They like well drained soil with balanced organic matter and plenty of water. In Zones 9 to 11, plant Achacha Trees in full sun or a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. The trees will not tolerate standing water, so plant on raised mounds if flooding is possible in the area.
How long does it take for Achacha to fruit?
6 to 8 years
How do you eat Garcinia humilis?
Eating the fruit The rather tough, bitter rind can be split open with a knife or with the teeth, and the edible part of the fruit sucked off the seed. The Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has found that the fruit keeps well for four to six weeks as long as it stays out of the fridge.
What does Achachairu taste like?
The flesh easily separates from the skin. Achachas typically have one to two almond-sized seeds that are woody and inedible. The flavor of the tropical fruit is sweet with a bit of a sour tang like a mango or peach.
What does Achacha fruit taste like?
A cousin of the mangosteen, Achachas are tangy and refreshing, the taste vaguely resembling that of a passionfruit although the texture is completely different. An Achacha is egg-shaped in appearance about 4cm x 6cm, has a seed similar to a lychee and when ripe is bright orange in colour.