Production Technology of Ber and Jamun:

Ber:

• Climatic and Soil Requirements:
• Suitable for arid and semi-arid regions.
• Tolerates a high temperature of up to 40°C.
• Varieties:
• Kaithili, Umran, Gola, Seo, Seb, Banarsi, Chhuhara, Sandhura Narnaul, Elaichi.
• Propagation and Planting:
• Propagated by ‘T’ budding or inverted ‘T’ budding.
• Planting in pits of size 1x1x1 m with FYM and top soil.
• Manures and Manuring:
• Annual fertilization with FYM, N, P, and K.
• Pest and Disease Management:
• Pests include Fruit fly, Bark eating caterpillar, Hairy caterpillar.
• Diseases: Powdery mildew.
• Harvest and Yield:
• Harvesting season: October-November.

Jamun:

• Climatic and Soil Requirements:
• Tropical and subtropical conditions required.
• Well drained deep loam soil ideal.
• Cultivars:
• ‘Ra Jamun’ and others.
• Propagation and Planting:
• Propagation by seeds; vegetative propagation recommended.
• Plant spacing: 10-12 m.
• Pruning, Manuring, and Irrigation:
• Regular irrigation required in the initial years.
• Pest and Disease Management:
• Pests include Fruit fly, Leaf caterpillar, Purple winged moth.
• Harvest and Yield:
• Seedling trees start bearing after 10 years.

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