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Top 5 Nutmeg Varieties of Kerala

AMRA FARMS

May 30 2023

Kallingal

01.

Tall, Good Spread, Normal Nut, Full Mace, Year Round Yield (Approximately above 4000 nuts/year)80-90 nuts/kg ,   3 gram/mace. 

Sreekara

02.

Sreekara is a popular high-yielding nutmeg variety cultivated in Kerala. It is known for its high productivity and good quality nutmeg seeds. Sreekara nutmeg trees are vigorous, and they bear fruit at an early age, leading to a higher yield.

Konkan Ruchik

03.

Konkan Ruchik is another high-yielding nutmeg variety that is widely grown in Kerala. It is known for its larger-sized fruits and high nutmeg seed yield. Konkan Ruchik nutmeg trees have a spreading habit and are favored by farmers for their productivity.

Vazhakulam-1

04.

Vazhakulam-1 is a high-yielding nutmeg variety developed by the Kerala Agricultural University. It is a result of selective breeding and is known for its improved yield potential. Vazhakulam-1 nutmeg trees have a compact growth habit and produce good-quality nutmeg seeds.

Vazhakulam-2

05.

Vazhakulam-2 is another high-yielding nutmeg variety developed by the Kerala Agricultural University. It is known for its early flowering and higher nutmeg yield compared to traditional varieties. Vazhakulam-2 nutmeg trees are suitable for dense planting and can produce a substantial harvest.

These high-yielding nutmeg varieties have been developed through research and breeding efforts to meet the demands of commercial nutmeg cultivation in Kerala. They offer improved productivity and yield potential, providing farmers with economically viable options for nutmeg production.

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