for life-changing financial consultation to initiate a sustainable approach to creating generational wealth through sandalwood farming.