Amla - seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Phyllanthaceae |
| Native region |
Indian subcontinent and tropical Asia |
| Mature height |
8-18 m |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun |
| Watering |
Moderate when young; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil / mix |
Adapts widely; prefers deep, well-drained loam |
| Fertilizer |
Compost and balanced feed during the growing season |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>The fruit is used for <strong>murabba, pickle, juice, candy and chyawanprash</strong>, and is a key Ayurvedic rasayana. It is valued for immunity, hair and digestive health, while the tree gives useful shade and timber.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing to improve sprouting. Sow about 1-1.5 cm deep in a sandy-loam mix; germination is slow and uneven, taking <strong>21-30 days</strong> or more. Grow seedlings in deep pots for the first year before transplanting to a sunny spot. Seedling trees usually begin bearing in <strong>4-6 years</strong>; grafted plants fruit far sooner.</p>