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Giant Sete-Capotes: new finding!
« on: February 13, 2023, 08:04:59 AM »
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Introducing the giant fruit variety of Sete Capotes seeds! With an indigenous name of "Aguaricará", meaning "fruit of a tree trunk covered with several layers of bark and excavated" in Guarani, this unique tree is known for its striking appearance.

Originating from different types of forests in Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais to Río Grande do Sul in Brazil and Corrientes and Misiones in Argentina, this tree can reach a height of 4-10 meters with a rounded canopy in full sun and a pyramidal shape in forests. The trunk is twisted with small holes and measures 20 to 30 cm in diameter, with a thick bark consisting of several layers. The leaves are simple, opposite, and have a matte green color, longer than wide, oblong with a rough and leathery texture, 6.5 to 12 cm long and 3-5 cm wide, with a rounded base and an oval tip. The ribs are distinct, pubescent and protrude on the upper side. The flowers are hermaphroditic and are born at the junction of the leaf and branch. The bud is 1 cm in diameter and after opening, the flower measures 3-4 cm in diameter. The calyx (outer layer) is irregular and measures 9 mm long and the corolla (inner layer) contains 5 to 7 white petals 1.6 to 1.8 cm long, with crenated margins. The fruits are 3 to 4.3 cm in diameter, yellowish green when mature, with an acidic and sweet flavor reminiscent of a mix between pear, jaboticaba and orange.

Growing tips:

This tree is tough and grows quickly, with a proven resistance to frost down to -6 degrees below zero (temperature where it doesn't even lose leaves and is not damaged) It prefers deep soil, sandy or loamy (red earth), with a neutral pH and rich in organic matter. The tree begins to bear fruit three years after planting and is also very drought-resistant.

Seed cultivation:

Seeds can retain germination power for more than a year after being cleaned and dried. They germinate in 40 to 60 days when planted in organic matter-rich substrate. The seedlings reach 30 cm with 6 months of cultivation.

Planting:

It can be planted in full sun and in forests with large spaced trees. Open holes are recommended with a spacing of 5 x 5 m, with dimensions of 40 cm width, height, and depth, mixing the surface of the soil with 500 g of lime, 1 kg of ash, and 8 kg of well-rotted organic matter, leaving a tincture for 2 months. The best planting time is spring. Once planted, water every two weeks during the first 3 months, and then only if it hasn't rained for more than 1 month.

Cultivation and maintenance:

Simple formation pruning and removal of branches that are born at the base of the trunk or are obstructing the formation of the crown is all that is required. Fertilize with an organic compound once a year during the growing season. And with its giant fruit size of 4.3 cm in diameter, Seven Capotes is sure to impress and provide a bountiful harvest for years to come.

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Re: Giant Sete-Capotes: new finding!
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2023, 06:37:53 PM »
I grow sete capotes since 2013 and tasted many varieties, this one is unique