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Starfruit
Averrhoa carambola
- Days to harvest
- 365–730 days
- Sunlight
- 6–10 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 600 cm
- Minimum container size
- 80cm deep × 80cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 200 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-35 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Grafted seedlings
Soil requirements
Well-drained loamy soil, pH 5.5-6.5
Companion Plants
- Lemongrassmoderate
Lemongrass border deters starfruit moth (Thosea asigna) and fruit fly that are primary pests of star fruit
Common Pests & Diseases
Safety Notes
WARNING: Star fruit consumption is DANGEROUS for people with kidney disease — can cause fatal nephrotoxicity. Always inform consumers of this risk. Otherwise safe fruit with minimal pesticide needs.
Market Demand
Moderate; fresh fruit and juice
Regional Notes
B10 variety popular in Malaysia
Sources
- MARDI Tropical Fruit Research 2024 — Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute · Last reviewed: 2024-06-01
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Category: Tropical Fruit