Apple Tree (Malus Domestica)

Hindi Name – Seb

Sanskrit Name –  Sevam 

Botanical Name – Malus Domestica

Appletree is a small to medium-sized tree. Apple is a sweet & juicy fruit harvest across the globe. Apple is cultivated worldwide & have different tastes & varieties according to climates. Appletree is from the Rosaceae family. In India Apple is cultivated in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir. Appletree height may vary according to its quality, it may be between eight feet to twenty-four feet. Appletree trunk diameter may go up to twenty inches. The colour of apple tree bark is reddish-grey with patches. 

Apple trees grow well in drained & loam soils. Waterlogged & hard soil condition to be avoided for apple cultivation.

Appletree can be grown by seed, as an apple grows at a lower temperature it takes months to germinate. It is a good idea to plant an apple by a sapling rather than seed as it holds the roots in a few weeks. Later the plant can be shifted to another location, & fertilizers are required to speed up the growth.

Leaves are three inches long & up to two inches wide. Apple leaves colour is dark green, & ovate shape with serrated margins.

Appletree flowers bloom in May & harvest can be taken post five on maturing in October. The apple flower colour shade is light pink & have a strong fragrance.

Raw apple colour is green-yellow & on ripening, it is greenish-red. Apple is delicious fruit & its favourite fruit of fitness freaks. Apple remains on the tree for five months & it is harvest-ready on ripening. Golden apple variety is also very famous it is sour-sweet in taste.

Apple juice is a very popular health drink that gives instant energy, apple is used in fruit jams, makes a good recipe for desserts.

Apple vinegar has many health benefits too, it is used in various preparations. It reduces cholesterol * lowers blood sugar levels.  

"Apple seeds are dark brown in colour, & contain amygdalin which is toxic in nature. So, it is advised it is not be consumed in big quantity".

Apple’s health benefits are unlimited: it is rich in antioxidants, rich in fibre, tantric acid protects from free radicals, apple also contains mineral like potassium, phosphorus, & calcium which makes it perfect fruit.  

By consuming apple daily you can stay healthy.