Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata)
₹2,900.00 Regular Price
₹1,000.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Eugenia involucrata — Rio Grande Cherry, Cherry of the Rio Grande.
Native Home: Southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Height: 4–10 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Dense wood with limited local woodworking uses.
Harvesting: Deep red to purple fruits are hand-picked when fully ripe.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for grafted plants; seed-grown trees may take longer.
Products: Fresh fruit, jams, jellies, juice, and preserves.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Native South American communities have traditionally eaten the sweet, aromatic fruits.
Global Spread: Cultivated in Brazil and grown by fruit enthusiasts in the United States and other subtropical regions.
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