Will definitely have to look for it on our next trip to Hawaii. Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on July 18, 2012: Hi punacoast. Originating from Central America, it has been widely cultivated throughout the tropical West Indies, Pacific, and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated easily from seed, but it would take 10 years or more for the young seedling to mature and produce fruits. I’ll describe how I experience a general apple. When will be the season for this fruit in Hawaii? I bet you, it will be heavenly. He's an avid gardener, traveler, and photographer. Movie Master from United Kingdom on July 18, 2012: Hi punacoast, the star apple is new to me, what a fabulous name and beautiful fruit when cut open. The Vietnamese call star apple qua vu sua (breast milk fruit) and French Polynesians name it pomme de lait (milk apple) because of the abundance of a rich, creamy juice oozing from the pulp. It sounds so exotic and delicious! Question: What’s the season for this fruit and if I go to Hawaii where can I buy them? apples? The delicate jelly-like pulp is sweet and very juicy. In Hawaii, people simply eat fresh star apple as a snack or dessert. Star apple only grows in a tropical or subtropical climate. Cut the fruit in half and use a spoon to scoop out the white pulp around the “starburst” core. It has spread to the lowlands of Central America and is now grown throughout the tropics, including Southeast Asia. There is definitely a range of flavors depending on the ripeness of the fruit. So glad you enjoyed the article and I hope you'll get to taste this wonderful fruit in the near future. White star apple or Chrysophyllum albidum is a forest fruit that's commonly found in tropical Africa. However, they have a strong unpleasant smell, especially at night, probably to attract certain type of pollinators. Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with Description/Taste Star Apples are round and approximately two to four inches in diameter at maturity. Pinpoint your location annonymously through the The thick skin is one of the characteristics of this fruit which I love this fruit so much and have had them for almost 30 years. Star Apple. Between its ease of storage and delicately balanced taste, JUICI is truly the perfect apple! The tree of this genus is erect, 25 to 100 ft. in length, with a short trunk to 3 ft. in diameter There’s another variety of star apple in Hawaii that both the skin and the pulp turn brilliant deep purple when ripe. Colour: All green skinned when immature, the purple variety develops to a deep purple skin when ripe and the green variety develops to a light golden green skin. Miss them so much. We're proud to be the exclusive grower of this delicious modern apple variety. You can also make a fruit salad with star apple and other tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and papaya. Answer: No, you cannot order this fruit from Hawaii. In Hawaii, birds and rats love star apples; they will devour the fruits on the tree faster than you could pick! Star apple has small, pretty pale yellow flowers. Star apple is found growing in farms, gardens, parks, as well as in the wild, on all the islands of Hawaii. I've visited a starfruit plantation in Costa Rica and have eaten them dozens of times in my life apart from that. Here in Hawaii, my tree is having its second round of flowering, with fruits from the first round are still on the branches! Star apple is very popular worldwide due to its sweet and tangy taste, it also contains vitamins, and minerals, which has beneficial effects on the body. As with the mountain apple or abiu, star apple is rarely seen for sale at supermarkets in Hawaii. Question: Can I order starfruit from Hawaii? You have better luck finding it at farmers markets (like the Maku’u farmers market or Kalapana night market in Puna) and also try the organic fruit/vegetable section at local health food stores. If you visit Hawaii in May-June, you will see them for sale at many farmers markets around the islands. You can drink the juice by spooning it out, just never sip it directly from the fruit! Viet Doan (author) from Big Island, Hawaii on September 12, 2018: Thank you Trang Hua for your comments. STAR APPLE Chrysophyllum cainito. It is a tall fruit tree, up to 50-60 feet, and easily recognized by its unique foliage: the leaves are dark glossy green on top and golden brown on the underside. Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that The rind and the skin contain a sap that is astringent and will make your lips feel “sandpapery”! Also, don’t eat the hard-as-a-rock black seeds! All photos were taken with a Samsung Digimax 301 3.2MP Digital Camera. Answer: The peak season is February-April. This dark yellowish fruit is usually cultivated in rural areas and is abundant from December to April. The author lives in a quiet seaside community in lower Puna on the Big Island. He often climbs on the ladder - or sometime leans precariously out the third floor’s bedroom window - to pick the fruits! Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on July 22, 2018: I love star apple so much. I haven't tried it yet, may be next time when my tree is fruiting. Less ripe starfruit will be more The taste of star apple is not only sweet but there is unique sensation like eating the coconut meat. Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of You sink your teeth into The star apple is an exotic fruit with a tough, inedible skin that ranges in color from green to purple, depending on the stage of ripeness. Star apple is also known as ‘Chrysophyllum Cainito’ came from the family of Sapotaceae, which usually grows in tropical climate countries including the Philippines. In India, street vendors make a refreshing star apple lassi (smoothie) by blending the ripe fruit with yogurt and pistachio nuts. Star apple is not a native fruit tree of Hawaii. your neighbors and the world! Really interesting. Answer: Southern CA stays warm for at least another 2 months, the young fruits will have enough time to mature and will be ready for picking in about a month. Aloha! Filet Steak (8oz) 2pk Certified Sterling No Hook, Flat Iron Steak (8oz) 2pk Certified Sterling, Heirloom Cherry Mixed - JK Thille Ranches, Dairy Yogurt Whole Milk Vanilla Organic Straus, Groc Container Lids Deli Clear (Polypropylene), Copyright © 1996-2020, Specialty Produce, All Rights Reserved | 1929 Hancock St., Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92110 | 800.221.9730 |. Voted up and interesting. Come visit Hawaii soon. Grafted trees from a local nursery or air-layered cuttings are better options, as they may bear fruits 1-2 years after planting in the ground. Star apple (botanical name Chrysophyllum cainito) is an exotic fruit with a delightful taste that you should try when visiting Hawaii. this world? Will they ripen here in CA? Its skin is smooth, leathery and depending on variety either purple to red or yellow to green in color. Star apple is known to be a prolific fruit bearer; a single tree can produce hundreds of fruit in one season (March to June). The author has a big star apple tree in his front yard. I doubt that it would grow here in Southern Oklahoma, it gets way too dry. Star apple is best enjoyed when it has been chilled in the refrigerator. Have not see it in markets here in New England. My email is byronreid6@ g mail.com.I am looking for this fruit camitoor star apple fruit ,I living in the U.K. And never seen it in this country.so please email me and let me know if I could by buy the fruit from you. Weight/size: Size varies from 4 to 8cm in diameter. So glad the article brought back memory of star apples for you! It is already sweet and it is good to taste the fruit. Thank you for such an interesting article, voted up and shared. After extensive research and development, the incredible JUICI™ apple was created. Shape: The fruit is round in shape. Interesting hub and great pictures.
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