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Nutmeg or Jayitri/Jaifal Plant
Total Price:
₹ 999.00
Description
About Plants:
Height: 1-1.5 Feet
Variety:Not specific
Age: 4-6 Months
Type: Grafted
Color:Deep Red
Use: Home Garden / Farming Purpose
Apply In: Soil Outdoor
Benefits & Description About Product:
The jaiphal plant, or nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), is an aromatic, tropical evergreen tree that produces both nutmeg (the seed) and mace (a red, lace-like covering) from its fruit. It features dark green, shiny leaves and small, yellowish flowers. The tree adds a rich green aesthetic to gardens and is used in both culinary applications for its warm, sweet flavor and in traditional medicine for properties like aiding digestion.
Key CharacteristicsScientific Name: Myristica fragrans
Appearance: A small, aromatic evergreen tree with dark green, shiny leaves and a bushy appearance.
Products: Produces a fruit with an egg-shaped seed (nutmeg) surrounded by a red, lace-like covering (mace).
Flowers: Small, yellowish flowers.
Uses
Culinary:
The warm, slightly sweet flavor of the nutmeg is used in baked goods, stews, and other dishes.
Medicinal:
Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help with digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation.
Cultivation
Climate: Thrives in tropical climates.
Sunlight: Prefers partial to full sunlight but can benefit from shade during intense heat.
Watering: Requires consistent watering, with reduced watering in winter and the rainy season.