🌤️ Climate and Soil Requirements
Climate:

Requires tropical/subtropical climate

Sensitive to frost

Needs warm, humid summers and dry, cool winters

Temperature Range: 20°C to 35°C (68°F to 95°F)

Rainfall: 1000–2000 mm annually

Soil:

Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7)

Deep loamy soil is ideal

Avoid water-logged or saline soils

🌾 Cultivation Practices
Propagation:

Air layering (most common)

Grafting or budding

Less commonly by seed (results may vary)

Planting Time: Best in rainy season (June–July)

Spacing: 8–10 meters between trees

Fertilization: Regular organic manure and balanced NPK fertilizers

Pruning: After harvest to remove dead/diseased branches and to shape the canopy

🍒 Harvesting and Yield
Fruiting Time: 3–5 years after planting (air-layered trees)

Harvest Season (India): May to July

Maturity Indication: Fruit turns red and is slightly soft

Average Yield: 40–100 kg per mature tree annually

🐛 Pests and Diseases
Common Pests:

Fruit borer

Leaf miner

Mite

Diseases:

Anthracnose

Red algae

Root rot

🍽️ Uses and Nutrition
Eaten fresh, in juices, desserts, ice creams, jellies, and canned

Nutritional Value:

Rich in Vitamin C

Contains B-complex vitamins, potassium, antioxidants