Jasmine Cultivation @ Shri Krishna

Jasmine Cultivation @ Shri Krishna

Jasmine is propagated through the softwood cuttings, semi hard wood cuttings and through simple layering. It needs water regularly. It is mostly propagated in the summer season. It is planted 6 inches deep inside the soil. It requires moist and well drained soil. Remove the weeds present inside the soil before planting the tree. The soil should consists of cow dung before planting the Jasmine plant. It requires frequent pruning for its fast growth. It needs warm temperature and proper watering from time to time. It grows in full Sun to partial shade. It should be fertilized in a month period. Jasmine Plant should be kept at least eight feet apart in order to save the later growth of the plant from jamming together. Tips of the plants should be pinched to stimulate lateral growth and frequent prunning. Younger plants should be tied with the stems to give a fairly heavy support.

Medicinal value of Jasmine

Jasmine – A boon
Medicinal uses : The Jasmine flower is used for removing intestinal worms and is also used for jaundice and venereal diseases. The flower buds are useful in treating ulcers, vesicles, boils, skin diseases and eye disorders. The leaves extracts against breast tumours. Drinking Jasmine tea regularly helps in curing cancer. Its oil is very effective in calming and relaxing.

Other uses : Jasmine oil is used used for making perfumes and incense. Its flowers are used to flavour Jasmine tea and other herbal or black tea. Its oil is also used in creams, shampoos and soaps. In India Jasmine flowers are stringed together to make garlands.

Cultural Importance : In India the Jasmine plant is related to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Jasmine flowes are used in the religious offerings.

Jasmine a fame of Madurai

Jasmine – The white flower of pleasant fragrance
Jasmine which is from the Arabic countries is known as Persian yasmin, i.e. "gift from God". It is a popular genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae), with about 200 species, native to tropical and warm temperate regions of the Old World. Jasmine is a evergreen semi vining shrub that grows to the height of 8- 10 feet. The flower is about one inch. It has oval green rich leaves, which have five to nine leaflets. Each leaflet is 2-3 inches long. Jasmine flowers are white in colour. Its stems are slender, trailing, green and glaborous.

Cultural Importance of Jasmine in India
Jasmine is grown and marketed in various parts of the country. The jasmine flower, depending on variety, has different names in many languages in India. Some of those names are:
Maalatie or mallika in Sanskrit.
Chameli, juhie, or motiyaa in Hindi.
Jaaie, juie, saayalie, chamelie or mogaraa in Marathi.
Juie in Bengali.
Malle in Telugu. The double-flowered cultivar is called gundu malle.
Malligai in Tamil.

Jasmine flowers are worn in girls' and womens' hair mainly for their beauty and fragrance. They are also used in floral decorations for marriages and other important functions.
Throughout most of India, especially in the western and southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, etc., jasmine is cultivated commercially, for both the domestic purposes and other purposes such as perfume industry

Jasmine flower sellers (vendors) selling ready-made garlands of jasmine, bunches of jasmine, as well as flowers by weight, are a common sight on city streets in many parts of India. They may be found around entrances to temples, on major thoroughfares, and in major business areas (including bus stands). In India Jasmine is called the 'Moonshine in the garden'.

What is famous about Madurai malli?
Madurai is surrounded by several mountains. It is famous for Jasmine Flowers. Jasmine flowers are transported to other cities of India from Madurai. Madurai is well known for its fragrant Jasmine flowers. The city of Madurai is called Malligai Maanagar ("City of Jasmine").

Madurai Malli is an important horticultural produce. The buds are transported every day to major cities in India, like Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore.