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Teak (Sagwan)All seasonsStump (regional seed source)Updated 23 September 2026

South Gujarat (Dangs–Valsad) Teak

Teak grown on the Dangs and Valsad forest tracts of south Gujarat, a regionally recognised commercial-quality seed source that supplies both government plantations and private farm forestry in the state.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity period20+ year rotation to full-value timber
Expected yieldGood; recognised regional-quality timber
Suitable soilDeep, well-drained loam

Quick facts

Crop
Teak (Sagwan)
Type
Stump (regional seed source)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
20+ year rotation to full-value timber
Expected yield
Good; recognised regional-quality timber
Suitable soil
Deep, well-drained loam
Release
Regional seed source, Dangs and Valsad forest tracts, south Gujarat

About this variety

South Gujarat teak refers to timber grown from the natural teak forests and plantation seed sources of the Dangs and Valsad districts of south Gujarat, one of the classic western-India teak belts recognised in the regional timber trade. This tract has long supplied both state forest department plantations and private farm-forestry plantings across Gujarat, giving good-quality general-purpose construction and furniture timber, though it is less internationally celebrated than Kerala's Nilambur or Konni seed sources.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeStump (regional seed source)
    Maturity20+ year rotation to full-value timber
    Yield potentialGood; recognised regional-quality timber
    Disease resistanceNot separately documented
    SoilDeep, well-drained loam
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Spacing2 × 2 m to 3 × 3 m at initial planting, thinned progressively over the rotation

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

20+ year rotation to full-value timber

Expected yield

Good; recognised regional-quality timber

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Not separately documented

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Regionally proven seed source already supplying Gujarat government plantations and private farm forestry
  • Adapted to the growing conditions of south Gujarat's teak belt

Things to consider

  • Less individually documented in national/international literature than Kerala's named seed sources — source through Gujarat state forest department nurseries for authenticity

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Gujarat

Sourced from: Gujarat Forest Department. editorial policy.