Fruit · Perennial

Star Fruit (Carambola)

Sown Jun–Jul · 3–4 years to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for star fruit (carambola).

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same fruit group — soonest to crop first

Strawberry 90–120 days Pepino 4–6 months Pineapple 450–540 days Litchi 5–7 years

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial

Sowing Jun–Jul

Duration 3–4 yr

Spacing 6 × 6 m

Soil pH 5.5–6.5

Water 1200–1800 mm

Temperature 22–32 °C

Seed rate Nursery

Yield 15–25 t

Watch for Fruit fly, anthracnose

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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Growing Star Fruit (Carambola)

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