Phyllanthus emblica Seeds (The Indian gooseberry)
Phyllanthus emblica (The Indian gooseberry, or aamla) is a medicinal tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for medicinal cultivation, agroforestry, and reforestation.
| Botanical Synonyms | Diasperus emblica (L.) Kuntze, Cicca emblica(L.) kurz |
| Common Names | The Indian gooseberry, or aamla |
| Plant Form | Medicinal Tree |
| Seed Collection | Oct-Nov |
| Seed Longevity | 1-2 year |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | 65,000 to 90,000 |
| Germination Rate | 60-70% |
| Seed Treatment | Scarified and treated with 1% gibberellin |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Phyllanthus emblica Seeds (The Indian gooseberry) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 1,299.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- GA3 treatment measurably improves both speed and uniformity of germination for this species Avoid overwatering — amla seedlings are sensitive to waterlogging and collar rot For fruiting orchards, seedling-grown amla should be grafted with a known variety; seed-grown trees vary in fruit quality
