Macarandiba fruit

₹160.00

Macarandiba is a semideciduous tree with a small crown, that can grow 20 - 40 metres tall. The bole often has basal prop roots, it can be 40 - 80cm in diameter. The fruit is much esteemed in Brazil, where it is both gathered from the wild and also often cultivated, especially around Rio de Janeiro.Fruit - raw or made into preserves . A sweet, farinaceous pulp. The greeny-yellow, globose fruit can be 4cm in diameter, containing 1 - 2 large seeds The wood is of average texture, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, slightly susceptible to wood-eating organisms. It is suitable for general carpentry, external use, railway ties, posts etc. Height : 30.00 m Growth Rate : Medium Botanical Name: Manilkara salzmannii Cultivation Status : Cultivated, Wild

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.