Introduction Present status/ nutritive value Recommended varieties Nursery management Field establishment Climate and soil/ land preparation/ spacing/ time of planting/ seeding or planting Crop management Weed control/ fertilizer application/ irrigation/ pest control/ disease control Harvesting & post-harvest technology Harvesting/ post-harvest handling/ food processing Economics & marketing Extent & production/ labour requirement/ cost of production/ marketing Research Programme Printed materials in pdf format Abstracts of research paper

Introduction

Nutritive Values
(per 100g edible portion)  

Energy	46.0k cal
Protein	0.4g
Fat	0.1g
Carbohydrates	10.8g
Calcium	20.0mg
Iron	1.2mg
Carotene	18.0ug
Thiamine	200.0ug
Riboflavin	120.0ug
Vatic	39.0mg

Medicinal Values
Ripe fruit: Possesses germicidal, laxative, and invigorative properties ; contains digestive enzyme
Broiling . Useful in cardiovascular disorders.
Unripe fruit : Can cause abortion; increases appetite.

Major Growing Areas
Yamaha, Colombo, Kalahari, Kurunagala, Badhulla,Gale.

Nature of cultivation 
Medium and large scale orchards and home gardens.

Recommended Varieties

Mauritius	Kew

Harvesting & post-harvest technology

Value Added Products
Cordials, canned products , jams, alcohol (wine), syrup, dehydrated products for confectionery, ice cream.

Economics & Marketing

Availability
May - June and  December - January