The Yellow Carambola, also known as Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola), is a unique tropical fruit celebrated for its bright color, refreshing flavor, and decorative star-shaped slices. These Non-GMO Yellow Carambola Seeds are easy to grow and ideal for gardeners in warm or indoor tropical environments.
Perfect for backyard growers or tropical plant enthusiasts, this variety produces sweet, crisp fruit that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Grow your own exotic harvest and enjoy nature’s tropical delight right at home.
Features
- Non-GMO Premium Seeds: 100% natural, untreated, and safe for organic gardening.
- Tropical Flavor: Produces juicy, mildly sweet, golden-yellow star fruits.
- Compact Growth: Ideal for containers, patios, or tropical outdoor gardens.
- Fast-Growing Variety: Early fruiting under proper warm conditions.
- Ornamental & Productive: Beautiful glossy foliage with fragrant blooms.
- Perfect for Warm Regions: Thrives in sunny, tropical, and subtropical climates.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola
- Common Name: Yellow Star Fruit / Carambola
- Plant Type: Tropical perennial fruit tree
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Growth Habit: Small to medium-sized tree
- Mature Height: 10–25 feet
- Spread: 10–15 feet
- Fruit Type: 5-ribbed star-shaped, golden-yellow fruit
- Flavor Profile: Sweet and mildly tart
- Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil with organic matter
- Soil pH: 5.5–6.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent soil moisture
- Temperature Range: 68°F–95°F (20°C–35°C)
- Plant Spacing: 10–15 feet apart (outdoor planting)
- Germination Time: 14–28 days
- Maturity Period: 2–3 years for fruiting under tropical conditions
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
- Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
- Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
- Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation:
- Soak Carambola seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting.
- Sowing:
- Sow seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Maintain soil temperature between 75°F–85°F for best germination.
- Light:
- Place seedlings in full sunlight or under grow lights indoors.
- Watering:
- Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overwatering.
- Transplanting:
- Transplant seedlings outdoors once temperatures remain above 70°F.
- Fertilization:
- Apply balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth.
- Maintenance:
- Prune lightly to maintain shape and promote branching.
- Harvesting:
- Harvest fruits when they turn bright yellow and edges begin to brown slightly.
