{"product_id":"choerospondias-axillaris-hog-plum-5-seeds-pack","title":"Choerospondias axillaris , Hog Plum - 5 Seeds Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapsi, Nepali Hog Plum, Himalayan Hog Plum\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eShort Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eChoerospondias axillaris is a deciduous fruit tree native to the Himalayan region, China, and Southeast Asia. It produces round yellow fruits with a pleasantly tart and aromatic flavor that are highly valued for making candies, pickles, chutneys, jams, and traditional beverages. The tree is hardy, long-lived, and ornamental, featuring attractive foliage and a broad canopy. In Nepal, the fruit is especially popular and widely cultivated under the name \"Lapsi.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eGermination Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qqhkhz\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eUse fresh seeds whenever possible for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gdbav9\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eRemove the fruit pulp and wash the seed stones thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qdbnu7\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eSoak seed stones in warm water for 24–48 hours before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ltwu9g\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eLight scarification or carefully cracking the hard outer stone can improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ltv0ga\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eSow 2–3 cm deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gv0j3\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eMaintain temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e20–30°C (68–86°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gslz70\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"71exwl\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eGermination is often slow and irregular, taking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e1–6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e or longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rd1y87\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1232\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eProvide bright light and protect young seedlings from severe frost until established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53949981426028,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/5031\/5372\/files\/hog-plum-seeds.png?v=1782376991","url":"https:\/\/heirloomseedsofindia.com\/products\/choerospondias-axillaris-hog-plum-5-seeds-pack","provider":"Heirloom Seeds Of India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}