{"product_id":"bael-10-bag","title":"Bael - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBael (Aegle marmelos) is a slow-growing, hardy deciduous tree sacred in Hindu tradition, with aromatic trifoliate leaves offered to Lord Shiva. Its hard-shelled, round fruit holds sweet, aromatic pulp used in the cooling summer drink bael sharbat and valued in Ayurveda for digestive health. Extremely tolerant of drought, poor soils and temperature extremes, bael thrives across India's plains. The thorny tree is long-lived and low-maintenance. Beyond its religious and medicinal importance, bael is a resilient, useful fruit tree well suited to temple gardens, farms and dry regions.\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\u003eRutaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 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\u003eDeciduous, aromatic trifoliate leaves, thorny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-white, fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril-May\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; very drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates poor, dry, alkaline and even waterlogged soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide tolerance, -7 to 48 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates dry to humid conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFYM and light NPK occasionally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; remove deadwood and shape when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in ground; seedlings only in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed; budding\/grafting for improved types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional fruit-sucking pests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; fruit edible and medicinal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for aromatic fruit used in cooling sharbat and Ayurvedic remedies for digestion. The sacred trifoliate leaves are used in worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael is ideal for hot, dry Indian conditions and needs little care; plant grafted saplings for earlier, better fruit and full sun for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a bael tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees to establish them. Mature bael is extremely drought-tolerant and needs watering only during long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does bael need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael grows best in full sun. Plant it in an open, sunny position for healthy growth and good fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs bael fruit safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael is non-toxic and its fruit is edible and medicinal for people. The very hard shell should be kept away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan bael be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeedlings can start in pots, but bael becomes a large tree and is best planted in the ground for proper growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is bael propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael grows from seed, but budded or grafted plants fruit earlier and produce better, more uniform fruit true to the parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my bael not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeedling trees can take 7-8 years to fruit; grafted ones bear sooner. Young age and shade are common causes of delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does bael fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael flowers around April to May and the large fruit matures slowly, ripening over winter to spring, often March to June.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs bael an indoor or outdoor tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael is a large outdoor tree needing full sun and open ground. It cannot be grown indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits bael?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael needs little feeding. Apply farmyard manure and a light dose of NPK occasionally, mainly for young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my bael tree have thorns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBael is naturally thorny, especially when young and seedling-grown. Handle and prune carefully, and use grafted plants where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256058740982,"sku":"PLT-BAEL-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/qds0lcIdOLJp1rTpbOmBO6ZKBRYxKmrTrBYY5nZH.png?v=1783920294","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bael-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}