JAmun

 It is generally grown as avenue or as wind break. It is widely grown from Indo- Gangetic plains in north to Tamil Nadu in south. It is also found in the lower range of the Himalayas and Kumaon hills. Fruits are good source of iron, used as an effective medicine against diabetes, heart and liver trouble. The seed powder of Jamun reduces the quantity of sugar in the urine very quickly. Fruits ripen during June-July or onset of rains. It takes about 3-5 months to ripen after full bloom. Fruits are processed into excellent quality fermented beverages such as vinegar and cider and non- fermented ready-to-serve beverages and squashes. A good quality jelly is prepared from its fruits. Trees are grown on a wide range of soils - calcareous, saline sodic soils and marshy areas. There is no improved variety for commercial cultivation.