Published Apr 23, 2023
Karonda is a sour and tangy berry. It has medicinal, culinary and ornamental value.
Variety and size depend on climate, soil, water and market. Popular varieties are Pant Manohar, Banarasi and Pusa Sowbhagya.
Land should be ploughed, harrowed and manured. Karonda cuttings should be planted at a 3-4 metre distance.
Irrigation should match soil moisture and crop stage. Fertilisation should follow soil test and crop needs. Weed control should be manual or chemical.
Karonda fruits should be harvested when mature and firm. Fruits should be washed, graded and packed in baskets.
Karonda cultivation has benefits like income, food security, soil conservation and pest repellent. It has challenges like awareness, acidity, fruit drop and competition.