Yield Trial of Oil Palm Varieties in Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

This experiment aimed to compare growth and yield of Suratthani oil palm varieties in farmer’s field at Nongsuea District, Pathum Thani Province. The plot was ridged along with the water way. Oil palms were planted in June 2008. Fertilizer was applied according to recommendations of Department of Agriculture. Results showed that since the age of 29 months old until 58 months old (30 months), Suratthani 1 offered maximum oil palm yield (fresh fruit bunch) of 7,831 kg/rai (3,132 kg/rai/yr) followed by that of Suratthani 2 of 7,785 kg/rai. (3,114 kg/rai/yr) and Suratthani 3 of 7,722 kg/rai. (3,089 kg/ rai/yr). Despite of the highest growth rate, Suratthani 6 offered oil palm yield of the fourth ranked of 7,179 kg/rai. (2,912 kg/rai/yr).