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Bael (Wood Apple - Aegle marmelos)
Aegle marmelos
Moderate difficultySowing: February-March or July-August. Flowering: April-May.
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Seeds should be soaked in water for 12-24 hours before sowing. Sow fresh seeds in well-draining soil in polybags or raised beds. Germination typically occurs within 2-4 weeks. Vegetative propagation methods like patch budding and grafting are also common for true-to-type plants.
About Bael (Wood Apple - Aegle marmelos)
Bael (Wood Apple) is a revered indigenous fruit tree in India, known for its significant medicinal and nutritional properties. It is highly valued for its cooling fruit pulp and trifoliate leaves, which hold spiritual importance. This hardy tree is relatively easy to grow, tolerating a wide range of climates and soil conditions, making it suitable for Indian home/terrace growers and small farmers.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
20-35°C
Heat stress above
49°C
Cold stress below
-7°C
Humidity
Moderate to High
Rain sensitivity
Drought-tolerant once established, sheds leaves in dry season. Sensitive to waterlogging.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Establishment
Day 1–365
Stage 2
Juvenile Vegetative
Day 366–1095
Stage 3
Pre-bearing
Day 1096–1460
Stage 4
Flowering & Fruit Set
Day 1461–1550
Stage 5
Fruit Development
Day 1551–1880
Stage 6
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Day 1881–2000
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Bael (Wood Apple - Aegle marmelos)
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Exhaustive intercrops (compete for nutrients/moisture)✗ Deep-rooted crops (compete with bael's root system)✗ Allium family (onions, garlic, chives, near legumes)
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