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Kokum - 6" Grow bag
Kokum - 6" Grow bag

Kokum - 6" Grow bag

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  • Native Western Ghats fruit tree
  • Tangy rind for sol kadhi and pickles
  • Source of valued kokum butter
  • Hardy and long-lived
  • Attractive red-flushing new leaves
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Kokum (Garcinia indica) is a slender evergreen tree native to India's Western Ghats, widely grown in the Konkan, Goa and coastal Karnataka. It bears round, deep-purple fruit whose dried rind is a prized tangy souring agent in coastal cuisine and the base of the cooling drink sol kadhi. The graceful tree reaches 8-12 m with drooping branches and glossy leaves that flush red when young. It is dioecious, needing both male and female plants for fruit. Slow but long-lived, kokum is valued for its fruit rind, seed butter (kokum butter) and ornamental, shade-giving canopy.

Specifications

Family Clusiaceae
Native region Western Ghats, India
Mature height 8-12 m
Mature spread 4-6 m
Growth rate Slow to moderate
Foliage Evergreen, glossy; red-tinged new leaves
Flower colour Pale pinkish-white
Flower season Nov-Feb
Climate zone Tropical humid coastal

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
Watering Regular when young; moderate once established
Soil / mix Well-drained lateritic or loamy soil
Temperature 20-35 C; frost-sensitive
Humidity High coastal humidity preferred
Fertilizer FYM and balanced NPK twice yearly
Pruning Minimal; remove dead or crossing branches
Repotting Plant grafts out early; pot only when young
Propagation Softwood grafting or seed
Pests & problems Generally hardy; occasional mealybug, leaf spot
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic; fruit and rind edible
Difficulty Easy in humid coastal areas

Uses

Grown for its sour purple fruit rind used as a souring agent and in sol kadhi, sharbat and pickles, plus kokum butter from the seed. The tree also serves as ornamental coastal shade.

Growing tips

Plant grafted saplings in well-drained lateritic soil at monsoon onset; in a humid coastal climate grow both male and female plants, or grafted bisexual types, to ensure fruiting.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water a kokum plant?
Water young plants regularly to establish them; mature trees need only moderate watering and tolerate the coastal monsoon-dry cycle.
How much sunlight does kokum need?
It grows in full sun to partial shade, with good sun giving better fruiting in humid coastal areas.
Is kokum safe for pets?
Yes, kokum fruit and rind are non-toxic and traditionally edible, posing no known risk to pets.
When should I plant out a kokum sapling?
Plant grafted saplings into well-drained ground early, ideally at the start of the monsoon, as it dislikes long container life.
How is kokum propagated?
It is propagated by softwood grafting for true-to-type, early-bearing plants; seeds work but give variable, slow results.
Why is my kokum not fruiting?
Kokum is dioecious, so you need both male and female trees, or a grafted bisexual variety, for fruit to set.
When does kokum flower and fruit?
It flowers in winter and ripens its purple fruit through summer, around April to May in coastal India.
Can kokum be grown outside coastal areas?
It does best in humid coastal climates; in drier inland areas it needs sheltered, frost-free spots and regular moisture.
Is any part of kokum toxic?
No, kokum is non-toxic; the fruit rind is widely used in cooking and the seed yields edible kokum butter.
What fertilizer suits kokum?
Apply farmyard manure and a balanced NPK twice a year, feeding before flowering for a better fruit set.

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