Indian Coffee Plum (Flacourtia jangomas) Seeds
Overview:
- Flacourtia jangomas, also known as Indian Coffee Plum, is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia.
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Produces sweet, edible berries used in raw consumption, jams, drinks, and fruit salads.
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Used in traditional medicine.
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Suitable for subtropical and tropical climates.
Key Features:
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Fruit: Sweet, round berries (up to 25mm) that mature from green to dark purple.
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Growth Habit: Slow-growing tree, reaching up to 10 meters (30 feet) in native climates, typically less elsewhere.
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Flowering: Fragrant, honey-scented flowers, requiring both male and female trees for fruit production.
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Medicinal Uses: Fruits and leaves for diarrhea treatment; dried leaves for toothache relief; seed powder for pain relief during pregnancy.
Growing Conditions:
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Climate: Subtropical, Tropical
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Temperature Range: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
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Soil: Moist, well-draining soil (pH 6.5-7.5)
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Water Requirements: Light to medium, increased during flowering and fruiting
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Pollination: Requires male and female trees for cross-pollination
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Height: Up to 10 meters (30 feet)
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Width: Up to 3-4 meters (9-12 feet)
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Growth Type: Deciduous, slow-growing
Planting and Germination:
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Germination Rates: 65-75%
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Germination Time: 3-4 weeks (dependent on conditions)
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Seeds per Gram: Approximately 10
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Maturity: 3-4 years
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Germination Instructions:
- Soak seeds for 48 hours, changing water after 24 hours.
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Sow 3-5mm deep in well-draining soil mix (humus-rich soil and sand).
- Maintain moist (not wet) conditions and warm temperatures (16-28°C/60-82°F).
- Use a heat mat if needed.
- Cover pots/trays to maintain humidity.
- Transplant after the last frost, preferably in spring.
