Rubber Production Guide
The natural rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a native of South America introduced to Southeast Asia during the 19th century. Rubber trees can grow to a height of 18 to 39 meters and they grow best in warm and moist climate ranging from 70-95 Fahrenheit or 21-35 Centigrade with an annual rainfall of 80-120 inches (2,000-3,000 mm).
The young rubber plants are raised in nurseries for 6 to 8 months and budded with bud scion from identified source before transplanting in using population of 400 to 555 trees per hectare. In five to seven years, the trees have stems of 18-20 inches (45-50cm) circumference and are ready for tapping or harvesting. Tapping can continue up to 40 years or beyond depending on the techniques of management.
Rubber is one of the top 5 priority commodities of the Depa...
