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Star
Apple (Chrysopyhllum
cainito) |
Fruit can be purple or green depending on the variety. When cut
in half there is an attractive star pattern. The flesh is sweet
and tastes very smooth and aromatic. Comes from the West Indies.
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Soil
Characteristics |
Wide range of soil
types provided drainage is good |
| Climate Requirements |
Warm
humid areas, intolerant of low temperatures, frosts and wind. |
| Culture |
In fruit fly
susceptible areas fruit can be bagged for protection, but the
bags don't stop the fruit bats, who also enjoy this fruit. Light
feeding frequently. Prune only for shape when young and for
diseased branches. |
| Harvesting |
Bears in mid
to late winter. Fruit are picked when fully coloured (purple)
or when softening (green). Fruit picked too early will not mature
and contain an unpleasant latex. |
Length of time
until first crop |
Four
years. Grafting and air layering is recommended |
| Marketing Notes |
Difficult
to transport due to soft nature and short life. High value if
successful. |
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Food Preparation
The Star Apple has low acidity
, so the addition of a little lime juice will enhance the flavour.
Mainly eaten fresh by themselves. Star
Apple Whip Further information
Purdue
University - Centre for New Crops and Plants - Star Apple
This site is a chapter from a book written by Julia Morton.
Gives a detailed description of the different varieties, climate,
soil, season, pests and diseases and food uses. You can purchase
this classic book Fruits
of Warm Climates online from Amazon.
NSW
Agriculture - Star Apple
Contains detailed marketing inforrmation and statistics including
wholesale prices for Star Apple on the Sydney market, for 1999.
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Cape
Tribulation Bed and Breakfast accommodation on an exotic tropical fruit
orchard in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest
Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm, Lot 5 Nicole Drive, Cape Tribulation, Queensland,
4873, Australia - Tel: 0740 980057 - Fax: 0740 980067
digby@capetrib.com.au.
Last updated
August 29, 2008
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