Natal Plum Fruit

₹450.00

Natal plums have a bright red outer skin and flesh and are somewhat tapered or pointed at one end. Both the stems and fruit of the Natal plum will release flecks of milky white sap when cut. The Natal plum has a sweet and sour flavor, while offering a juicy consistency. Its branches and leaves are vivid green in color with white flowers and numerous double pronged thorns, a good identifier when foraging for the Natal plum shrub. The taste of the Natal plum has also been compared to the tart flavor of the cranberry.Natal Plum is native to:🇿🇦 South Africa (especially Natal region) The Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a member of the Dogbane or Apocynaceae family. A relative of the poisonous Oleander, the stems and leaves of the Natal plum are toxic and should never be consumed. The fruit of the Natal plum shrub is the only edible part of the plant. Botanical Name : Carissa macrocarpa Order: Gentianales Family: Apocynaceae Genus: Carissa

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.