Apple Ber Package of Practices

Introduction-

Apple Ber belongs to the genus Zizyphus of the family Rhamnaceae. It is commercially cultivated for its nutritive and crunchy fruits.

This fruit resembles green apple in colour and tastes like ber, hence the name Apple ber. It is also called Apple plum or Jujube berry. Among various species, mauritiana is commercially cultivated for its nutritive and edible fruits. It is popularly known as poor man’s fruit of tropics.

Apple Ber is a hardy fruit crop and can be grown in any soil and harsh weather condition where other fruits tree fail to survive. It is found apple ber thrives in tropical and sub-tropical climates.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Soil – It can be grown in a wide variety of soil but loamy soil with well drained and proper aeration is best for cultivation.
2. pH – The ideal pH for Jackfruit cultivation is 4.5 to 8.2 however it can tolerate maximum of 8.5 pH and minimum of 4.0 pH.
3. Temperature – Optimum temperature for growth is about 30 – 40⁰ C. It can tolerate up to 45⁰ C.
4. Elevation – It can be cultivated successfully up to an elevation of 1000 meter above mean sea level.
5. Climate – It is hardy in nature and performs well in drought, semi-arid and subtropical conditions.
6. Irrigation Water – The EC of water should be less than 1.0 dSm^-1 for its successful cultivation.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF APPLE BER

Composition	Unit	Apple Ber   (Wet)	Traditional Ber   (Wet)
Energy	Kcal/100g	36.4	17.0
Protein	g	01.7	0.08
Fat	g	<0.1	0.07
Fibre	g	06.4	0.60
Total Sugar	g	1.60	05.4
Calcium	g	32.0	25.6
Ascorbic acid	g	67.0	65.0
Non-Reducing Sugar	%	05.2	03.2
Reducing Sugar	%	1.82	01.4

Health Benefits

1. Apple Ber is high – fiber & low – calorie fruit, hence, it is effective in weight loss.

2. The bioactive compounds present in Apple Ber helps to fight cancer.

3. Ascorbic acid in Apple Ber enhances the health of skin.

4. Apple Ber boosts immunity due to its richness in Ascorbic acid

5. Good amount of calcium in Apple Ber promotes healthy bone and teeth.

The Package of practices are prepared in following order –

– Land Preparation

– Care of VNR Apple Ber before Plantation

– Plantation – Earthing Up Level

– Placement of Drip Laterals

– Staking of Plants

– Removal of Tape from Graft Union

– Training of Plants

– Pruning of Plants

– Flowering in Apple Ber

– Harvesting of Apple Ber

– Post Harvest Management in Apple Ber

– Insect Pest and Disease Management of Apple Ber

References: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338350233_A_study_on_Apple_ber_to_identify_the_suitability_of_new_product_development

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338350233_A_study_on_Apple_ber_to_identify_the_suitability_of_new_product_development