Fiber & Crops· Ceiba pentandra
Tropical tree producing silky fiber pods used for stuffing, insulation, and oil extraction. Seeds yield 25% oil. Grows to 70m tall.
Kapok atteint généralement sa première récolte environ 5 ans après la plantation.
Meilleurs types de sol : alluvial, loam, laterite
Plage de pH : 5.5 - 6.5 (optimal : 6)
Drainage : good
Deciduous — harvest pods before rain season when they split open
Fiber is naturally buoyant and water-resistant — used in life preservers
Kapok typically takes about 5 years from planting to first harvest. The best planting season is wet season.
Kapok grows best in alluvial, loam, laterite soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Good drainage is required.
Kapok grows best at 25-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
Kapok thrives with full sun light and moderate watering.
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