🍒 Sweet Karonda / Korchi Plant Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common names | Sweet Karonda, Korchi, Carandas Plum |
| Scientific name | Carissa carandas |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Type | Thorny evergreen shrub / small tree |
| Fruit color | Pink to dark purple (ripe) |
| Taste | Sweet-tangy (less sour in sweet types) |
| Fruit size | 2–3 cm |
| Season | May–August |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 2–4 m
- Lifespan: 20–25 years
- Bearing age: 2–3 years
- Yield: 10–15 kg/plant/year
- Varieties: Sweet Karonda (improved type), Pant Manohar, Pant Sudarshan (IARI/GBPUA&T developed)
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal Condition |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 25–38°C |
| Rainfall | 600–900 mm |
| Soil | Sandy loam to rocky, well-drained |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
🌵 Very hardy plant — tolerates drought & poor soils.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: By air-layering or stem cuttings (true to type)
- Spacing: 2–3 m apart
- Planting time: June–July
- Pit size: 45×45×45 cm + compost
- Irrigation: Moderate; avoid overwatering
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
- Flowering: Feb–Apr
- Fruiting: May–Aug
- First harvest: 2–3 years after planting
🌾 Fertilizer (per mature plant/year)
- 10–15 kg FYM
- 200 g Nitrogen + 100 g Phosphorus + 100 g Potassium
🦠 Pests/Diseases
- Very hardy; rarely attacked.
- Occasional aphids → neem oil spray (3%).
🍇 Uses & Benefits
- Eaten fresh (sweet types)
- Used for pickles, jams, jellies, and wine
- Rich in vitamin C, iron, antioxidants
- Excellent fence or hedge plant
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