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Pitanga Eugenia uniflora Seeds for Planting in Home Orchard and Backyard Garden

Pitanga Eugenia uniflora Seeds for Planting in Home Orchard and Backyard Garden

Pitanga Eugenia uniflora Seeds for Planting in Home Orchard and Backyard Garden

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Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora), also known as Surinam Cherry, is a compact tropical fruit tree that produces bright red, sweet-tart fruit. Perfect for home orchards, backyard gardens, and edible landscapes, Pitanga provides nutritious fruit and ornamental foliage.

This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and is Non-GMO, making it ideal for gardeners seeking exotic tropical fruit from seed.

Features

  • Produces bright red, sweet-tart Pitanga fruit
  • Compact size suitable for home orchards and backyard gardens
  • Evergreen tropical fruit tree with ornamental foliage
  • Non-GMO seeds
  • Low-maintenance, fast-growing

Specifications

  • Scientific Name: Eugenia uniflora
  • Common Name: Pitanga / Surinam Cherry
  • Plant Type: Tropical perennial fruit tree
  • Growth Habit: Upright, bushy tree
  • Mature Height: 815 ft (smaller in containers)
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 1011 (container planting possible in cooler zones)
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
  • Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (5.57.0)
  • Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
  • Germination Time: 24 weeks
  • Days to Fruit: 23 years from seed under optimal conditions
  • Seed Type: Non-GMO
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Climate Preference: Warm, frost-free tropical/subtropical regions
  • Suggested Growing Sites: Home orchards, backyard gardens, patios, containers
  • Winter Care: Protect seedlings from frost; mulch base in cooler climates

Planting Guide

  • Soak seeds in warm water for 2448 hours to improve germination.
  • Sow seeds 1/41/2 inch deep in well-draining, fertile seed-starting mix.
  • Keep soil moist and maintain temperatures of 7085F (2129C) until germination.
  • Transplant seedlings into garden beds or containers after reaching 68 inches tall.
  • Provide full sun to partial shade, regular watering, and occasional fertilization; mulch around base in winter.

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