Jathikka Kinattinkara is a premium grafted nutmeg variety valued for its high-quality fruits, excellent yield, and aromatic seeds. It is a popular choice among home gardeners and commercial growers because of its early bearing and consistent production. The tree produces both nutmeg (the seed) and mace (the bright red covering around the seed), making it a highly valuable spice crop.
Key Features
- 🌿 Premium Kinattinkara Nutmeg variety
- 🌱 Grafted plants bear fruit in 3–4 years
- 🌳 Suitable for home gardens and commercial plantations
- 🌰 Produces high-quality nutmeg and mace
- ☀️ Thrives in partial to full sunlight
- 💧 Requires regular watering and well-drained soil
- 🌴 Best suited for tropical, humid climates
- 📅 Harvest Season: June – September (may vary by region)
- 💪 Rich in natural essential oils and aromatic compounds
- 📈 High-yielding with proper care
- 🍽️ Widely used in cooking, baking, spice blends, beverages, and traditional herbal preparations
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
- Common Name: Jathikka (Nutmeg)
- Variety: Kinattinkara
- Plant Type: Grafted Spice Plant
- Sunlight: Partial to Full Sun
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Climate: Tropical & Humid
- Uses: Nutmeg spice, mace, culinary, medicinal, and commercial cultivation
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Jathikka Kinattinkara is a premium grafted nutmeg variety valued for its high-quality fruits, excellent yield, and aromatic seeds. It is a popular choice among home gardeners and commercial growers because of its early bearing and consistent production. The tree produces both nutmeg (the seed) and mace (the bright red covering around the seed), making it a highly valuable spice crop.
Key Features
- 🌿 Premium Kinattinkara Nutmeg variety
- 🌱 Grafted plants bear fruit in 3–4 years
- 🌳 Suitable for home gardens and commercial plantations
- 🌰 Produces high-quality nutmeg and mace
- ☀️ Thrives in partial to full sunlight
- 💧 Requires regular watering and well-drained soil
- 🌴 Best suited for tropical, humid climates
- 📅 Harvest Season: June – September (may vary by region)
- 💪 Rich in natural essential oils and aromatic compounds
- 📈 High-yielding with proper care
- 🍽️ Widely used in cooking, baking, spice blends, beverages, and traditional herbal preparations
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
- Common Name: Jathikka (Nutmeg)
- Variety: Kinattinkara
- Plant Type: Grafted Spice Plant
- Sunlight: Partial to Full Sun
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Climate: Tropical & Humid
- Uses: Nutmeg spice, mace, culinary, medicinal, and commercial cultivation
| Planting method | Dig a suitable pit and fill it with fertile, well-drained soil. Place the plant in the center and cover the roots with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain regular watering. |
|---|---|
| Pit size | 2 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft |
| Canopy width | Varies by plant variety |
| Canopy height | Varies by plant variety |
| Season | Best planted during the growing season |
| Shade tolerance | Partial shade to full sunlight |
| Ideal location | Garden, landscape, courtyard, or open outdoor area |
Ideal growing conditions:
| Temperature | 20°C – 35°C |
|---|---|
| Rainfall | Moderate and regular rainfall |
| Relative humidity | 60% – 80% |
| Soil pH | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Elevation | Suitable for low to moderate elevations |
