Starfruit

How to eat

Eat raw or in juices, fruit salad

Nutritional Info

High in vitamin C, potassium, fiber, antioxidants

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic, supports digestion, caution for kidney conditions (oxalates)

Planting Distance

5–6 meters apart in food forests or orchards to allow sunlight and air circulation

Harvest Time

2–4 years after planting (faster with grafted trees). Fruits mature 60–75 days after flowering. In Costa Rica, fruiting occurs several times per year, especially after heavy rains, with a peak in the dry season (December–March)