KG10 Jamun (Thai King Jamun)

Why You Should Grow Thai Jamun Plant

• Massive Fleshy Fruits: Unlike the local jamun that is mostly seed, this Thai King variety is huge and full of sweet, purple juice.
• Good for Health: Everyone knows jamun is a miracle for sugar control and digestion. Having your own tree means fresh, medicine-free fruit.
• Tough as Nails: Once it settles in, this tree can handle heavy rains and the hot June sun without much drama.
• Grows Quickly: Because it’s a grafted hybrid, you won’t be waiting forever. You can see your first crop in just 1-3 years.
• Looks Great: It’s an evergreen tree, so your garden stays green even when other plants look dry and sad in the winter.

Key Characteristics

• Fruit Quality: Large, deep purple-to-black skin with a very sweet and juicy interior.
• Seeds: Much smaller seeds compared to the wild varieties (more pulp for you!).
• Fruiting Style: It’s a heavy yielder, meaning once it starts, you’ll have plenty to share with neighbors.
• Type: This is a premium Thai variety that is grafted for consistent quality and early fruiting.

Eating these fresh with a bit of black salt is a childhood memory for most of us, but they are also great for making healthy homemade juices.

Uses: Fresh Eating, Health Drinks, Jams, Ayurvedic Use, Shady Tree.

How to Plant & Grow Properly

If you have a big backyard, give this tree about 10-12 feet of space so it can spread its wings. For those living in apartments, you can actually grow this in a large 18-24 inch drum or grow bag on your terrace—just make sure it gets full morning sun.

Pair this with our Red Guava Plant to create a “Superfood Corner” in your home garden. When you plant it, don’t bury the graft joint (the lumpy part on the stem) under the soil, or the plant might get sick.

Nursery Secrets – Detailed Care Tips

• The Bamboo Support: When the plant is young, the top can get heavy with new leaves. I always use a bamboo stick to tie the main stem so it doesn’t bend or break during high winds.
• Finger Watering Rule: Don’t just dump water every day. Stick your finger two inches into the soil; if it feels dry, give it a good soak. Jamuns hate “wet feet” (standing water).
• Feed the Roots: Every 3-4 months, give it a good dose of Vermicompost or well-rotted Gobar Khad. It loves organic matter more than chemical powders.
• Flowering Care: When you see the first flowers, stop moving the pot around. Any sudden change can make the flowers drop off.
• Sun is Gold: If you keep this tree in the shade, it will grow tall but won’t give you any fruit. It needs that direct heat to produce sugars.

To understand more about the botanical side of this species, you can check out the National Board of Agriculture for official fruit growing guidelines.