| Crop Detail Ziziphus mauritiana, also known as Chinese date, Ber is a tropical fruit tree species belonging to the family Rhamnaceae. It is a spiny, evergreen shrub or small tree up to 15 m high, with trunk 40 cm or more in diameter, spreading crown, stipular spines and many drooping branches. The fruit is of variable shape and size. It can be oval, obovate, oblong or round and can be 1-2.5 in (2.5-6.25 cm) long, depending on the variety. The flesh is white and crisp. When slightly underipe, this fruit is a bit juicy and has a pleasant aroma. The fruit's skin is smooth, glossy, thin but tight. |
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| Major/Minor | Minor |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Permanent |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Fruits |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Water Method | Rain-fed |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Rabi / Winter / Cold Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Sucking Pests
Borer
termites
FRUIT BORER
Leaf Eating Caterpillar
Fruit Fly
Nutrient
fruit setting or fruit drop
Weeds
All weeds
Fungal Diseases
Powdery Mildew
Leaf Mould
Black Fruit spot
Bacterial Diseases
Bacterial Leaf Spot
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| UMRAN | - 2 to 3 kg per acre |
| WALLAITI | - 2 to 3 kg per acre |
| ELAICHI | - |
| SANOUR-2 | - |
| KAITHLI | - |