W-32 (WIMCO)
A WIMCO-selected Populus deltoides clone widely grown in the Uttarakhand tarai and central Punjab, valued for straight boles and uniform girth build-up in years 3–5 — the phase that decides peeler-grade grading at felling.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Poplar
- Type
- ETP / clonal cutting
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- 5–7 year rotation
- Expected yield
- High; uniform girth build-up in years 3–5
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- A WIMCO-numbered Populus deltoides clone in the "W" series
About this variety
W-32 is a WIMCO Populus deltoides clone from the same "W" series as W-22, selected for uniform girth build-up through the mid-rotation years. It is planted extensively in the Uttarakhand tarai belt and central Punjab under WIMCO and Trident buy-back agreements for peeler logs and packing wood. Supplied as bare-root Entire Transplants (ETPs) for winter planting, on a 5–7 year rotation.
Key characteristics
Sowing & cultivation
- Spacing5 × 4 m (about 200 trees/acre)
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
5–7 year rotation
Expected yield
High; uniform girth build-up in years 3–5
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Moderate
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Uniform mid-rotation girth build-up — good peeler-grade recovery
- Well-suited to Uttarakhand tarai and central Punjab conditions
- Accepted at WIMCO/Trident buy-back mills
Things to consider
- Assured canal or tubewell irrigation is essential — this clone is not for rainfed land
- Defoliator and leaf-rust monitoring needed each year
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Uttarakhand
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
Sourced from: Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun. editorial policy.