Averrhoa carambola cv. B17

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Averrhoa carambola cv. Arkin Averrhoa carambola cv. Kari

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	This new variety is probably the sweetest of all. From fruit set it takes 11 weeks to turn yellow and 2 more weeks to become orange. Orange fruits are the sweetest. Carambola or "star fruit" is a tropical evergreen tree native to Java and Southern Asia. Its height varies from 3-5 m (10-16 ft), with leaves of 8-18 cm (3-7 ") along the stems and short inflorescences. The fruits grow in bunches all over the tree, its shape is a star of 5 points, elliptical, 10x5 cm (4x2 "), yellow-orange when rip. Averrhoa carambola has a thin and waxy skin, with a mild, sweet to acid flesh that is translucent, succulent, soft and crisp. It is available from mid-summer to mid-winter, mostly eaten fresh or in fruit salads and as garnish. Less ripped fruit is best pickled and used in preserves and chutneys. Contains vitamins A and C, phosphorous and potassium. The variety "Arkin" is the most successful cultivar commerce to date because it is firm and compact helping withstand picking, packing and shipping stresses. The main characteristic of this variety is its medium size with an approximate weight of 0.2-0.4 lb. It has very sweet juicy firm flesh with few seeds. The fruit's low acidity and appealing flavour make it more popular with the consumer. The size of this plant is:


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