✅ 1. Description
Name: Grafted Njaval
Other Names: Jamun, Java Plum, Black Plum
Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini
Type: Grafted fruit tree – fast fruiting variety
Fruit Features:
- Shiny deep purple to black fruits
- Sweet and tangy taste
- Rich in antioxidants and good for diabetic control
- Used for juice, jam, vinegar, and medicinal purposes
🌱 2. How to Plant
- Location: Full sunlight
- Planting Time: Monsoon or early summer
- Spacing: Minimum 8–10 ft distance between plants
- Pit Size: 2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft
- Soil Mix: Garden soil + compost/cow dung + river sand for drainage
- Planting Tip: Ensure graft union is above soil level. Water after planting.
📏 3. Plant Size
- At Planting: 1 to 2.5 feet (nursery size)
- Grows To: 10–20 feet (manageable size compared to seed-grown)
- Growth Habit: Upright with spreading branches
🍇 4. Fruiting Time
- Fruiting Starts: In 2–3 years (grafted variety)
- Fruit Season: May to August (varies by region)
- Yield: Moderate to high; increases with age
🌿 5. Plant Type
- Type: Evergreen, tropical fruit tree
- Best Climate: Hot and humid regions – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, etc.
- Lifespan: 30–50+ years (grafted trees are productive early but smaller)
🪴 6. Caring Tips
☀️ Sunlight:
- Needs 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily
💧 Watering:
- Water every 2–3 days in the first 6 months
- Reduce to weekly watering after establishment
- Avoid water stagnation
🌱 Soil & Fertilizer:
- Use well-drained, loamy soil
- Apply compost or cow dung manure every 2 months
- Use NPK 10:26:26 before flowering (Feb–March)
✂️ Pruning:
- Light pruning after fruiting helps maintain shape and health
- Remove suckers and dead twigs
🐛 Pests/Disease:
- Usually pest-resistant
- Occasionally affected by aphids or mealybugs – treat with neem oil spray