PLANT CARE GUIDE
JATHIKKA KINATTINKARA
Complete care instructions for your plant
About This Plant
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 Details
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
Best 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 Type
Fertile, well-drained soil
Elevation
Suitable for low to moderate elevations
