The weed growth in the initial days will adversely affect the plant growth. Hence, proper care has to be given for weed control. Hand weeding has to be done around the seedlings.

In the first four years, intercropping with pineapple, yam and vegetables can be done. This control weeds and gives some additional income. Similarly, eucalyptus can be grown along with coffee, lemongrass and palmarosa.

The recommended fertilizers have to be applied in August from third year onwards to increase leaf yield.

Another important activity is providing fire belts during summer months. This will reduce damage resulting from forest fire.