Alitura Organics
Crops

Plantation Crops

Plantation Crops and Organic Fertilizer Programs

Perennial plantation crops are built across seasons. Organic matter, deep rooting, and nutrient timing around flush, flowering, harvest, and recovery are central to lasting production.

21 crops

Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Sugar Palm

Arenga pinnata

A multipurpose Indonesian palm grown for sap, fruit, fibre, and landscape resilience, requiring a protected juvenile phase and long-term soil care.

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Gambier (Uncaria gambir) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Gambier

Uncaria gambir

A climbing shrub cultivated for catechin-rich leaves and shoots, requiring pruning cycles and acidic organic soil.

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Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Physic Nut

Jatropha curcas

A drought-tolerant oilseed shrub whose productivity still depends on pruning, pollination, and realistic water and soil management.

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Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Kapok

Ceiba pentandra

A very large tropical tree harvested for seed floss and requiring extensive space, dry harvest weather, and structural safety.

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Candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Candlenut

Aleurites moluccanus

A large multipurpose nut tree suited to agroforestry and dependent on canopy space, pollination, and soil conservation.

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Areca Palm (Areca catechu) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Areca Palm

Areca catechu

A slender tropical palm producing repeated nut bunches and requiring wind protection, moisture, and potassium.

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Indonesian Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Indonesian Cinnamon

Cinnamomum burmannii

A bark spice tree managed over years, with harvest quality tied to stem renewal, soil protection, and suitable harvest age.

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Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin

An aromatic leaf crop harvested repeatedly for essential oil and needing rapid regrowth without waterlogged roots.

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Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Tobacco

Nicotiana tabacum

A leaf crop whose cured quality depends on variety, balanced potassium, topping, and carefully timed nitrogen.

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Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Cashew

Anacardium occidentale

A drought-adapted tree crop that flowers in a dry season and needs canopy light, pollinators, and potassium for nut fill.

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Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia

A climbing orchid crop requiring filtered light, hand pollination, airy organic roots, and careful vine renewal.

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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

A perennial spice vine needing living support, porous mulch-rich soil, and strict protection from waterborne root disease.

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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

A dioecious spice tree requiring long juvenile care, correct sex ratio, shade while young, and steady fruit-fill nutrition.

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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

A tropical evergreen harvested for unopened flower buds and sensitive to drought, root stress, and irregular bearing.

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Coconut (Cocos nucifera) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Coconut

Cocos nucifera

A long-lived palm producing year-round bunches and requiring deep rooting, potassium, chloride, and drought protection.

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Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Sugarcane

Saccharum officinarum

A tall ratooning grass that converts a long sunny season into stalk sugar and removes substantial potassium at harvest.

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Tea (Camellia sinensis) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Tea

Camellia sinensis

An acid-loving evergreen shrub harvested repeatedly for young shoots and dependent on pruning tables and nitrogen balance.

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Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Rubber Tree

Hevea brasiliensis

A latex-producing tree whose long immature period and tapping life depend on trunk growth, bark health, and soil cover.

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Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Oil Palm

Elaeis guineensis

A high-yielding perennial palm with major potassium, magnesium, and water demand across a long productive cycle.

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Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) growing in conditions that show its characteristic leaves, stems, flowers, or harvest organPlantation Crops

Cocoa

Theobroma cacao

A shade-adapted tropical tree that flowers on old wood and needs pruning, organic mulch, and potassium for pod fill.

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Ripe red coffee cherries and green leaves on a coffee branch in an Indonesian highland plantationPlantation Crops

Coffee

Coffea arabica / Coffea canephora

A perennial plantation crop whose ideal climate differs between Arabica and Robusta, but always needs deep, well-drained soil and seasonal feeding.

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