About Ber
Ber (Indian jujube) is a hardy dryland fruit eaten fresh in winter. New large-fruited "apple ber" varieties have made it a profitable orchard crop.
Where Ber Is Grown
The main growing states and districts are listed below. Tap a state for its markets, season, agencies and buyers.
| State | Main districts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Sikar | The leading ber state. |
| Gujarat | Kutch, Bhavnagar, Amreli | Dryland ber. |
| Haryana | Hisar, Sirsa, Bhiwani | Ber orchards. |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Solapur, Jalgaon | Apple ber orchards. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam, Ujjain, Indore | Ber orchards. |
How It Is Grown
Ber trees tolerate drought and heat and are pruned hard each summer. Fruit ripens in winter.
Season
December–March.
Uses and Buyers
Fresh markets and a small processing trade (dried ber, candy).
Quality and Price
Graded by size, colour and sweetness.
Government Role
Ber has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. Government support comes through horticulture and crop missions, market regulation, export promotion and research.
Companies, Markets and Bodies
- Ninjacart (63 Ideas Infolabs Pvt Ltd)B2B fresh produceAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
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