Carambola origin and varieties

Carambola is native to Malaysia and Indonesia, and is cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Hainan, Yunnan and other places in my country. Common varieties of carambola are:

1. Qigansong carambola: The ripening time of Qigansong carambola is from August to December. It has full flesh, rich juice, sweet taste, high quality and small core. And there are fewer seeds and more edible parts.

2. Dongguan sweet carambola: The fruit is extra large, with plump flesh, orange flesh color, juicy and sweet taste, small seeds, good quality and many edible parts.

3. Malaysian sweet carambola: Malaysian sweet carambola has orange-yellow fruit, regular fruit shape, full flesh, small core, high edible rate, honey aroma and excellent quality.

Carambola ripening months

The flowering period of carambola is from April to July, and the fruit maturity time is from July to December. After the fruit is mature, it can be picked and put on the market.

Carambola fruits are available all year round and grow alternately, but the time to market in large quantities is in the autumn, that is, around September to October every year, when the quality is better.

What are the best months to eat carambola?

Carambola is best eaten around August, that is, around the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is when it matures in large quantities and is also the most delicious. when.

The market price of carambola

Carambolas bloom around July and then mature and go on the market in July or August. The harvest price will be affected by the variety and place of origin. The impact is generally 7-8 yuan per pound.