Barbados Cherry

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Quick grow facts

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Sun

Easily grown in good soil and a sunny position

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Soil

Easily grown in good soil and a sunny position

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Pot size

Container grown plants can be moved too a frost secure area.

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Water

The acerola does best with 1000-2000 mm of water. However, as mentioned, acerola is drought-tolerant. Irrigation can be used to cause flowering and can regulate flower cycles. Under good constant irrigation, acerola will flower all year, with between 1 and 3 flowering peaks.

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Fertilizer

Acerolas requires a good, balanced fertilization schedule, and regular (once a year) liming of soil. Foliar sprays are very effective, and are used commercially. Mineral nutrition is very important, with good levels of boron and iron required.

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Pollination

Pollination rarely observed, but thought to be by the solitary bee, Centris. Cross-pollination may or may not be required depending on variety or strain (contested).

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