Hybrid Dwarf Betel Nut Supari Plant

Areca nut trees grow up to 12 to 20 meters in height, sporting crown shaped leaves that grow up to 30 – 60 meters in length. The fruits are up to 3 to 5 cm long, smooth, oblong in shape with a single seed and in green to orange colour. The arecanut palm is the source of common chewing nut, popularly known as betel nut or Supari. In India it is extensively used by large sections of people and is very much linked with religious practices. India is the largest producer of arecanut and at the same time largest consumer also. Major states cultivating this crop are Karnataka (40%), Kerala (25%), Assam (20%), Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya and West