CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 10 to 20 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, narrow, and lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Small, yellowish-green, fragrant
5.Fruits – Round to heart-shaped with netted skin; creamy pulp
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or well-rotted manure every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; more frequent during fruiting season
9.Soil – Well-drained loamy or sandy loam soil
10.Sunlight – Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–95°F (20°C–35°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny site with good air circulation and well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil and pat down gently around the base.
5.Water deeply and mulch to retain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Annona reticulata
2.Common names: Custard Apple, Ramphal, Bullock’s Heart
3.Hindi: रामफल (Rāmphal)
4.Tamil: ராம பழம் (Rāma Pazham)
5.Telugu: రామ ఫలం (Rāma Phalaṁ)
6.Kannada: ರಾಮಫಲ (Rāmaphala)
7.Marathi: रामफळ (Rāmphaḷ)
8.Malayalam: റാംഫലം (Rāmphalaṁ)