Carambola/ Starfruits
Botanical Name – Averrhoa carambola
Family -Oxalidaceae
Sweet and Tart
Soil –
The starfruit tree does best in loamy soil with good drainage. If creating your soil mix, using topsoil, compost, and a bit of sand (10%) should yield a good result.
Climate –
Full sunny condition is best for growing star fruits. Additionally, a hot and humid climate is also preferred and should be kept at a distance from frosting.
Seedlings and air layers
6X6 m
N : 100 g
P :50 g
K :100 g/tree
Sep – Dec
Yield
50 – 80 kg /
tree
