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Q.I Got A 1 – 2 Years Old Pitanga. The Plant Bloomed Twice But No cherries Followed. Please Let Me Know What I Should Do To Make It

Zone 20201 | Anonymous added on April 3, 2023 | Answered

kind of a real fruit tree. It is in the ground and it is rapidly expanding . The soil is well drained, and I never owerwater.. Here is Costa Rica – height of 1000 m aboe SL. I would appreciate if You can help. Best Regards! Region – Costa Rica, 2 seasons- wet and dry… supposed to be ok?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 3, 2023

It is supposed to tolerate long dry spells but fruits better with ample water. They can fruit at 2 years old. Apply fertilizer quarterly and water during dry spells.

https://apps.cals.arizona.edu/arboretum/taxon.aspx?id=976
https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/surinam_cherry.html#Climate

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