Kaithli
Indian jujube(Ziziphus mauritiana)
A mid-season commercial ber cultivar (also spelled Kaithali), originally a selection from the Kaithal district of Haryana and popular in local fresh-fruit markets for table use across the dry plains of northern India.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with soft pulp; a good-quality table fruit
Visual Characteristics
Ovate-oblong fruits with smooth, greenish-yellow skin; relatively small (around 3.4 x 1.9 cm, roughly 6 g) with soft pulp
Growing Tips
A mid-season cultivar (ripens toward the end of March, between the early Gola and late Umran); manage powdery mildew proactively as it is highly susceptible to the disease.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Highly susceptible to powdery mildew (Oidium erysiphoides), so disease management is important; also reported susceptible to stone weevil
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.