Chilonji was first cultivated in China 4 thousand years ago. Then India and Afghanistan began to cultivate it in a cultured manner. It is known that it was planted in our republic in the middle of the 20th century.

The tree blooms in May and begins to harvest. By August, the fruits begin to ripen. One ball of it can yield 50-60 kg.

Fruit, flower and leaf are also useful.

Chilongjiydani is a very hardy plant. It is resistant to drought, heat (+44 degrees) and cold (-30 degrees) and almost does not choose land for growth.

Chilongjii produces crops every year. Its fruits contain 20-28% sugar, 0.3-2.5% acid, 2.93% protein, 1.73% dry matter, vitamin C 500-600 mg%, vitamin P 3.5 mg%, A contains 0.7% vitamin.

This fruit contains a large amount of rutin, which is very useful for people with high blood pressure (hypertensives). Because this vitamin expands blood vessels in the body and strengthens its walls.