{"product_id":"ber-10-bag","title":"Ber - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBer (Ziziphus mauritiana), the Indian jujube, is an extremely hardy, fast-growing tree or large shrub that thrives in hot, arid regions where few fruit crops survive. Its small, round to oval fruits ripen from green to yellow-red, with crisp sweet-tart flesh eaten fresh or dried. Tolerant of poor soils, drought and salinity, ber is a mainstay of dryland horticulture in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana. Often thorny, it provides fruit, fodder and fuelwood. Grafted improved varieties give larger, sweeter fruit, making ber a reliable, low-input crop for harsh Indian climates.\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\u003eRhamnaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-evergreen, oval green leaves, often thorny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly-October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid and semi-arid tropical\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; highly heat-loving\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, sandy, saline and alkaline soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide tolerance, up to 45 C+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers dry conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight FYM and NPK; thrives on minimal feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual pruning after harvest to renew fruiting wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant in ground; not a long-term pot plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBudding or grafting; seed for rootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit fly, powdery mildew, fruit borer\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\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 crisp, sweet fruit eaten fresh or dried, plus fodder and fuelwood. Ideal for greening dry wastelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer is perfect for hot, dry Indian regions; prune hard after the winter harvest to encourage vigorous new fruiting shoots and larger fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a ber tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer is highly drought-tolerant. Water young plants to establish them, then irrigate only occasionally, mainly during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does ber need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer loves heat and needs full sun all day. It performs best in open, sunny, dry locations with excellent light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs ber fruit safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer is non-toxic and the fruit is edible for people. The hard stone should be kept away from pets to avoid choking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan ber be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDwarf grafted ber can be kept in large containers for a few years, but the tree fruits best planted in open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is ber propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImproved ber varieties are propagated by budding or grafting onto seedling rootstock, which gives larger, sweeter and earlier fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my ber not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung or seedling trees, lack of pruning, or shade can delay fruiting. Grafted ber usually fruits within 2-3 years of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does ber fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer flowers in the monsoon and fruit ripens in winter to early spring, roughly December to March across northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs ber an indoor or outdoor tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer is a sun-loving outdoor tree. It cannot grow or fruit indoors and needs open, hot, dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer does ber need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBer thrives on minimal feeding. Apply farmyard manure and a light dose of NPK before flowering for better yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my ber tree have thorns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany ber types are naturally thorny, especially seedlings and rootstock. Grafted improved varieties tend to have fewer, smaller thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256062673142,"sku":"PLT-BER-B10-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-ziziphus-mauritiana-gol-ber-0-5-kg-seeds-16969447702668.jpg?v=1783920362","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/ber-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}