Indian Jujube

How to Grow Indian Jujube (Ber) Plants
Land Preparation
Ber grows well in almost all soil types.
Best soil: Sandy loam to red soil.
Soil pH: 5.5 – 8.5
Dig pits of 2 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft.
Fill pit with:
• 15–20 kg FYM (Farm Yard Manure)
• 1 kg Vermicompost
• 500 g Neem Cake
• Topsoil mixture

Plant Spacing
Normal Plantation
• 15 ft × 15 ft
High Density Plantation
• 12 ft × 12 ft
Plants per Acre: 100–150
Watering Schedule
First 3 Months
• Water every 2–3 days
3–12 Months
• Water once per week
Mature Trees
• Water every 10–15 days
Drip irrigation gives best results.
Avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizer Schedule
6 Months
• 5 kg FYM + 100 g NPK
1 Year
• 10 kg FYM + 250 g NPK
Fruiting Stage
• Apply Potash-rich fertilizers for better fruit quality.
Organic Option
• Vermicompost
• Neem Cake
• Jeevamrutha
• Panchagavya
Disease & Pest Management
Fruit Fly
Symptoms:
• Fruits become damaged and rotten.
Control:
• Use pheromone traps.
• Maintain orchard hygiene.
Powdery Mildew
Symptoms:
• White powder on leaves.
Control:
• Sulphur spray.
Leaf Spot
Control:
• Copper Oxychloride spray.
Mealy Bug
Control:
• Neem Oil spray 5 ml/Litre water.

Maintenance Tips
Full sunlight required.
Remove weeds regularly.
Prune dry branches every year.
Maintain proper drainage.
Apply organic manure every 6 months.
Monitor pests regularly.

Things to Avoid
Waterlogging
Excess irrigation
Heavy shade
Poor drainage
Overuse of nitrogen fertilizers

Fruiting Time
First Flowering: 6–8 Months
First Fruiting: 8–12 Months
Commercial Harvest: 12–15 Months
Productive Life: 20–30 Years

Expected Yield
Plant Age Yield
1 Year 5–10 kg
2 Years 15–25 kg
Mature Plant 25–50 kg
High Yield Varieties 60–100 kg

Benefits of Ber Farming
Early Fruiting
High Yield
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Strong Market Demand
Export Quality Fruits
Suitable for Karnataka Climate
Health Benefits of Ber Fruits
Rich in Vitamin C
Improves Immunity
Good for Digestion
Rich in Antioxidants
Supports Heart Health
Natural Energy Booster
Healthy & Nutritious Fruit
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