🍎 Apple Ber (Bal Sundari) Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Apple Ber, Bal Sundari Ber, Indian Jujube |
| Scientific name | Ziziphus mauritiana (var. Bal Sundari) |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Origin | India |
| Type | Tropical fruit tree (hybrid ber variety) |
| Fruit color | Greenish-yellow to reddish-brown |
| Taste | Sweet, crisp, apple-like flavor |
| Season | January – March |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 4–6 meters
- Bearing age: 2–3 years (grafted)
- Yield: 40–60 kg/tree/year
- Lifespan: 20–25 years
- Fruit weight: 30–80 g (big, round fruits)
- Shape: Apple-like, smooth skin, no wrinkles
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Arid & semi-arid tropical |
| Temperature | 20–38°C |
| Rainfall | 400–800 mm |
| Soil | Sandy loam to clay loam (well-drained) |
| pH | 6.0–8.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
🌤️ Very hardy — tolerates drought and high temperatures.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (recommended)
- Spacing: 6 × 6 m (approx. 110–120 plants/acre)
- Planting time: July–September (rainy season)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 20 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 250 g P + 250 g K
- Watering: Weekly (young) → every 10–15 days (mature)
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