RK Seeds Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as Amla, Indian Gooseberry, Nelli, or Amalaki, is a deciduous tree widely valued for its nutritional, medicinal, and commercial importance. Almost every part of the Amla tree—including fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, bark, and flowers—is used in preparing juices, jams, chutneys, herbal teas, concentrates, cosmetics, and traditional remedies. Amla fruits are one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C. The seeds show excellent germination when properly pre-treated and are suitable for nursery raising and long-term orchard or garden planting.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Amla, Indian Gooseberry, Nelli, Usiri, Amalaki

• Scientific Name: Phyllanthus emblica (Emblica officinalis)

• Seed Type: Tree

• Plant Type: Deciduous

• Germination Percentage: 90% - 95%

• Germination Time: 20 - 25 days

• Pre-treatment Methods:

• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours, or

• Soak seeds in cow dung slurry for 48 hours

• Nursery Technique: Direct sowing in polybags or mother beds under shade

• Net Quantity: 100 g

Features & Benefits:

• Rich natural source of Vitamin C

• Multipurpose tree with medicinal, nutritional, and commercial value

• High germination percentage with simple pre-treatment

• Suitable for home gardens, orchards, and agroforestry

• Seeds develop into hardy, long-living trees

• Widely used in herbal, food, and cosmetic industries

How to Sow ?

• Select healthy seeds and soak them in water for 24 hours or in cow dung slurry for 48 hours.

• Prepare polybags or nursery beds with well-drained fertile soil.

• Sow pre-treated seeds at a depth of 2-3 cm.

• Keep the nursery under overhead shade to protect seedlings.

• Water regularly to maintain moisture without waterlogging.

• Germination starts within 20-25 days.

• Transplant seedlings to the main field once they are strong enough.