Blue Jaboticaba

₹400.00

Blue Jaboticaba is a rare and attractive evergreen fruit tree known for its unique bluish-purple fruits and ornamental appeal. It is a slow to moderate-growing plant with reddish young leaves that mature into glossy green foliage. The tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and thrives in tropical climates. Its small white flowers grow directly on the trunk, followed by sweet, juicy fruits, and it can produce multiple harvests in a year with proper care. Botanical name: Myrciaria vexator Native region: Cuba

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.