Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
- Nutmeg can be grown as an intercrop in coconut, clove, arecanut and coffee gardens.
- Regular mulching of plant basins after slashing weeds and shading in summers in the early years are very essential.
Irrigation
- Nutmeg needs sufficient water for its growth, requiring irrigation in summer season.
- The quantity/frequency of watering depends upon the region and the condition of the plant.