How to grow Rose Apple at Home!

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Rose apples can be grown from both seed and saplings. The germination requires 4-8 weeks depending upon the seed variety. First soak the seed in some pots and then plant the saplings about 5 feet difference from each other in a shaded area. The shrub grows in a tropical climate and hence balance the sunlight and cool climate. The leaves are jade green with rose color when they are tender and becomes dark brown green when they are mature. The leaves are used in perfume industry also as per research studies.

Hardiness: The rose apple is moderately hardy and will withstand temperatures to 25F if fully grown.

Growing Environment: Grow in full sun. Water moderately.

Propagation: Almost always by seeds, which loose viability quickly. Seeds are polyembryonic and can produce multiple seedlings which can be carefully separated when young. As seeds begin germination they will appear to crack open. The roots and main shoot appear from the central portion of the seed.

Uses: Usually eaten fresh or used in preserves. Rose apples spoil very quickly so fruits should be used soon after picking. The large, hollow seed cavity is sometimes utilized to stuff the fruits and bake them. Fruit extract can be used to make a sweet smelling rose water.

Native Range: Native to southeast Asia. Has spread through India and South Pacific islands and is now cultivated in some parts of the tropics. Grows from sea level to 3000ft elevation in its native range.

Flowering Stage: April-May

Immature Fruit or Unripened rose colored fruit:

SAPLINGS AVAILABILITY:

I have grown a small nursery of Rose apple saplings in our garden. Interested persons can buy the saplings from our office at a nominal cost of Rs.80/-.

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