Description
The deciduous tree with trifoliate leaves is traditionally used as a sacred offering by Hindus in India to Lord Shiva.
Bael is an indigenous fruit tree of India. Bael grows in wild and semi-wild in the North India states of Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. It is considered holy in Hindu religion and the leaves are used as offerings for Lord Shiva.
The flowering season starts in late May. It has pale yellowish green sweetly scented flowe The slightly pear-shaped fruits are green in color and turn yellowish on ripening.Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 2000 |
| Common Name | Bel patra |
| Height | Up to 30 ft |
| Flower Colour | Yellowish green |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am
- You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector
- Fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season
Aegle marmelos care
- Bael plants should be planted at a distance of 8m x 8m (Budded plants) or 10m x 10m (seedlings)
- Pits of 90cm x 90cm x 90cm size are dug and filled with a mixture of topsoil + 25 kg farmyard manure up to a level of 6 cm from the ground level
- February-March or July-August is the right time for planting
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade. |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | A well- drained, sandy loam soil. It can thrive even on poor, clay and stony soils. |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Aegle marmelos special feature
Sacred plant
Aegle marmelos uses
Medicinal Use:
- Bel benefits in healing digestive disorders, ulcers, headache, hypertension, diabetes, and numerous other ailments
- The ripe fruit works as a laxative but is not digested easily
- Unripe bel fruit, on the other hand, promotes digestion and cures diarrhea
- Note: Use only after consulting the specialist
Culinary Use:
- The pulp is often processed as nectar or squash (diluted nectar)