Rumdul Cambodia Fruit(Myrtaceae)

₹250.00

Rumdul is a fruit from South East Asia. However, it is most famous in Cambodia. This tre has a very fragrant flower which has now been declared as national flower of Cambodia. An evergreen tree, 10-12 m high, stem diameter 20-30 cm, bark yellow brown. Leaves single, alternate, flat, 2-4 cm wide and 6-10 cm long.Flowers whiteish yellow, highly scented, fragrance in the afternoons and evenings can be felt upto quite long distances. Fruits round, 10-12 mm wide, borne in bunches, nearly black at maturity. Rumdul fruits are edible and harvested during the season and and also offered for sale, especially at the tourist centres. During olden days Cambodian people used rumdul flowers for making a fragrant lip wax for women. Some Khmer poets even compared khmer women to the Rumdul flower, and also some Khmer’s author has written some song such as Rumdul Kraties and Rumdul Pursat, etc.Rumdul Cambodia fruit plants in Keralais now available in our farms. . Mature Width : 20-30 cm Diameter Fruit Color : Dark yellow brown.

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.