Jaboticaba Tree Care Information About Jaboticaba Fruit Trees

Jaboticaba Tree Care A slow growing tree, jaboticaba requires medium to high sun exposure and will thrive in a wide range of soil mediums. In high pH soils, however, additional fertilization should be applied. In general, feed the tree three times a year with a complete fertilizer.

How long do Jaboticaba trees take to fruit?
How fast do Jaboticaba trees grow?
Are Jaboticaba self fertile?
Can you grow Jaboticaba indoors?
How tall do Jaboticaba trees grow?
Where does Jaboticaba tree grow?
Does Jaboticaba need full sun?
Is Jaboticaba good for you?
What does Jaboticaba taste like?
How do you germinate Jaboticaba?
What can I do with my Jaboticaba fruit?

How long do Jaboticaba trees take to fruit?

A prerequisite for enjoying the fruits of the Black Jaboticaba is patience. They can often take 6-7 years to come to fruit. However, we have found the Yellow Jabot produce fruit in as little as 3 years.

How fast do Jaboticaba trees grow?

The grafted plant will fruit considerably earlier than a seedling. One may expect a grafted plant to produce fruit within three years, It can take from 8 to 15 years for a seedling to mature into a fruiting tree. It is this very slow growth that has kept this plant from becoming as popular as it deserves to be.

Are Jaboticaba self fertile?

Jaboticaba Tree Pollination

Jaboticaba Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant.

Can you grow Jaboticaba indoors?

The Jaboticaba bonsai tree will thrive indoors in high light and appreciates being kept outdoors during the spring and summer. When night time temperatures drop below 45 degrees we suggest that you place the tree on a windowsill or on a table in front of one.

How tall do Jaboticaba trees grow?

The trees themselves are multi-trunked and evergreen, slowly growing to around 8 m tall. They can be pruned if required. Although hailing from the tropics, they're hardy plants that will tolerate light frosts.

Where does Jaboticaba tree grow?

Jaboticaba trees grow best on deep, rich, well-drained soil, but have grown and borne well on sand in central Florida and have been fairly satisfactory in the southern part of the state on oolitic limestone. Jaboticabas are usually grown from seeds in South America.

Does Jaboticaba need full sun?

A slow growing tree, jaboticaba requires medium to high sun exposure and will thrive in a wide range of soil mediums.

Is Jaboticaba good for you?

cauliflora fruits are an especially good source of minerals such as calcium, iron, and especially potassium and phosphorus, containing up to 34.6 and 13.2 mg in 100 g fresh fruits, respectively (Lorenzi et al., 2000). Jaboticaba also contains significant levels of certain amino acids like tryptophan and lysine.

What does Jaboticaba taste like?

One of the most common, known as red jaboticaba (although it is more of a violet color), tastes like blueberry yogurt. White jaboticabas taste like sour lychees, and Grimal jaboticabas taste like grape candy.

How do you germinate Jaboticaba?

Cut the jaboticaba berries in half. Scoop out the gelatinous, milky white flesh and spread it on a clean dinner plate. Pick out the small, flat seeds. Soak the seeds in a bowl of water for 24 hours, stirring them occasionally to help free them from the sugary pulp.

What can I do with my Jaboticaba fruit?

Jaboticaba can be used to make jams, marmalades, and other preserves. It is also popularly squeezed to make a fresh juice or fermented to make wine and liqueurs. Jaboticaba can be used with or without the skin still attached though removal of some or all of the skin will reduce the tannin content.