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Bassia Latifolla Seeds, Indian Mahua seeds- 100gm
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Highlights
Common Name: Mahua
Flower Colour: White
Bloom Time: July- September
Soil: Loam soil
Description
The flowers, fruits, and oil obtained from the seeds of mahua are all eaten in various ways. The flowers are a rich source of sugar containing appreciable amounts of vitamins and minerals, Fruits are eaten raw or cooked. Pulp is a good source of sugar, whereas the dry husk makes a good source of alcohol. An edible oil, which is said to be useful for heart patients, is obtained from the seeds.
Mahua prefers tropical climates. It can withstand drought admirably. This tree does not survive under waterlogged conditions. Since it is a very hardy tree, it can grow even in pockets of soil between crevices of barren rocks. Trees even grow on degraded rocky areas including salt-affected soils. However, for its better growth and productivity, well-drained, deep loam soil is ideal.
The seedling plants should be planted 10 m apart whereas grafted ones 8 m apart. The pits of 1m x 1m x 1m size are dug and filled with a mixture of topsoil + 25 kg farm yard manure up to a level of 6 cm from the ground level. Water the pits to settle the soil. Planting is done in the center of the pit from July- September.
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