Northeastern Brazil is home to the Bahia Cherry, or Eugenia Bahiensis. This cherry has a sweet flavour and is a pretty plant. When ripe, this extremely unusual fruit changes from purple to black. Antioxidants and vitamin A are abundant in it. It develops into a medium-sized tree and produces clusters of fruits.
Common Name: Bahia Cherry
Botanical Name: Eugenia bahiensis
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 6-8 months
Maintenance Required: Moderate
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Planting and Care | Seeds should be cleaned, dried, and dusted with a fungicide. The fruits are usually picked manually in the cool of the early morning and must be handled with care. |
| Special Feature | The fruits are considered beneficial to patients with liver ailments, diarrhoea and dysentery, as well as those with coughs or colds. The juice may be gargled to relieve sore throat. |
| Uses/Benefits | Bahia cherries are eaten out of hand. sauce or puree can be utilized as a topping on cake, pudding, ice cream or sliced bananas, or used in other culinary products. |
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