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Fig Tree Seeds

  • Other Name : Fig Tree Seeds,Banyan,Ficus benghalensis Seeds , Indian Banyan, Vat Vriksha, All Fig Tree Seeds,Ficus benghalensis, banyan, banyan fig, Indian banyan, Fig
  • Ficus benghalensis is an evergreen tree with a wide, spreading crown; it can grow 20 – 30 metres or more tall.
  • The tree is considered sacred by Hindus and is commonly planted for religious purposes, it is also grown as an ornamental and to provide shade along roads as well as in parks and large garden
  • NURSERY TECHNIQUE : Sowing is done in tray filled with sand, mixed with compost after mixing the seed (which is minute) with wood ash to ensure uniform sowing. Germination starts within a week.
  • USES : It is planted for soil conservation,Fruits are used to prepare Shurbut traditionally.
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Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE TREE : Very large, fast growing, evergreen tree up to 3.0 meters, with spreading branches and many aerial roots. Leaves stalked, ovate-cordate, 3-nerved, entire, when young downy on both sides; petiole with a broad smooth greasy gland at the apex, compressed, downy; Fruit in axillary pairs, the size of a cherry, round and downy.

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