Scientific name: Grewia asiatica
Shrub or small tree from South Asia with small red-purple blueberry-like fruits. Very juicy, tart and refreshing fruits rich in vitamins and iron. Very common in India and Pakistan for juices and sherbets. Name Falsa comes from Urdu language. Tree belongs to Malvaceae family (mallow). Very rare in Israel but easy to grow
8 ליטר שתיל צעיר - 150 ₪ / 10 ליטר - 250 ₪ / 25 ליטר מפותח - 500 ₪
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Falsa (Indian Berries) (Grewia asiatica) — Shrub or small tree from South Asia with small red-purple blueberry-like fruits. Very juicy, tart and refreshing fruits rich in vitamins and iron. Very common in India and Pakistan for juices and sherbets. Name Falsa comes from Urdu language. Tree belongs to Malvaceae family (mallow). Very rare in Israel but easy to grow
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Falsa (Indian Berries) plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/grewia-asiatica.