{"product_id":"allspice-10-bag","title":"Allspice - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllspice is a tropical evergreen tree grown for its dried unripe berries, whose flavour blends clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, hence the name. It forms a neat, glossy-leaved canopy with aromatic foliage and bark, and produces clusters of small white flowers followed by green berries that are dried for spice. Native to the Caribbean and Central America, it grows well in warm, frost-free parts of India with rich, well-drained soil and steady moisture. Trees are typically male or female, so a female is needed for berries. Both leaves and berries are used in cooking, pickling and flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMyrtaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaribbean, Central America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-12 m (prunable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy, aromatic, leathery evergreen leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep evenly moist, not soggy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-35 C; frost sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed in spring and summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pruning to shape and limit height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years if container grown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed (fresh) or semi-hardwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale, mealybugs, root rot in wet soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBerries and leaves edible as spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for its dried berries and leaves used as the warm 'allspice' flavour in cooking, pickling and baking. Also a handsome aromatic evergreen for warm gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, plant allspice in a frost-free, sheltered spot with rich, well-drained soil and water regularly. Note that you need a female (or both) tree for berries, while leaves can be harvested from any plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water allspice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially when young; established trees tolerate short dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does allspice need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does best in full sun to partial shade, with more sun encouraging flowering and berry set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs allspice safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe culinary berries and leaves are generally safe in small amounts, but concentrated essential oils should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to repot allspice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer plants benefit from repotting every two to three years into a larger pot with fresh soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate allspice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow fresh seed promptly or root semi-hardwood cuttings under warm, humid conditions, though both can be slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my allspice not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrees are usually single-sex; you need a female tree, and ideally a nearby male, for the berries to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does allspice flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature trees bear creamy-white flowers in summer, followed by green berries that are dried for spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow allspice indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung plants can grow in bright containers, but it eventually needs a warm, frost-free outdoor spot to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs allspice toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the dried berries and leaves are a common edible spice; only concentrated oil should be used cautiously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits allspice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer and mulch with compost to support steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256047730934,"sku":"PLT-ALLSPICE-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/TJnFXeYkOMwxtkUdLSR8PDKfLFeyUS9WOYjURowo.png?v=1783920127","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/allspice-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}