Star Fruit Sour ( Grafted )

Experience the unique and tangy flavor of the Star Fruit Sour (Grafted)! This captivating fruit tree produces star-shaped fruits with a vibrant yellow hue and a delightfully sour taste. Perfect for adding a touch of tropical flair to your garden, this grafted variety offers enhanced fruit production and a more compact growth habit.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Unique Fruit Shape: Produces distinctive star-shaped fruits that are visually appealing and add a touch of exoticism.
2. Tangy Flavor: Offers a refreshing and tangy taste, perfect for juices, salads, and garnishes.
3. Grafting Advantage: Ensures faster fruiting and higher yields compared to seedlings.
4. Compact Growth: Ideal for smaller gardens and container planting, making it suitable for various spaces.
5. Easy to Grow: Relatively low-maintenance and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Plant Care Guide

Ideal Plantation Locations

Star Fruit Sour thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates with plenty of sunshine. They prefer well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH. Suitable regions include Florida, southern California, and Hawaii in the United States.

Planting & Gardening Instructions

1. Location: Choose a sunny location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
2. Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and fertility.
3. Planting: Plant the grafted Star Fruit Sour at the same depth it was growing in the nursery container.
4. Spacing: Allow ample space between trees, typically 15-20 feet, for optimal growth and fruit production.

Watering

Water deeply and consistently during the establishment phase. Once established, water regularly during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizers

Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer, such as a citrus or fruit tree fertilizer. Follow the fertilizer instructions carefully.

Repotting Instructions

Re-pot container-grown Star Fruit Sour trees every 2-3 years into a larger pot with fresh potting mix to accommodate their growing roots.

Fruiting Season

The fruiting season typically occurs during late summer and fall.

Usage Ideas

• Fresh Consumption: Enjoy the fruits fresh, adding a tangy twist to salads and fruit platters.
• Juices & Smoothies: Create refreshing juices and smoothies with the sour and sweet flavors.
• Culinary Uses: Use the fruits as a garnish for cocktails, desserts, and savory dishes.
• Ornamental Value: Add a touch of tropical beauty to your garden or patio.

Care Tips

• Pest and Disease Control: Monitor for common pests like scale insects and diseases like powdery mildew.
• Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain shape, encourage air circulation, and improve fruit production.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the tree to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.