Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

• Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing of Shahtoot plant.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
• Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
• Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (August-October and February-March)
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Donts

• Do not overwater the plant.
• Avoid applying water in hot afternoon because it may cause fungus infection.