Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Soil and Climate

Climate and soil

• It is grown under tropical and sub-tropical climate, also found growing lower ranges of Himalaya up to an altitude of about 1300 m. It prefers dry weather at flowering and fruiting. Early rains are better for proper growth, development and ripening of fruits; and annual rainfall of 350 mm is ideal for Jamun. Jamun grows well in deep, loamy and well drained soils. It is sensitive to sodium, but can be grown under saline and water logged conditions.