Crop Detail

Jamun is evergreen tropical fruit belonging to the family Myrtaceae. Vernacular names for Jaman include Java Plum, Jambolana, Jambu and Black Plum. It is native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It has recently attained importance as an arid zone horticulture crop because of its hardy nature and high yielding potential. Jamun fruit possesses considerable nutritive value. It is a good source of iron, apart from the usual content like minerals, sugar, proteins, pigments etc. Jamun is a miracle fruit, have lot of medicinal value control so many diseases like Diabetic, Polyurea, Diarrhea, and renal stones etc. In Pakistan, maximum number of Jamun trees is found scattered throughout the tropical and subtropical regions and no planned orchards exist yet. By considering nutritional and medicinal value Jamun needs to explore on extensive basis.

Major/Minor Minor
Temporary/Permanent Permanent
Category Agriculture Extension
Type Fruits
Crop Climate Title Tropical
Crop Water Method Title Irrigated
Crop Duration Perennial
Crop Economic Title Food Crop
Crop Growing Season Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops

Pests, Weeds, Diseases and Disorders


Fungal Diseases
shoot blight Anthracnose Powdery mildew
Sucking Pests
Army worm Fruit Flies Mites Caterpillars
Nutrient
Fruit drop Frost injury flower drop
Weeds
Narrow and Broadleaf

Jamun Crop Seed Varieties


Name Seed Rate
DESI JAMUN -
RA JAMUN -
PROPAGTION 5-6 kg of seeds per hectare.

Jamun Districts Wise Calendar


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CONTACT INFO

CONTACT INFO DETAIL
Agriculture Extension
Directorate of Agriculture Extension
Opposite Islamia College Gate No 1
Jamrud Road Peshawar

091-9224239 , 03481117070
091-9224318
info@zarat.kp.gov.pk

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