SURINAM CHERRY BLACK

₹150.00

Surinam Cherry is a rare and improved variety of Surinam cherry known for its dark purple to almost black colored fruits and sweet flavor. Unlike the common red Surinam cherry, this variety has a milder taste with less bitterness, making it more enjoyable for fresh eating. The fruits are small, ribbed, and glossy, turning deep purple or black when fully ripe. The flesh is juicy, aromatic, and sweet with a slight tangy flavor. Because of its attractive color and pleasant taste, it is often grown in home gardens and specialty fruit farms. The plant grows as a small tree or dense shrub and adapts well to tropical and subtropical climates. It is also valued as an ornamental plant because of its shiny green leaves and colorful fruits. Due to its unique appearance, sweet taste, and nutritional benefits, Black Surinam Cherry is popular for fresh consumption, juices, jams, and desserts Botanical name: Eugenia uniflora Origin: Suriname and broader northern South America (Brazil, Guyana region)

Planting Method

Site Selection

Thrives in subtropical/tropical climates. Prefers full sun and well-drained fertile soil.

Planting

Dig pits 1–1.5 ft deep. Mix soil with Vermicompost. Maintain 2–3 meters spacing between plants.

Care

Watering:

Regular intervals; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fungicide:

Saaf , Bavistin , Copper Oxychloride , Blitox

Pesticide:

Hilban , Nagata

Growth:

Foliar Spray , Npk 19-19-19 , Factamfos , Urea , Blaukorn

Flowering:

SOP , Potash , K Potash , 18-18-18(Flowering & Growth)

Harvest

Fruit appears 1–2 years after planting. Harvest when fruits turn vibrant and slightly soft.

Key Features

Tangy, sweet-tart fruits rich in Vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. Used fresh or for juices.

Propagation

Propagated via seeds, stem cuttings, or grafting. Grafted plants produce fruit much faster.