Kuchla - Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Loganiaceae |
| Native region |
Peninsular India and Southeast Asia |
| Mature height |
10-25 m tree |
| Growth rate |
Slow |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering |
Moderate; well-established trees tolerate dry spells |
| Soil / mix |
Deep, well-drained loamy soil |
| Fertilizer |
Occasional compost or organic manure |
| Difficulty |
Difficult |
Uses
<p>The purified seeds are used in classical Ayurvedic and homeopathic preparations under expert guidance. The plant is grown chiefly for medicinal study and as a heritage tree; <strong>it is not edible and is toxic if consumed raw</strong>.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Fresh seeds germinate best - <strong>soak before sowing</strong> for 24 hours and sow about 1-2 cm deep in a seed tray of well-drained mix. Germination is slow and erratic, often taking 3-6 weeks at warm temperatures of 25-30°C. Transplant seedlings carefully once they are sturdy, 15-20 cm tall, into a deep pot or open ground. Being a tree, it grows slowly over years rather than seasons; handle seeds with gloves and wash hands afterwards.</p>