Description
Haritaki / Myrobalan Seeds
This is an heirloom Terminalia chebula variety. Buy Once and Build Your Own Seed Bank
About this variety
A seed with a story
Known as the ‘King of Medicine’ in Ayurveda and Siddha, Kadukkai is a cornerstone of the legendary Triphala formulation.
It is a medium-to-large deciduous tree native to South Asia. The fruits are prized for their potent detoxifying and rejuvenating properties, supporting digestive health and long-term wellness.
Sowing Calendar
When to plant — year at a glance
For Tamil Nadu and most of South India. Highlighted months show the ideal sowing window for this variety. Adjust slightly for your microclimate.
Best Sowing Window: June-July
Grower’s Quick Reference
Everything in one glance
Sun
Full Sun6+ hours of full sun
Water
moderateRegular watering for the first 2-3 years until the taproot is well established.
Sowing Depth
2-3cmSow the stony seed horizontally.
Spacing
6m x 6mRequires significant space as it grows into a large tree.
Germination Time
30-9025-35°C
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam or clayey soilRich in organic matter
Seed Treatment Method
Prepare your seeds the traditional way
A simple ritual handed down through generations — gentle treatment that improves germination and protects young seedlings naturally.
The stony endocarp is very hard. Soak depulped seeds in water for 48 hours or cow dung slurry for 6 days. Clipping the broad end helps moisture penetrate.
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How To Sow
From seed to seedling
Prepare a nursery mix of 2 parts soil and 1 part compost. Use large polybags (at least 35cm x 22cm).
Nursery beds or deep polybags are essential due to fast taproot growth.
Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Germination is slow and erratic, typically occurring between 1 to 3 months.
Tending the Plant
Care through the season
Regular irrigation during dry periods for young saplings.
Apply organic manure annually during the monsoon onset.
Watch for leaf rust and defoliators during the winter months.
Fruits are ready when they turn yellowish-green, usually from November to March.
Companion Planting
Plants that love this neighbour
Old wisdom and modern observation agree — these companions help your plant thrive, while a few are best kept apart.
Plant alongside
Save Your Own Seeds
One pack. A lifetime of harvests.
Because this is an open-pollinated heirloom — not a hybrid — every plant you grow can become next season’s seed source. Here’s how to keep the lineage alive.
Collect fully ripe fruits directly from the tree or freshly fallen on the ground.
Sun-dry the fruits until the moisture content is around 10%.
Store as whole dried fruits or remove pulp for the stony seed.
Store in well-ventilated gunny bags in a cool, dry place.
The truest gift of an heirloom seed is the seed it gives back. Save a few each season, share a few with neighbours — and you become part of a chain of gardeners stretching back generations. — From the Manvasanai farm journal
More Details
Everything else you may want to know
Seed specifications
- Plant name: Haritaki / Myrobalan
- Tamil name: Kadukkai
- Scientific name: Terminalia chebula
- Variety: Native
- Germination rate: 60-80% (lab-tested)
- Pack size / Quantity: 10 seeds (approx. 10 seeds)
- Seed life when stored properly: 1 year
- Type: Open-pollinated · Heirloom · Non-GMO
Sowing & growing summary
- Best sowing time: June-July
- Sowing depth: 2-3cm
- Spacing: 6m x 6m
- Germination: 30-90 25-35°C
- Days to harvest: 8-10 Years days from sowing
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: moderate
- Soil: Well-drained sandy loam or clayey soil, pH 6.0-7.5
How we grow & harvest these seeds
Storage & shelf life
Common growing challenges
- Poor germination? Most often a result of cold soil, irregular watering, or seeds buried too deep. Soak before sowing, sow at the recommended depth, and keep soil consistently moist.
- Yellowing leaves? Usually a sign of waterlogging or nitrogen deficiency. Improve drainage and apply a compost tea drench.
- Pest attacks? Switch to weekly preventive sprays of neem oil + diluted soap solution. Encourage ladybugs and birds in your garden.
- No flowering? Often too much shade or excess nitrogen. Move to fuller sun and reduce nitrogen-heavy feeds.
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