{"product_id":"aegle-marmelos-bengal-quince-50-seeds-pack","title":"Aegle Marmelos , Bengal Quince - 50 Seeds Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAegle marmelos \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bael, Bengal Quince, Stone Apple, Golden Apple, Bilva (Bel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slow-growing, deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, reaching \u003cstrong\u003e8–15 m (26–50 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e in height. It has aromatic trifoliate leaves, fragrant greenish-white flowers, and distinctive round fruits with a hard woody shell and sweet, orange pulp. The fruit is highly valued for beverages, desserts, and traditional medicine, while the leaves are considered sacred in Hinduism and are commonly offered to Lord Shiva. Bael is exceptionally hardy and tolerates drought, poor soils, and high temperatures once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGermination Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove all pulp and soak seeds in clean water for \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain \u003cstrong\u003e25–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a mix of garden soil, sand, and compost or coco peat with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place seedlings in bright light; gradually acclimate them to full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually \u003cstrong\u003e10–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e with fresh seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bael seedlings develop a strong taproot early, so transplant them carefully and use deep pots if raising them in containers. The tree begins bearing fruit in about \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e from seed, while grafted plants can fruit in \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54139808481644,"sku":"bf5h675","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5031\/5372\/files\/bel-fruit-seeds.webp?v=1785922586","url":"https:\/\/heirloomseedsofindia.com\/products\/aegle-marmelos-bengal-quince-50-seeds-pack","provider":"Heirloom Seeds Of India - Shipping Seeds To USA And Worldwide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}