STAR FRUIT

The Karambola fruit, which has varieties such as Arkin, Fwang Tung, Golden Star, Hoku, Kaiang, Maha, Sri Kembanqan (Kembangan), Wheeler, Thayerand Newcombe, is ellipsoidal from the egg, 2-1/2 to 5 inches (6-13 cm) long, 5 grains It has leaf veins. When we cut it crosswise, a star shape comes out. The skin is thin, light to dark yellow, and the soft cuticle is waxy, The seeds lose their viability a few days after they come out of the fruit. Small trees produce good quality Carambolas.

carambola; It is believed to originate from Sri Lanka and the Moluccas, but has been cultivated for centuries in southern Asia and Malaysia. Today, it is produced in Far East countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, as well as Israel and Brazil.

Carambola is classified as subtropical. That's because mature trees can tolerate 27 degrees F (-2 C). Young plants are more susceptible and can die at 32°F (0°C). Carambolas can be damaged by flooding or strong hot and bad winds.