Question: asking about planting of arecanut
Answer: told him dwarf and compact seedlings with more number of leaves should be selected. seedlings of 1 - 2 years age are planted in pits of about 90 cm x 90 cm x 90 cm at a spacing of 2.75 m either way and covered with soil to the collar level and pressed around.  provide shade during summer months. growing banana or other crops in advance may also provide shade.