Sowing months
Jun–Aug
Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly
Mature size
3–6 m
First harvest
Fruit year three
Family
Myrtaceae
Where it grows
ground, terrace
Good for
food
Sow in
monsoon
Care
Prune after harvest; it fruits on new growth.
The most forgiving fruit tree for a small Indian garden or a big pot.
Growing it
Prune after harvest; it fruits on new growth.
What it is for
Amrood fresh and in chutney; birds share the crop.