🌱 Nutmeg Jaathi Seedling Live Plant (Myristica fragrans) – Medicinal Fruit Tree for Home & Garden (1.5 to 2 Feet Height)

Bring home the versatile and evergreen Nutmeg (Jaathi) Seedling Live Plant – Myristica fragrans, a premium aromatic and medicinal fruit tree. Known as Jaathikka in Malayalam and Tamil, this tropical tree is cultivated for its seeds that produce both nutmeg and mace—two highly valued spices. With glossy green leaves and fragrant fruits, the Nutmeg plant is an excellent addition to spice gardens, homesteads, and home gardens across India.

🌿 About This Item

• Type of Seed: Seedling Live Plant (Not grafted)

• Germination Time: Not applicable (already germinated seedling)

• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sunlight

• Where to Grow: Backyard, spice gardens, shaded terrace gardens, large pots

• Growing Season: All year-round (best to transplant during monsoon)

• Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable (live plant)

• Ideal Climate: Tropical, warm, and humid climate

• Plant Height: Can grow up to 30–50 feet in full maturity

• Fertilizer Needs: Organic compost, cow dung slurry, neem cake every 2–3 months

• Life Span: Long-living perennial tree (can live over 40 years)

• Ideal Growing Temperature: 25°C to 35°C

• Harvesting Time: Fruits start appearing in 6–8 years; yields increase with age

• Maintenance Required: Moderate to high (needs pruning, spacing, and fertilization)

• Watering Frequency: 2–3 times per week; daily during dry months

• Ideal Grow Bag Size: Minimum 24x24 inches or direct ground planting

What Size Grow Bag is Best For Nutmeg Jaathi Seedling Live Plant?

• 18x18 HDPE Grow Bags

• 24x24 Hdpe Big Size Grow Bags

🗓️ Growing Season in India

Nutmeg seedling plants thrive best when planted during the monsoon season (June to September). This gives the roots time to establish in moist soil. In tropical states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the plant can be grown year-round with irrigation. It is shade-tolerant but needs dappled sunlight for healthy fruiting.

🪴 How to Grow in Pots

Use a deep container or grow bag (24x24 inch) with a drainage hole. Fill it with well-draining red soil, organic compost, and cocopeat. Place it where it gets filtered sunlight or semi-shade. Nutmeg is a slow-growing tree but very rewarding. Repot every 2 years or transplant to open soil for full growth.

🌱 Seeds Sowing Method

(Not applicable – this is a pre-grown seedling)

🌿 Plant Care Tips For Nutmeg Jaathi Seedling Live Plant

• Sunlight: Best in partial sun (4–6 hours of indirect or morning sunlight)

• Soil: Loamy, moist, and organically rich soil

• Fertilization: Use vermicompost, bone meal, and neem cake every 2–3 months

• Pruning: Light pruning after monsoon for shape and better air circulation

• Support & Spacing: Minimum 10 ft spacing from other trees; provide bamboo support if needed

• Pest Control: Use neem oil spray during monsoon to prevent scale and mealybugs

• Disease Prevention: Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot

• Mulching: Helps retain moisture and improves microbial activity

• Harvesting: Wait for fruits to split open naturally before plucking for spice extraction

How to Fertilize Plants Effectively

1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.

2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.

3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.

✨ Special Features

• Produces Both Nutmeg and Mace: Single fruit yields two spices

• Fragrant and Medicinal: Known for calming aroma and digestive benefits

• Long Life Span: Can live and produce for 40+ years with care

• Perfect for Home Spice Gardens: Rare and valuable addition to tropical gardens

• Dual-Use Tree: Ornamental foliage + spice-producing

• Natural Pest Resistance: Strong fragrance deters some pests naturally

🍽️ Benefits/Uses

• Nutmeg seeds used in desserts, beverages, curries

• Mace is used in pickles, biryanis, and Ayurvedic medicine

• Known to relieve indigestion, anxiety, and insomnia

• Oil extract used in aromatherapy and cosmetics

• Tree improves biodiversity and shade in home gardens

• Profitable tree for long-term spice farming

⚠️ Precautions While Growing

• Avoid planting in waterlogged or clayey soil

• Protect young seedlings from harsh midday sun

• Ensure shade in the first 2 years to prevent leaf burn

• Don’t over-fertilize during the first year

• Monitor for fungal diseases during heavy monsoon

🐛 Common Problems Affecting Plants and Solutions

• Leaf Curl or Yellowing: Due to poor drainage or excess sun – move to partial shade

• No Fruiting: Needs patience; ensure proper soil nutrition and age (6–8 years)

• Fungal Spots: Use organic fungicide like Trichoderma once a month

• Pest Infestation: Spray neem oil biweekly in summer

• Stunted Growth: Apply cow dung slurry and check soil drainage

🌍 Local Names of Nutmeg

Jaathikka, Jathi Pala, Jaathi, Jaaphal, Jaiphal, Jatiphala, Jathikaya, Jathikai, Myristica fragrans, Nutmeg Seedling Plant, Kerala Jaathikka Tree, Aromatic Spice Tree, Mace Tree

❓ FAQs Of Nutmeg Jaathi Seedling Live Plant

Q1: How long does it take for Nutmeg to fruit?
Usually 6 to 8 years under ideal conditions.

Q2: Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, for the first 2–3 years. Eventually, transplant to the ground is best.

Q3: Does it require full sunlight?
No, it prefers partial shade with some direct morning sun.

Q4: Is this plant medicinal?
Yes! Nutmeg is widely used in Ayurveda for digestion, sleep, and mood.