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Red Sundari Apple Ber Jujube Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Red Sundari Apple Ber is a hybrid variety of the Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana), also known as Ber or Chinee Apple. This specific plant is propagated through Grafting, a technique that ensures rapid establishment, true-to-type fruit production, and early fruiting, often within the first year of planting, making it a high-yield and low-maintenance choice for Indian climates.

• Variety: Red Sundari Apple Ber (a high-yield variant).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafting promotes early and consistent fruiting.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height (at dispatch).
• Suitability: Thrives across India's tropical, arid, and semi-arid regions. It is suitable for both ground planting and container gardening.

The Fruit: Bright Red and Crunchy

The Red Sundari Apple Ber is highly sought after for its distinctive and attractive fruit qualities:

• Appearance: Fruits are round and ball-shaped, developing a bright, deep red glossy skin when fully ripe.
• Texture and Taste: The flesh is sweet, juicy, and crunchy, offering an enjoyable apple-like texture.
• Harvesting: Fruiting typically begins 8-12 months after planting, and the fruit is harvested when firm and red.
• Culinary Use: Excellent for fresh eating, as well as for use in preserves and pickles.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

This hardy fruit tree requires ample sun exposure to ensure proper growth and fruit development, which is crucial for achieving the fruit's rich red colour.

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours a day) for optimal growth and fruit quality.
• Climate: Adapts well to warm and dry conditions across most Indian regions.

Watering and Soil

The Apple Ber plant is highly drought-tolerant once established but needs consistent moisture during its initial stages.

• Soil: Plant in well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil. It is tolerant of poor soils.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply during the first year until established. Thereafter, reduce watering to a moderate frequency (e.g., twice a week or deep watering every 2-3 weeks). Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
• Fertilization: Apply organic compost every 45-60 days during the main growing seasons for better yield.

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