❤️ Red Surinam Cherry Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Red Surinam Cherry, Pitanga, Brazilian Cherry |
| Scientific name | Eugenia uniflora |
| Origin | South America (Brazil, Suriname) |
| Type | Evergreen tropical fruit shrub/tree |
| Fruit color | Bright red when ripe |
| Taste | Sweet-tart, aromatic, juicy |
| Season | March – June & Sept – Nov (2 crops/year) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 2–4 meters (small tree/shrub)
- Bearing age: 2–3 years (grafted/seedling)
- Yield: 15–25 kg fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 25–30 years
- Fruit weight: 10–15 g each
- Special: Star-ribbed red fruits rich in antioxidants ❤️
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun to partial shade) |
☀️ Very hardy plant — tolerates heat, light frost & drought.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Seeds or grafted saplings
- Spacing: 3 × 3 m
- Planting time: June–August
- Watering: Twice weekly (young) → weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per plant/year):
- FYM: 10–15 kg
- NPK: 300 g N + 200 g P + 200 g K
✂️ Light pruning after harvest keeps the plant bushy & productive.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Feb–March & Aug–Sept |
| Fruiting | Mar–Jun & Sept–Nov |
| First harvest | 2–3 years |
✅ Benefits
- Rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants 🍒
- Two harvests per year
- Beautiful ornamental & edible plant 🌿
- Can grow in pots or open ground
- Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies) 🐝
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