Warm humid areas - can grow in most parts of the tropics and subtropics. Comes from the headwaters of the Amazon

Culture

Young trees need protection from cold wind. Only light pruning is required. In fruit fly susceptible areas fruit can be bagged for protection. Light feeding frequently.

Two crops a year between January and September. Usually some fruit on trees most of the year. Pick when firm but mature - at least half yellow half green. If picked too green, the milky latex on the skin will stick to your lips when you eat it.

High level of acceptability at the fruit tastings. Currrently being sent to markets in southern capital cities. Fruit is very fragile and needs to bepacked carefully.