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Araticú from Argentina/Brazil
« on: April 21, 2023, 12:55:54 PM »


Introducing the Araticú #3, a delicious native fruit from Argentina and Brazil that is sure to satisfy your taste buds! We have a limited stock of these highly sought-after seeds available for purchase. You can buy 5 seeds for $14 USD or 10 seeds for $23 USD, etc.

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The Araticú #3 tree grows up to 6-8 meters tall with a brown trunk and whitish spots, measuring 30-40 cm in diameter. Its branches form in a zigzag shape, and the leaves are simple with a short, yellowish stalk measuring 0.8-1.7 cm in length. The leaf blade is lanceolate in shape, with a cuneate base and an acuminated or tapered tip, measuring 5-12 cm in length and 1.5-2.9 cm in width. The species is easily identified by its glabrous and elliptical leaves. The cream-colored flowers are axillary and helical in shape, with 3 petals and nectaries located at their base. The fruits are syncarps with an areolate skin (with protruding dots) that is yellow with black spots, measuring up to 7 cm in length and 5 cm in width.

To grow Araticú #3, you'll need a subtropical climate, but it can withstand frosts of up to -7 degrees Celsius. Adapts well to sandy or clay soils that are deep, well-draining, with a pH ranging from acidic to neutral and rich in organic matter.

The seeds are a grayish-brown color and are triangular in shape, retaining germination power for up to 2 years if stored clean and dry in a dark place. When planted immediately after harvesting, they germinate in 40 to 75 days. The seedlings reach 40 cm in height with 8-10 months of age, but they prefer a shaded environment for proper formation. Fruit production starts in 4-5 years, depending on the soil and cultural practices.

To plant Araticú #3, you can grow it in full sun or mixed reforestation areas as it produces edible fruits for wildlife. In a plantation, it's best to plant it in a 5 x 5 or 6 x 6 m spacing, digging a hole that is 50 cm wide, deep, and tall, filling it with 20% sand and about 8 kg of well-cured organic compost. If the soil is too acidic, add 2 kg of lime to the hole and leave it to cure for 3 months before planting. Irrigate with 10 liters of water per week for the first 2 months.

When cultivating Araticú #3, only prune the crown's formation and remove any branches that grow at the base of the trunk or cross into the crown's interior. Fertilize with organic compost, such as 5-6 kg of well-cured chicken manure and 50 g of N-P-K 10-10-10, doubling this amount every year until the 2nd year, then continue fertilizing annually in the spring. Remember to distribute the fertilizer in the projection of the crown, with a distance from the trunk equal to the circumference's measurement.

Araticú #3 fruits in late summer and can be grown in green areas and urban reforestation due to its small size. The fruits are delicious for consumption in their natural state. The fruits can also be depulped, and the pulp can be frozen for immediate use in making jams, mousses, ice creams, jellies, juices, and sparkling beverages like champagne. The fruits have a moderately thick skin and are resistant to handling, lasting for about 8 days after harvest in fresh places and up to 20 days in refrigerators.

Don't miss out on the chance to taste the best-flavored Araticú native to Argentina and Brazil. Order your seeds now before they run out! Contact me at marcospcmusica gmail.com or PM, thanks.