Standard nursery management practices are recommended. Seedlings are ready for transplanting after 2 to 3 months in the nursery at a height of 30 cm. Direct sowing is possible with 2 to 3 seeds per planting position at a depth of 1 to 2 cm. Site preparation is required to reduce competition. Direct sowing and transplanting operations should coincide with the rainy season.
Seedlings are sensitive to competition.
Regular weed control should be practiced until trees are established. There is strong international demand for gliricidia seed. Seed shortages, particularly for superior provenances, indicate that seed production may be a profitable agricultural activity. Pests Gliricidia is relatively free from insect and disease problems. Symbiosis Gliricidia sepium fixes atmospheric nitrogen with Rhizobium soil bacteria.