Nutmeg Plant

Nutmeg, is a hardy tree growing 5-10m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.

Habit

Tree

Height

5-10m

Growth

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Southeast Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Humid

Temperature (°)

20-30°C

Humidity (%)

80-90%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular, deep watering

Plant Weight 

100-300 g

Flowering Time

Year-round, mainly fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

1000 - 2000 nuts per plant

NPK ratio 

10:05:20

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Nutmeg spice, digestive health benefits

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

 Fire Blight, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Root Rot. 

Symptoms

Blackened, wilted shoots, Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Curling, Yellowing, wilting leaves.

Organic Remedies

Prune infected areas, sterilize pruning tools, Prune infected leaves, Neem oil, Improve drainage, reduce watering.

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Myclobutanil-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl.