![]() However, you should err on the side of over watering during the first month or so after planting. Moderate water needs due to its naturally deep root system. I also inoculated the roots with micorriza which should help the plant obtain more nutrients and moisture.Ĭlick here to see my 6/9/13 post on the best planting technique to avoid transplantation shock. I added the potting soil because I was looking for some water retention on the slope. Even though I read that this plant wouldn’t mind that poor soil, I augmented the ground aggressively with planting mulch mixed in with some potting soil. I planted mine on a slope that is mainly clay, rock and sand. ![]() Like other varieties, you know this fruit is fully ripe when it falls into your hand with a light touch.Īpparently the plant is tolerant of just about any soil type, as long as it is not salty. The darker the fruit when you pick it, sweeter the flavor. However, the fruit is nearly black when ripe (As the fruit ripens it turns from green, yellow, orange, red and then finally nearly black). The size and shape of the Lolita variety cherries are similar to the other Surinam cherries.My two favorite varieties of Surinam Cherry (Lolita and Chamba): Regardless of the flavor, the unique appearance of this fruit in a dessert would definitely be a great conversation starter.I would recommend that you just get one of those (see my favorites below). However, there are several named superior varieties that have been developed which do not have that off putting flavor.Maximum ripeness reduces that resinous flavor as well.For example, if you cut the fruit in half, remove the seed and let the fruit chill in the fridge for a few hours, most of that resinous flavor goes away leaving a very pleasant, sweet and juicy treat.Apparently, for the varieties with the unfortunate resinous overtone, you can do a few things to augment that unappealing flavor.Regardless of the variety of Surinam cherry, the skin is very delicate and the flesh is melting. ![]() On the plus side, it was very very juicy. That being said it was not terrible either. I tried an unnamed variety and it had a rather resinous (pine like) flavor. Honestly, my first taste of the Surinam Cherry was not impressive.
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