Jamun

There’s something special about fruits that arrive with the rain. Tangy, juicy, and rooted in tradition, these seven monsoon fruits — from jamun to amla — bring back memories of carefree bites and purple-stained tongues. Here’s a guide to seasonal flavours you won’t want to miss this rainy season.

Explore India's forgotten fruits, such as Wild Mango, Jamun, and Bael. Learn how these unique fruits support digestion and where they are found in India.

Next time you’re eating a jamun, don’t throw away the seeds. Here’s what nutritionists and studies say about how it helps regulate diabetes, and how you can make seed powder at home.

Sudhanshu Kumar from Bihar has a fully automated farm with a wireless broadband connection, and incorporates scientific farming methods to grow a vast variety of fruit trees, including mangoes, lychees, jamuns, and dragonfruits. He earns around Rs 80 lakh a year

Borne by tall, gangly trees whose generously spread out branches give shade throughout the year, jamuns hold a sentimental value for many.