Amla Seeds – Desi Usirikaya Variety | Indian Gooseberry Fruit Tree Seeds for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 20-40 days (can be slow and irregular)
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer, adaptable to a range of Indian climates
Plant Height: 15-20 feet at maturity (can be pruned to maintain smaller size)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 4-6 weeks
Life Span: Perennial tree (can bear fruit for many years)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20-35°C
First Fruit: 4-6 years after planting (from seed)
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18x18 grow bag or larger for young plants; best transplanted to ground long-term

Specifications of Desi Amla (Usirikaya) Seeds

This Desi Amla variety produces the well-known Indian Gooseberry, prized for its exceptional vitamin C content and widespread use in traditional Ayurvedic remedies, pickles, candies, and juices. A hardy, low-maintenance tree once established, it tolerates a range of soil types and dry conditions, making it a valuable long-term addition to any home garden.

Benefits / Uses

Rich in vitamin C, widely used in Ayurvedic remedies and immunity-boosting preparations
Popular in pickles, candies, murabba, and fresh juices
Hardy, drought-tolerant tree once established
Long-term investment — provides fruit for many years once mature
Low-maintenance, well-suited to a variety of Indian climates

Planting and Care for Amla

Sowing: Soak seeds in water for 24-48 hours before sowing to help soften the hard seed coat and improve germination. Sow 1 inch deep in well-drained soil; germination can be slow, so patience is needed.
Growing: Water regularly during the young sapling stage; once established, the tree tolerates dry spells well. Prune periodically to shape the tree and encourage healthy branching.
Harvesting: Trees grown from seed typically begin fruiting after 4-6 years. Harvest fruit once it reaches full size and firmness, usually in the cooler months (October-February).

Precautions While Growing Amla

Avoid waterlogging, especially in young plants, as it can lead to root rot
Germination can be slow and uneven — avoid discarding seeds too early
Provide adequate space, as the tree grows fairly large over time
Watch for fruit borer and scale insects; use organic pest control methods where needed

Other Names

Botanical Name: Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name: Indian Gooseberry
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: ఉసిరికాయ (Usirikaya)
Hindi: आंवला (Amla)
Tamil: நெல்லிக்காய் (Nellikkai)
Kannada: ನೆಲ್ಲಿಕಾಯಿ (Nellikayi)
Malayalam: നെല്ലിക്ക (Nellikka)

Grow Suggestions

Herb / Leafy Green / Flower

Recommended Grow Bag Size

HDPE 260 GSM Grow Bag - Perfect 6x6 Inch Solution for Urban Herb Gardening ✓ In Stock