Flowering and fruiting

• Flowering: february march
• Duration of flowering is 25 days
• Normally 99% hermaphrodite flower drop.
• 15% flower perfect flower set fruit
• 1 0.25 % reaches maturity.

Climate and soil

• Tropical fruit can be grown up to 1100masl. Best
• grown up to 500m.
• 24-27⁰ c ideal
• Bright sunny days and moderate humidity
• High humidity during fruiting period causes powdery mildew and anthracnose.
• Ph 5.5-7.5
• However, it can tolerate up to 48⁰ C during fruit development with regular irrigations, which improve fruit size, quality and maturity.
• Low temperatures (13⁰ C-19⁰ C) are good for flower bud differentiation.
• It can be grown in areas with rainfall from 25cm to 250cm if no high humidity water stress or rest 2-3 months before flowering improves flower bud formation.
• Temperature, rainfall and wind velocity are the main climatic factors, which influence its growth and fruiting. It cannot stand severe frost, especially when the tree is young.
• Rain during flowering is detrimental to the crop as it interferes with pollination but also encourages greater incidence of pests and diseases.
• Dry period before blossoming is conducive to profuse flowering. Strong winds and cyclones during fruiting season can play havoc and blow away the crop completely.