Name: BARBODOS CHERRY
Scientific Name: Malpighia galbra
Variety: Sweet type
Price Range: 100-350rs per plant
Salient Features:
Barbados cherry has the last credit of being the richest source of Vitamin C in the plant Kingdom. Barbados Cherry (also known as Acerola Cherry) is a small, bright red tropical fruit rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The tree is hardy, fast-growing, and bears fruit multiple times a year, making it ideal for home gardens and commercial cultivation. The fruits are juicy, tangy-sweet, and excellent for fresh eating, juices, and jams.The ‘sweet type’ is a selection that bears fruits with sweet juice.
Season: Throughout the year Uses and Health benefits:
- Fruits can be eaten fresh or made into juice and various products.
- Along with vitamin A, vitamin C is a known antioxidant, helping prevent free radical damage and certain illnesses.
- Recent studies affirm that acerola is quite antioxidant-rich. Vitamin C also builds collagen, protects mucus membranes, and prevents scurvy.