Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Harvesting and yield

• The fruiting starts from second year after planting.
• The fruits are harvested at different stages of maturity based on purpose of use.
• Half to fully ripe fruits can be utilized for various purposes.
• Mature green fruits are suitable for Vit. C, extraction.
• All fruits may not ripen at a time. Hence repeated harvesting is required.
• The fruit is thin skinned, delicate and highly susceptible to bruising. An average yield of 2 kg/plant could be obtained from four-year-old trees.