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Thai Bel Bael Bilva variety Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Bael tree (Aegle marmelos), commonly known as Bilva, Wood Apple, or Bengal Quince, is a sacred and highly medicinal deciduous tree. This offering is a Grafted Thai Variety, which is specifically valued for:

• Variety: Thai Bel (Bael, Bilva).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree, promoting earlier fruit bearing compared to seedlings.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height.
• Thai Distinction: This variety is known to produce fruits that are typically larger, sweeter, and more aromatic than the common Indian Bael.
• Suitability: A resilient plant that can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil conditions, suitable for both ground planting and container gardening.

The Fruit: Bael (Bilva)

The Bael fruit is renowned for its distinctive hard shell and aromatic, therapeutic pulp.

• Appearance: Globose or slightly pear-shaped fruit with a thick, woody shell that turns yellowish-green or gray upon ripening.
• Pulp and Taste: The fibrous, aromatic, orange-colored pulp offers a sweet, tangy, and musky flavor, which is a key component in refreshing summer drinks.
• Medicinal Significance: Highly revered in traditional medicine, the fruit is a source of Vitamins A, B, and C, and is celebrated for its powerful digestive, anti-inflammatory, and immunity-boosting properties.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

The Bael tree is hardy and thrives in warm environments, requiring a pronounced dry season to fruit well.

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (at least 6 or more hours a day) for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Climate: Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is well-adapted to subtropical and tropical regions.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Plant in well-drained, loamy soil. The tree is very hardy and can tolerate a wide pH range (5.0 to 10.0).
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply, allowing the top layer of soil to dry completely between watering sessions. Avoid waterlogging, as the plant is drought-tolerant once established.

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