Our Plantation Expertise: Cultivating Excellence Across Diverse Crops
A pioneering leader in the cultivation of high-value and diverse plantation crops. Our dedication to quality, sustainability, and innovation positions us at the forefront of the agricultural industry. Explore our extensive range of plantations, each meticulously managed to deliver premium products while fostering environmental stewardship.
Our Plantations
Agarwood
Agarwood is cultivated in India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, etc., and it has been traded globally for centuries now. Commercial cultivation of Agarwood was introduced to south India by
Vanadurgi during the year 2006. Under the advice of Vanadurgi Agarwood India Ltd over 15 lakh trees are now cultivated 7 districts of Karnataka State. Agarwood oil and by products are extensively used in the perfumery, Medicines, Chips, and Agarbathi industry.
Avocado: Nourishing Health and Flavor
Avocado, also known as Butter Fruit, is grown as a scattered crop in the hilly regions of Coorg, Chikmangalore and Sakleshpur. Newly planted at Vanadurgi, seedlings start bearing fruits in 4 years, and the yield will stabilize in the 6-7 years and give a good yield for 25 years. Avocado is the most nutritious among fruits and it is also used in cosmetic and food processing industries
Silver Oak
Silver oak, is a is a fast-growing evergreen tree, in the Coffee, it is the most popular shade tree. It grows straight up to 20 metres with sparse branches and fingery leaves, allowing 75% sunlight to grow intercrops. Silver oak is the best supporting tree to grow pepper because of its non-slippery surface and fast-growing nature. With the rise in the demand for wood, silver oak is turning to be a good choice. Currently in India, it is extensively used in the manufacture of plywood.
Cocoa Plantation
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a native of the Amazon region of South America and it was introduced to India as a commercial crop in the 1960s. At Vanadurgi Cocoa was cultivated as intercrop in it’s plantation at Sringeri since 1982. Ripen pods are harvested, wet beans are fermented, dried and supplied to the Cadburys Pepper Plantation
Pepper is native to the Western Ghats of South India, and it is cultivated at Vanadurgi since few decades mostly as an intercrop on the shade trees in Coffee, Arecanuts and Cardamom estates. Berries are picked when they are ripe or red, dried in the sun for about three days to make black pepper. To get white pepper, the berries are fermented to remove the flesh by means of bacterial fermentation, followed by drying in the sun for 12 hours.
Arecanut Plantation
Arecanut is one of the most stable horticultural crops in Karnataka state. In recent years, the price of arecanut has remained consistent and stable due to increasing demand. At Vanadurgi, arecanut has been planted for ages. In an acre, about 400 to 500 trees are planted, and around 1 ton of dry arecanut is expected per acre. Arecanut can also be planted wherever space is available within the coffee estate.
Vanilla
Vanilla was introduced to Vanadurgi plantations during the year 1992. We are the largest grower of Vanilla of India of the 2002 and one of the firm engaged in the processing and exports of Vanilla beans. Vanilla is a tropical orchid crop requiring high humidity, shade and moderate temperature. It is grown as a mixed crop with coconut, areca nut and coffee, in the existing estates. Vanilla is used for its pleasant flavour, is the costliest spice in the international market.
Coffee
Coffee is cultivated in the Chicmangalore, Coorg and Hassan districts of Karnataka state since past 150 years accounting over 70% of the Indian production. Vanadurgi has 3rd generation experience in Coffee cultivation as it owns large area of estates. The two main varieties of coffee are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica needs much care, but produces high grade coffee. Coffee is grown in the shade of valuable timber trees, while pepper is grown as an intercrop on these trees.
Cardamom
Cardamom is a native of Western Ghats in South India, and is popularly known as the queen of spices. At Vanadurgi Cardamom grows as a semi-shade crop in forest land, or as an intercrop with areca nut since 1972. Cardamom plants normally start bearing capsules from the third year of their planting, ripen fruits are harvested dried for sales. Cardamom is an popular flavouring spice, used in curries, sweets, cakes and bread, and for other culinary purposes.
Rubber
Rubber planted in Vanadurgi Plantation during the year 1984. India is the third largest producer and the fourth largest consumer of natural rubber. Rubber trees mature in 6 to 7 years and are ready to be tapped. The main crop from a rubber plantation is latex, a milky white dispersion of rubber in water, which is harvested by the tapping process. The processing of latex into rubber involves the mixing of a creaming agent, sheet making, drying, smoking and bundling.
Timber Trees
Nandi, Matthi, Mahogany, jack fruit, Rosewood, and Teakwood are some of the timber trees cultivated in the Vanadurgi estate. In general, these trees are also grown to support the Pepper. Mahogany is a fast-growing timber tree, ready for harvest in around 20 years. Rosewood and Teakwood grow very slowly and are ready to harvest only after 25 years. With the rising demand for wood and restrictions in forest regions, planting timber is a good choice for long-term income.
Spices
Turmeric and ginger are among the spice crops that are frequently and regularly cultivated in the Vanadurgi estate. These crops are intercropped with new plantations, either between arecanut or coffee. Vanadurgi’s group companies also manufacture essential oils and curcumin from these products.
Essential oils
Essential oils obtained from natural raw materials such as flowers, leaves, steam or roots of plants. Most important oils that have a good demand presently are: lemon grass oil, rose oil, ginger oil, clove oil, citronella oil, geranium oil, palmarosa oil, eucalyptus oil, mint oil, vetiver oil, jasmine oil, lavender oil, cinnamon oil etc. Vanadurgi is engaged in contract farming, processing and exports of essentails oils which used in perfume, cosmetics, toiletries and food ingredients.
