{"product_id":"karonda","title":"Karonda","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaronda, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eBengal Currant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eChrist's Thorn\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eCarissa carandas\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a hardy evergreen, thorny shrub native to South Asia. It produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"282\"\u003esmall pink, red, or deep purple fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pleasantly tart flavor that becomes sweeter as they ripen. The fruits are rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"433\"\u003evitamin C, iron, calcium, antioxidants, and dietary fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e. Karonda is commonly used for fresh consumption, pickles, jams, jellies, chutneys, syrups, and juices. It is highly tolerant of \u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eheat, drought, and saline conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent fruit plant for the Gulf region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"704\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bje63m\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16b9cob\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eFebruary to March\u003c\/strong\u003e (also suitable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2head\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uhgp4i\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eExtract seeds from fully ripe fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nmd19v\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eWash thoroughly to remove all fruit pulp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1khi0km\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"982\"\u003ewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10l6j9j\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eSow fresh seeds whenever possible, as viability decreases with storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eUse fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188oljn\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlh13z\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x608wn\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e1–1.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sc5pq3\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eCover lightly with soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hclz3s\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ibkxx6\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e25–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gbf8ze\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e25–38°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zeubh\" data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19vjnxr\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eYoung seedlings benefit from light afternoon shade during extremely hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uo8hzp\" data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eKeep the soil moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a9ij6d\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eOnce established, water deeply when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4rbobt\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eMature plants are highly drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lonb12\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e15–35 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aon432\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtptk7\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e4–6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y3p7ls\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eHeight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j4rqoc\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tugef5\" data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e2–3 m\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f88n1j\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eSpace rows:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ithh1j\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e3–4 m\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2i8gq\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eFruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3mxhd\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003ePlants grown from seed usually begin producing fruit after:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"124b4td\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5k3kiq\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eHarvest fruits when they become \u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003edark red to deep purple\u003c\/strong\u003e and slightly soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n0kxlp\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eKaronda is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eone of the best fruit shrubs for Gulf climates\u003c\/strong\u003e because of its excellent tolerance to heat and drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h20e3v\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eApply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1avlqkk\" data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e6–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with a balanced fertilizer during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110821d\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eLight annual pruning encourages branching and higher fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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