Supergene Oil Palm Seedlings (Hybrid Oil Palm Seedlings)

Supergene oil palm seedlings are hybrid oil palm seedlings bred in Malaysia. These seedlings are imported into Nigeria. Supergene oil palm seedlings have 100 – 200% more palm oil yield than the local Nigerian variety.

Supergene oil palm seedlings variety can start fruiting after 22 months of planting. It generally starts fruiting within 2 – 3 years of transplanting the seedlings.

Product Features

• Colour: Yellow/Red Oil Palm Fruits
• Shape: Small oval fruits
• Plant Quality: Hardy and rugged
• Package Size: One oil palm seedling in a planting bag
• Time to Fruiting: 2-3 years after transplanting
• Growth Habit: Large branches and leaves
• Weight of Fruit: Each palm fruit weighs 25 – 45 grams
• Disease Resistances: Oil Palm Virus Disease

Characteristics of Supergene Oil Palm Variety

The following are the characteristics of Supergene Oil Palm Seedlings:

• Supergene is a hybrid oil palm variety derived from crosses of two other hybrid oil palm varieties.
• It has a high oil yield.
• It can start fruiting as from 2 -3 years after transplanting.

Advantages of planting Supergene Oil Palm Seedlings

The following are the advantages of planting Supergene oil palm variety:

• It matures within a short time.
• It has a high oil yield unlike the local open pollinated Nigerian oil palm varieties.
• It is resistant to some tropical pests and diseases that affect oil palm.

How to Plant Supergene Palm Seeds in the Nursery

• Ensure that the oil palm seeds are dry to an acceptable moisture level.
• Get planting bags that are perforated. The planting bags should be black colour.
• Mix soil and well cured farmyard manure. Put the mix into the planting bag.
• Irrigate or soak the planting bag with water.
• Construct a house or shed that will serve as a shade for the seedlings.
• Sprinklers and watering cans can be used to wet the oil palm seedlings.
• Pesticides should be used to prevent pests and diseases in the nursery.
• Foliar fertilizers may also be used to improve the growth of the oil palm seedlings.

To order or buy Supergene Oil Palm Seedlings, please call us on 08066437109.