{"product_id":"ber-appleelanthikka-fruit-plant","title":"Ber Apple(Elanthikka) fruit plant","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"101\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eZiziphus mauritiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ber, Indian Jujube, Chinese Date, Elanthikka (Malayalam), Badari, Regi Pandu (Telugu), Kul (Bengali), Bor (Hindi), Ilanthai (Tamil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhamnaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eIndia and Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely cultivated in tropical regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, fast-growing deciduous to evergreen fruit tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e Appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–12 m (can be pruned and maintained smaller).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, oval, with three prominent veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, yellow-green, fragrant, in clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eRound to oval, smooth-skinned, green when young, turning \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eyellow, orange, or reddish-brown when ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eFlesh is crisp, sweet-tart, sometimes compared to apple in taste and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eContains a single hard stone (seed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eSun  Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e for healthy growth and abundant fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eGrows in a wide range of soils, even poor sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eBest in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003ewell-drained loamy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eTolerates slightly saline or alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eDrought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eNeeds moderate watering during dry periods and fruiting stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eApply \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003efarmyard manure\/compost annually\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eDuring growing\/fruiting season, supplement with balanced NPK fertilizer (nitrogen for growth, potassium for fruiting).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eRegular pruning helps shape the tree and improves fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eRemove weak, crossing, or overcrowded branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e Uses \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eNutritional Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eFruits are rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eVitamin C, Vitamin A, and antioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eGood source of iron, calcium, and dietary fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eEaten \u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003efresh, dried, or pickled\u003c\/strong\u003e (very popular as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eElanthikka achar\/pickle\u003c\/strong\u003e in Kerala).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eUsed in chutneys, candies, jams, and beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eMedicinal \/ Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eIn Ayurveda and folk medicine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooling, digestive, blood-purifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for treating wounds, fevers, and skin conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eBark \u0026amp; roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for diarrhea, ulcers, and throat infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eOther Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eShade tree\u003c\/strong\u003e in dry regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eFodder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves used as fodder for livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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