Medicinal Values / Uses

Useful in Diabetes mellitus. Pulverized rind as an astringent in dysentery and chronic diarrhoea.


Soils

A water table of 2m from the soil surface. (especially suited for planting closer to water resources)


Harvesting & Post-harvest Technology

Fruiting Commences 8-10 yrs- Seedling -No. of fruits/year500-1500/tree (30-50 yrs old)
4 - 5 yrs Graft - 15 - 30 fruits/tree/yr- 15 yrs old

Fruiting seasons
LCWZ - May -July
MCWZ - July - September

Harvesting

When 25% fruit find turns pinkish, purple and with the stalk should be plucked at the point where it is attached to the fruit. Ground harvesting should be avoided as fruits get hardened.