Nipa Palm Fruit

₹1000.00

Nipa Palm (Nipa fruiticans) is one of the important tropical mangrove palm trees. It grows abundantly in the tidal coastal area with the mangrove vegetations. Though not very popular among the western population, it is particularly a crowd favourite in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Nipa Palm fruits grow in a cluster. When young, its seeds (endosperm) are soft, juicy, edible and tasty. It tastes almost like coconut meats. The flower stem can provide a sugary sap. The cabbage of the plant is also consumed as food. botanical name of Nipa Palm is Nypa fruticans Country of Origin : India. Color : Green and Yellow

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.