{"product_id":"sandal-wood-red-chandan-red-0-5-kg-seeds","title":"Sandal Wood Red, Chandan Red - 0.5 kg Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Sandalwood or Red Sanders, Chandan Red (\u003cem\u003ePterocarpus santalinus\u003c\/em\u003e), is a slow-growing small deciduous tree treasured for its deep blood-red, fragrance-free heartwood, which is among the most precious timbers in the world. It has dark corky bark, trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to the dry, rocky hills of the southern Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh, it is a high-value, protected species used for fine carving, musical instruments, dye and in traditional medicine and rituals. Because wild stocks are heavily exploited and trade is regulated, plantation raising of this tree is strongly encouraged for both conservation and income.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Fabaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative region: southern Eastern Ghats, peninsular India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height: 8-11 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeds are enclosed in winged woody pods; sow the whole pod or the extracted seed after soaking in water for 24-48 hours to improve uptake. Sow about 2 cm deep in sandy, free-draining soil in polybags kept warm; germination is slow and irregular, typically 21-30 days. Transplant the seedlings carefully once 20-25 cm tall into a sunny, well-drained site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51052820267254,"sku":"SED-TRE-SANDAL-002","price":759.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-sandal-wood-red-chandan-red-0-5-kg-seeds-16969293627532.jpg?v=1782714798","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sandal-wood-red-chandan-red-0-5-kg-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}