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caRambola (AverrhoA CArAmbolA l.) pRoduction

• Generally, recommended as a dooryard fruit tree, however, may have some potential
as a “specialty” carambola

‘Sri Kembangan’

• Origin: Malaysia

• Medium to large size (7.6-12.7 cm long) and broad ribs

• Light yellow to orange color (mottling)

• Sweet (7-11oBrix) with fair to good flavor

• Generally, recommended as a dooryard fruit tree, however, may have some potential

as a “specialty” carambola

‘Lara’
• Origin: Florida

• Medium size (7.6-12.7 cm long) and broad ribs

• Light yellow to orange color

• Sweet (7-10oBrix) with good flavor

• Possible commercial potential, recommended as a dooryard fruit tree

Crop production strategy

Frequent nitrogen fertilizer applications to support flowering and fruit development and

vegetative growth. Maintain all other nutrients at nonlimiting levels. Maintain nonlimiting soil

moisture from flowering through harvest. Appropriate tree size control program to maintain

productive canopy. Keep trees foliated and actively growing throughout the year.

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