Engkala fruit

₹250.00

Engkala is a small tropical fruit tree native to Indonesia and the Philippines, especially found in Borneo regions. The fruit is locally known by various names such as engkalak, engkala, pong lobon, kangkala, medang, and pengalaban. The fruit is small, round, and attractive with a bright pink to red outer skin. It is usually not eaten raw; instead, it is traditionally soaked in hot water until the outer skin softens and turns pale or white. The soft inner pulp can then be gently squeezed out and consumed. Engkala is also propagated easily by seeds and grows well in tropical climates without requiring special cultivation techniques. It is mostly grown in home gardens and wild forests and is still relatively unknown in many countries outside Indonesia and the Philippines. Botanical Name: Litsea garciae Color : Red

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.