Abiu Giant Plants(Pouteria Caimito)

Abiu/ Pouteria Caimito is native to the Amazonian region of South America, are also known as Golden Star Apple and its has known in different names in different places,some of the names are : Temare in Venezuela, Caimito in Colombia, Luma or Cauje in Ecuador, Abieiro or Caimito in Brazil, Yellow Sapote or Yellow star apple in Trinidad.

Abiu fruit form varies from spherical to oval, pointed at the distal finish. It has a creamy, jelly-like texture and tastes sweet. It’s a flavor best delineated as caramel. The pulp is semi-transparent and of a dish consistency. It may be scooped out with a spoon and seeds may be simply removed. Abiu is bright yellow once ripe, all area unit terribly sweet.

Abiu is taken into account to be one of the simplest of the sapotes. Abiu fruit has a significant source of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Common Name: Golden Star Apple

Botanical Name: Pouteria Caimito

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate