Nutmeg (Viswashree)

Planting: Pit size: 90 cm3. Spacing: 8 m×8 m. Viswashree is high-yielding variety.
Manuring: 25 kg FYM +2 kg Bone meal per year. Supplement with Wood Ash.
Irrigation: High water requirement; soil must remain moist. Drip irrigation recommended.
Importance: Dual-crop value (Nutmeg seed and crimson Mace). High export potential.
Nutrient Value: Rich in essential oils (Myristicin), Magnesium, and B-complex vitamins.
Medicinal Value: Potent sedative and carminative; used for insomnia and joint pain.
Ecological Value: Evergreen canopy provides year-round shade and stabilizes soil.
Ornamental Value: Symmetrical growth with dark, glossy evergreen leaves; red mace is aesthetic.