“The CATIE national forestry seed bank only sells certificated teak seeds from tested farming to customers undertaking large-scale forestry operations. We pre-germinate the seeds and as soon as they attain the correct size, they are reared further in so-called „Jiffy-Pots“. After only eight to ten weeks the teak seedlings can be planted outdoors. Through our scientifically based quality system, we can ensure that a certain quantity of seeds will provide a guaranteed number of plants, which is of great importance to plantation owners.”
William Vásquez Carballo, MSc.
formerly head of Forest Seed Bank, Department of Nature Resources and Environment at CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Educational Center) in Turrialba, Costa Rica.