Okay, here is my sharing about my carambola tree planting.
So I’ve been wanting to grow my own fruit for a while now, you know, get in touch with nature and all that good stuff. I decided to go with a starfruit tree, or carambola as some folks call it. Seemed pretty exotic and I’ve always loved the taste of starfruit.
First off, I made sure to find a good spot in my yard. This baby needs lots of sun, so I picked a place that gets sunlight all day long, away from the house, my shed, and those pesky power lines. I also made sure the soil there was well-drained ’cause these trees don’t like soggy feet.
I dug a nice, big hole and planted my little tree. Now, I knew these guys aren’t exactly low-maintenance. They need their food, just like us! So, I’ve been fertilizing it regularly. I got this 6-4-6 fertilizer that also has some extra goodies like manganese and iron. I started giving it a little something every month, and as it get big, I feed it maybe four to six times every year. It’s like feeding a growing kid, gotta keep them well-nourished!
- Planting: Found a super sunny spot.
- Soil: Made sure it drains well. No wet feet for this tree!
- Fertilizing: Regular feedings with a 6-4-6 fertilizer, plus some micronutrients.
I’ve also been keeping an eye on the watering. It’s not been too dry here lately, but I know these trees aren’t built for drought. If it gets really hot and dry, I’ll be giving it some extra drinks.
I planted it about 30 feet from my house. It’s got plenty of room to grow without bumping into anything, and it won’t be shaded by the other trees in my yard. They need all that space, or they won’t give you as much fruit, I read.
I heard that if you treat them right, they can start giving you fruit in less than a year! I can almost taste those sweet, juicy starfruits already. I’m being patient, though. Good things take time, right?
Honestly, the whole process has been pretty rewarding. There’s just something about nurturing a little tree and watching it grow. I’m no expert, but I’m learning as I go. It’s like a fun little experiment in my backyard. The raw fruit only contains 31 calories each 100 grams and it has a rich vitamin C, which is about 41% of the Daily Value, a good stuff to our body.
My little starfruit adventure
This is my little starfruit journey so far. It’s been a cool way to connect with nature and learn something new. Plus, who knows, maybe in a year or so, I’ll be enjoying some homegrown starfruit! Fingers crossed!
