Key Features & Benefits

• Early Fruiting: Starts producing fruits within 2–3 years due to grafting.
• Apple-Like Appearance: Small to medium fruits with a round shape and attractive red-yellow color, similar to an apple.
• Sweet and Juicy Taste with mild aroma and low fiber.
• Compact Tree Size ideal for terrace gardening and container planting.
• Regular Yield with proper care and maintenance.
• High Visual Appeal making it suitable for premium selling and gifting.
• Good Adaptability to various Indian climates.

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).
• Important for fruit color, sweetness, and overall growth.

Soil

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
• Ideal soil mix:
  • Garden soil (40%)
  • Compost or vermicompost (30%)
  • Sand or cocopeat (30%)
• Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5

Watering

• Young plant: Water 2–3 times per week.
• Mature plant: Water every 5–7 days.
• Keep soil moderately moist but avoid waterlogging.
• Reduce watering during flowering stage to enhance fruit set.

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizers

• Vermicompost (1–2 kg per month)
• Well-rotted cow dung manure
• Neem cake for pest control and soil health

Chemical Fertilizers (optional)

• NPK (10:10:10) during vegetative growth
• High potassium fertilizer during flowering and fruiting stage

Micronutrients

• Monthly foliar spray helps improve fruit size, color, and plant health.

Re-potting Instructions

• Required every 1–2 years for container-grown plants.

Steps:

1. Choose a pot 16–24 inches deep with drainage holes.
2. Carefully remove plant with root ball intact.
3. Trim damaged or dead roots.
4. Replant in fresh soil mix.
5. Water lightly and keep in shade for a few days.

Fruiting Season

• Flowering: December to February
• Fruiting: April to June
• May vary slightly depending on climate.

Usage Ideas

• Fresh eating due to attractive look and taste
• Juices, shakes, smoothies
• Desserts like mango pulp, cakes, and ice creams
• Premium fruit selling due to unique apple-like shape
• Suitable for home gardening and small business

Care Tips

• Prune lightly after harvesting to maintain compact shape.
• Use mulch to conserve moisture and improve soil fertility.
• Protect from frost, especially in early stages.
• Regularly inspect for pests like aphids and mealybugs; use neem oil spray.
• Avoid excess nitrogen fertilizer to ensure better flowering.
• Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot.