🍂 Wood Apple (Kodbel) Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common names | Wood Apple, Elephant Apple, Kodbel, Kaitha |
| Scientific name | Limonia acidissima |
| Family | Rutaceae (Citrus family) |
| Type | Tropical deciduous fruit tree |
| Origin | India & Southeast Asia |
| Fruit color | Hard brown shell, brown pulp |
| Taste | Sweet–sour, aromatic |
| Season | November – April |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 6–10 meters
- Bearing age: 6–8 years (seed), 3–4 years (grafted)
- Yield: 100–200 fruits/tree
- Lifespan: 50+ years
- Fruit size: 5–10 cm diameter
- Pulp use: Juice, chutney, jelly, medicinal
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical, semi-arid |
| Temperature | 20–38°C |
| Rainfall | 600–1200 mm |
| Soil | Sandy loam to clay loam, well-drained |
| pH | 6.0–8.0 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
🌤️ Very hardy — tolerates drought and poor soil.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Seeds or grafts (grafted gives early fruiting)
- Spacing: 6 × 6 m
- Pit size: 60 × 60 × 60 cm (with FYM + neem cake)
- Watering: Weekly when young; drought-tolerant later
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- 20 kg FYM + 250 g N + 200 g P + 200 g K (split in 2 doses)
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