This is arguably one of the best fruits around. The one’s photographed here are from Davao, where it’s argued the best rambutan comes from in The Philippines. Flesh is dull, grayish-white, somewhat coarse and dry; clings to the testa which separates readily from the seed. Among the superior varieties are from Thailand (Rongrein and gulahbato), Malaysia (R162 and R5), Singapore (Jitlee), Super Red, Malaysian Jade, Sakay Selection and some others. I joke not. Seeds were imported into the United States from Java in 1906 (SPI #17515) but the species is not grown in this country. Air-layering may at first appear successful, but many air-layers die after being transplanted into 5-gal containers, or, later, in the field, long after separation from the mother tree. 'Santan' (from Arago Farm)–Flesh thick (34.26% of fruit). Most of the cultivars are also selected for compact growth, reaching a height of only 3–5 m for easier harvesting. Yield: 303 lbs (138 kg) per tree at 6 years of age. To get free my journals: please enter your email address here, This is an additional post and one of a series highlighting, Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. These ants are harmless and don’t bite. provides a mechanism to reproduce the seeds of traditional varieties and under-utilized crops. I have to factor many things into this journey, as such, time and finances to process photos, locate internet, upload and write on the road is prioritized. Nor a wild travel party. Leaf-eating insects, the mealybug, Pseudococcus lilacinus, and the giant bug, Tessaratoma longicorne, may require control measures. Studies in Malaya show that a harvest of 6,000 lbs/acre (6,720 kg/ha) of rambutan fruits removes from the soil 15 lbs/acre (approximately 15 kg/ha) nitrogen, 2 lbs/acre (2 kg/ha) phosphorus, 11.5 lbs/acre (11.5 kg/ha) potassium, 5.9 lbs/acre (5.9 kg/ha) calcium, and 2.67 lbs/acre (2.67 kg/ha) magnesium. Various rambutan cultivars were introduced from our neighboring countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, but only a few cultivars were eventually adopted in the Philippines. Soil Proper selection and vegetative propagation has lead to selected clones that produce desirable fruit characteristics such as thick, firm, flesh that is sweet. :), Subscribe & get a FREE copy of my photo-e-book, Over 162,000 monthly readers & 6,281+ subscribers. ;), i love rambutan !!! Seed fat: the seed kernel yields 37-43% of a solid, white fat or tallow resembling cacao butter. 'Osmeña, Sr.'–Purple-red; medium-sized; flesh thick (38.90% of fruit); juicy, sweet; freestone. Flesh yellowish-white, sweet, clings tightly to the thick testa which separates from the seed. 'Roxas'–Dark-red; medium-sized; flesh thick (42.97% of fruit); juicy, sweet, adheres to seed. Kept well for 2 weeks at 60º F (15.56º C). 'Seelengkeng'–Tree low-growing with drooping crown. It is no surprise then that people warmly received a post on Reddit that featured a seasonal chart of the country’s most popular fruits.. Absolutely Delicious ! Plant varieties from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines can be found growing in Hawaii during the peak months of February and March, so get it while you can at various farmers markets across the state. In Malaya, ‘Rambutan gading’ indicates a yellow type. Patch-budding is preferred as having a much greater rate of success. The seeds are sometimes roasted and eaten in the Philippines, although they are reputedly poisonous when raw. A week after seed removal from the fruit, there may be only 50% to 65% germination. I bought two kilos for under $0.60. Tip 2: If you have air-conditioning try leaving some rambutan out in a bowl for a couple of days. Fruit ovoid, 1 1/5 in (3 cm) long, 3/4 in (2 cm) wide, with very fine, soft spines. Early in season. But I also stumbled upon a chat room arguing about the rambutan's origin. It’s even cheaper out in the countryside. The most ideal conditions for rambutan in the eastern region of the Philippines, where the average temperature is approximately equal to 27.5S and humidity - 83%. Enjoy the air-conditioning tip, it really makes a difference! -Renny- Yep, a little strrange, but very nice. Premiere agricultural website in the Philippines www.agriculture.ph Fruit flattened ellipsoid, about 2 in (5 cm) long, 1 1/2 in (4 cm) wide with slim spines 2/5 in (1 cm) long. It’s even cheaper out in the countryside. You might find this Travel Blog a little different to most. To people of Malaysia, Thailand, the Phillippines, Vietnam, Borneo, and other countries of this region, the rambutan is a comparatively common fruit like an apple which is common to many people in cooler climates. Years later in the 19th century, rambutan was introduced to Suriname in South America by the Dutch. Accordingly, unwashed seeds or seeds treated with the juice can be held for a month in moist sawdust without sprouting. Spines are thick and short. Recent statistic report revealed that the Philippines has a total area of 5,743.08 hectares planted to rambutan with a volume of … Similar to a lychee, it has a sweet tasting white flesh attached to its big rounded seed. lappaceum L.) is currently emerging as a high demand future fruit crops in world wide. As mentioned it started off as a personal journal and will hopefully continue on like that. -Milt- Chohm-poo fruit? not had it YET!!! Seeds will germinate in 9 to 25 days, the earlier, the more vigor in the seedling. Please get in touch for further details. Culture I change names and don't make personal references as I've seen people take offense in the past. The rambutan was taken to the Philippines from Indonesia in 1912. Keeping Quality -Earl- It’s a good breakfast alright. Burkill says that some rambutans are so sour that monkeys are reluctant to eat them. Ordinarily, the fruits must be gotten to local markets within 3 days of picking before shriveling and decay begin. Rambutan . A decoction of the roots is taken as a febrifuge. Both lychee and rambutan are tropical fruits. In the Philippines, it is recommended that the trees be planted at least 33 ft (10 m) apart each way, though 40 ft (12 m) is not too much in rich soil. However, the wood–red, reddish-white, or brownish–is suitable for construction though apt to split unless carefully dried. Just as it does the fruit inside is at its juiciest and sweetest! But again today I saw it for the same price. My email subscription gives you a whole lot more: my photo book, back-story details not published here. Big ants love rambutan and are often found on the fruit! Sun-drying for 8 hours and oven-drying at 86º F (30º C) kills seeds within a week. It’s not hard to see why either. 'Arago' (from Arago Farm)–flesh very thick (41.42% of fruit). 'Maharlika' (no description available) has yielded 21 lbs/ acre (21 kg/ha) in the Philippines. (Cultivated also in India). I am sure rambutan can grow in Brazil! There are limited plantings in India, a few trees in Surinam, and in the coastal lowlands of Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Cuba. Medicinal Uses: The fruit (perhaps unripe) is astringent, stomachic; acts as a vermifuge, febrifuge, and is taken to relieve diarrhea and dysentery. in Malaya, can be fatal to rambutan trees if not controlled at the outset. Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is believed to be native to Malaysia and Indonesia (hence its name being derived from the Malay word rambut or hair) and thrives in the Philippines in Mindanao, Palawan, ... Semathan and S2 varieties, the ones where the … Rambutan trees to bear fruit well, they need deep soil, rich in organic matter or sandy clay loam and good drainage. Tip: If you do go to a market and buy rambutan, make sure to keep it tied up in a plastic bag, and / or in the bathroom basin. Lychee, longan, and rambutan are all close relatives of each other, they’re all summer fruit, and if you’ve never tried them, then they all need to be added to your must-try list. Yield: 429 lbs (195 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. Rind is thin, pliable, tough. Origin and Distribution. Although I’d never heard of the air-conditioning trick, I’ll have to give that a try next time. Origin and Distribution R5 is particularly superior in a number of ways. Air-layers are unsatisfactory, so it is rare in cultivation and expensive on the market. 'Quirino'–Yellowish with pinkish-red spines; small; flesh thick (32.78 % of fruit), juicy and sweet. Some cultivars, as noted, keep better than others. One race with a partly free stone is known as 'rambutan lejang'. and that it is necessary to plant male trees with this cultivar. The skin will start to dry. Pests and Diseases Hard to get info on that. 'Manahan' (from Arago Farm)–Medium-sized; flesh thick (37.37% of fruit). It’s a really easy fruit to grow, and prices are very low. Recently introduced everywhere else, it is cultivated in particular in the American tropics, but also in Africa, Australia as well as Madagascar. If it happens here, then I will have to take the journal/blog off public viewing. Thanks for the recommendation, they are always welcome to come have a look. In Malaya, 'Rambutan gading' indicates a yellow type. One of my favorites!! Another exotic tropical fruit found in the Philippines is this red hairy fruit locally known as “Rambutan”. Yield: 352 lbs (160 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. Enjoy the Lychee! I’m really surprised how cheap it is in Philippines. 'Princess Caroline'–Dark-red, small, rind pliable; flesh thick (44.14% of fruit); seeds small. They are combined with the flesh and plenty of sugar for about 20 minutes, and 3 cloves may be added before sealing in jars. There are 2 forms: 1) 'Seematjan besar' with small fruit, thin rind, spines fairly far apart; very sweet, somewhat coarse, fairly juicy flesh to which the coarse, fibrous testa tightly adheres; 2) 'Seematjan ketjil' (or 'Koombang')–the fruit has soft, tough, and less sweet flesh to which the seed coat does not tightly adhere. It does not cling to the flesh. 'Governor Infantada'–Oblong, very large; rind pliable; flesh thick (39.28% of fruit), juicy, sweet and slightly acid; adheres tightly to seed. A search like this is not a picnic. The mango twig-borer, Niphonoclea albata, occasionally appears on rambutan trees. I hope they survive the winter. Yield: 132 lbs (60 kg) per tree at 6 years of age. Borne in large clusters of up to 85 fruits each. The fruits must be handled carefully to avoid bruising and crushing, and kept dry, cool, and well-ventilated to delay spoilage. The rambutan is botanically named as Nephelium lappaceum. Flesh slightly glossy, tough, moderately sweet, and separates from the seed with a few particles of testa clinging to it. ), Online Storage Hosting for Travelers: Why you need to do it, June 24th, 2010: Seven Posts To Read | Wandering Earl. Observations of the bearing trees there and at the Arago Farm not far away, resulted in the selection of 21 clones which they classified into 4 groups according to fruit size: 1) very large, 14 or less per lb (31 or less/kg); 2) large, 15 to 16 per lb (32-36/kg); 3) medium, 17 to 19 per lb (37-41/kg); 4) small, 20 or more per lb (42 or more/kg). One Philippine seedling orchard was found to have 67% male trees. Lots more in my about section. The fruit are usually sold fresh, used in making jams and jellies, or canned. This fruit is number 1! Exotic fruit of Southeast Asia. These are Maharlika, Seematjan and Seenjonja varieties. Ripens late in season. in the same panicles, and concluded that, though self-pollination is possible, planting of male trees with these cultivars should improve production. We had long wanted to have a breadfruit tree on our lot as they are an exceptionally beautiful tree, with big multi-lobe leaves. The oil could be used in making soap and candles if it were available in greater quantity. I don't have access to 24/7 internet, nor work behind a stationary media desk. A serious disease, stem canker, caused by Fomes lignosus in the Philippines and Ophioceras sp. Yield: 352 lbs (160 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. Yield: 330 lbs (150 kg) per tree at 7 years of age. Nice, nice … :) bet you’re going to stay! Yield: 343 lbs (156 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. Fruit nearly ovoid, about 1 1/2 in (4 cm) long and 1 1/5 in (3 cm) wide; dark wine-red with slender, flexible spines about 2/5 in (1 cm) long. Is it the Java apple? Varieties Easy to over indulge :). Dimocarpus crinita Lour. Lychee and Rambutan belong to the same family of … 'Laurel, Sr.'–Pinkish-red, small; flesh thick (39.76% of fruit). Much favored by Chinese because of its resemblance to the lychee. I am growing 4 seedlings at the moment. Light pruning is done only to improve the form of the tree and strengthen it. There are many varietal technologies which were successfully transferred from neighboring countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam to the Philippines. Food Uses In Malaya, the rambutan generally fruits twice a year, the first, main crop in June and a lesser one in December. Probably native to Malaysia, it is exploited throughout the wet Asian tropics. Next few weeks will tell ;). Then popular demand brought about systematic efforts to improve the crop and resulted in the establishment of many commercial plantations in the provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Davan, Iloilo, Laguna, Oriental Mindoro and Zamboanga. In Java the tree is especially prone to attack by various insects. 'Ponderosa Ferreras' (from Arago, Farm)–Crimson red with very prominent spines; very large; flesh thick (35.73% of fruit); juicy, sweet, freestone. It needs good drainage. The tree does best on deep, clay-loam or rich sandy loam rich in organic matter, or in deep peat. Ripens mid-to late October. The fruit, or berry, is oval shaped and contains a single seed. -Ivy- It’s good alright. They found that all the 'Seematjan' flowers were hermaphrodite functioning as female (h.f.f.) Yield; 440 lbs (200 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. About 1960, 10 outstanding rambutans were selected in an evaluation of 100 seedling trees of the unsurpassed Indonesian 'Seematjan', also 'Seenjonja', 'Maharlika', 'Divata', 'Marikit', 'Dalisay', 'Marilag', 'Bituin', 'Alindog', and 'Paraluman'. Nearly round; rind hard; flesh thick (43.25% of fruit); seed small. Malaysians and Filipinos frequent the site and they started a debate whether the fruit is Philippine native or not. Just be careful you don’t leave it out too long! Flowers of Rambutan: The flower of the Rambutan flower will be small in size; the flower will be 2.5 – 5 mm, which has apetalous, discoidal and borne with panicles of 15 cm – 30 cm. Yum, yum. Among the earliest transfers include rubber clones and rambutan varieties from Malaysia and Indonesia. Inside this there is a small soft wood like seed that is tasteless and should be spat out. 'Zamora'–Yellowish rind with pale-pink spines; oblong; small; rind hard; flesh thick (38.29% of fruit), juicy and sweet. 'Seematjan'–Tree has an open crown and long, flexible branches. The one’s photographed here are from Davao, where it’s argued the best rambutan comes from in The Philippines. They are soft and allow you to easily reach in with your two thumbs and crack the firm but easy to break skin open. Dr. J.J. Ochse described 6 named varieties in Indonesia: 'Lebakbooloos'–a broad-topped tree with dark-red fruits having uncrowded spines 3/5 in (1.5 cm) long, and grayish-white, tough, subacid flesh 1/5 in (0.5 cm) thick, frequently difficult to separate from the seed and often takes pieces of the testa with it. Even though the fruit… Yellow-fruited rambutans are called 'Atjeh koonig' in Batavia. Inside a firm white gel like fruit awaits. The rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum, is a fruit considered exotic to people outside of its native range.To people of Malaysia, Thailand, the Phillippines, Vietnam, Borneo, and other countries of this region, the rambutan is a relatively common fruit the same way an apple is common to many people in cooler climates. 'Quezon'–Yellowish- red, small to medium; rind pliable; flesh thick (38.24% of fruit); sweet, slightly acid, juicy. The peeled fruits are occasionally stewed as dessert. Individual trees 8 years old or older have borne as much as 440 lbs (200 kg) one season and only 132 lbs (60 kg) the next. Other than those countries, Sri Lanka is also popular for rambutan. Its fatty acids are: palmitic, 2.0%; stearic, 13.8%; arachidic, 34.7%; oleic, 45.3%; and ericosenoic, 4.2%. Fruits ellipsoid, faintly flattened, about 2 in (5 cm) long, 1 1/2 in (4 cm) wide. The Philippines is rich in seafood and Cagayan Valley offers the freshest fish, crabs, lobster, and others. Popular varieties in Malaya include 'Chooi Ang', 'Peng Thing Bee', 'Ya Tow', 'Azimat', and 'Ayer Mas'. ... Rambutan. The spiky bits are not at all hard nor prickly. After 2 weeks of refrigeration at 60º F (15.56º C) 80% of the fruits were still in good condition. Kept well only 1 week at 60º F (15.56º C). In the ideal environment of Oriental Mindora Philippines, the average temperature year-round is about 81º F (27.3º C), relative humidity is 82%, rainfall 71 in (180 cm)-about 165 rainy days. It’s soft, juicy and quite sticky if you don’t wash it from you fingers. Its tasty sweet fruit like lichi ... Australia. Depending on the season or harvest, you can also get super juicy sweet rambutan which are really worth getting your hands on. Outside the Rambutan fruit looks like a golf ball sized red & green porcupine. The rambutan is native to Malaysia and commonly cultivated throughout the archipelago and southeast Asia. The Philippines lies between 21°20’ north and 4°30’ north latitude and 116°55’ east and 126°36’ east longitude, in the ... and the informal seed system, which . Harvesting Many years ago, Arab traders introduced it into Zanzibar and Pemba. That’s a strange looking fruit?! they are a bit like rambutan only yummy-er :) if you havn’t already you should try it but dont wear white…the juice stains :P, -riko- Since you asked for them, they are on the way! If I have not written anything here or updated my status on twitter in over two weeks, then someone might like to call the police in said country. These 3 varieties are available in nurseries in the Philippines most particularly Rongrein. Early in season. The name rambutan is derived from the word for hair in local languages. If the trees are set too close to each other, they will become overcrowded in a few years and production will be seriously affected. Ships well over long distances. There they assembled 360 trees of which 140 were found to be bearing in 1960 and 196 (mostly males) were non-bearing. (Get my ebook for free! 'Magsaysay'–Dark-red to near-black with dark-red spines; oblong, large; rind pliable; flesh thick (42.68% of fruit); juicy, sweet; freestone. While it is uncommon in the French West Indies and very rare on Reunion, in French Guyana, it is cultivated in the village of Cacao by a community originating from Laos, supplying the markets righ… Fruits are dark-red with spines to 3/4 in (2 cm) long. Few pests or diseases have been reported by rambutan growers. There are many different varieties of Rambutan. 'Santo Tomas'–Yellowish-pink with reddish-pink, soft spines. An almost endless number of varieties are available in the Philippines. It is cultivated also in India and in the Philippines where it has averaged 16 lbs/acre (16 kg/ha). Weight loss has been reduced by packing in sawdust, or coating with a wax emulsion. Please take that into account. R-5 Rambutan and Maharlika from Philippines are good selections. As a tasty sweet snack it’s one of the best little fruits you can find on the side of many a road. Yield 'Victoria'–Yellowish with red spines; rind thick; flesh thick, juicy, sweet, freestone. Propagation In Malaya a preserve is made by first boiling the peeled fruit to separate the flesh from the seeds. Grafted varieties allow for different coloured skin and flesh colour. -yee- Maybe it’s the season that makes it so cheap. And, when I do get online it's not all about writing here. Among the many "races" of rambutan in Malaya, the best "freestone" types are found in Penang. Anyone? Rambutan, which comes from the Malay word rambut, meaning “hair,” is native to Southeast Asia. The rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is a tree of the Sapindaceae family, just like the litchi or longan. I bought two kilos for under $0.60. Rambutan fruit from Davao (click to enlarge) It’s a really easy fruit to grow, and prices are very low. Some fruits are being marketed in Costa Rica. Yield: 275 lbs (125 kg) per tree at 20 years of age. If single fruits are picked, they should be snapped off with a piece of the stem attached, so as not to rupture the rind. On a trip to Iloilo City, we saw a big breadfruit tree. Mature Seematjan is reddish pink, egg shaped and weighs 35-48 grams. I want to document in writing & photography what's happening to me, and this journey as a whole. Varieties. Lychee, longan and rambutan are premier dessert fruit and are usually eaten fresh. All images and text are copyright protected. Full resolution photographs are available for sales, prints or for free depending on intended usage. In some varieties, the flesh is more clingstone than others. Counting the days for my balikbayan trip with my family.and of course introducing and savouring those fruits with them which I missed so much.By the way we have Lychee here in Brazil and it taste like rambutan.Oh,my invitation for you to visit Brazil is still open….. Keep up the good work,I recommend it to my boys for a good overview about Philippines prior to their visit. 'Seenjonja' and 'Maharlika' flowers were mostly h.f.f. and mangosteens! But they will tell all their friends you have a stash of their favorite fruit hiding in your room! But in the mouth it stays fresh and is very palatable. Rambutan seedlings bear in 5-6 years, but the ratio of female to male trees is 4 or 5 to 7. 'Seekonto'–Tree has broad crown; is fast-growing. 'Fortich'–Yellowish-red; medium-sized; flesh thick (40.95% of fruit); juicy, sweet; freestone. Flesh clings firmly to the seed. close favorite to Chohm-poo fruit another fave of mine. Storing in sealed polyethylene bags at 40º F (10º C) and 95% relative humidity has preserved the fruits in fresh condition for 12 days. After cooling, the testa is discarded and the seeds are boiled alone until soft. Rambutans are most commonly eaten out-of-hand after merely tearing the rind open, or cutting it around the middle and pulling it off. Breadfruit fruit. Vegetative propagation is essential. Fruits keep only 1 week at 60º F (15.56º C). 'Baby Eulie'–Light-red, very large, flesh thick (39.92% of fruit), soft, freestone. The juice of the flesh inhibits germination. Varieties Rambutan is a cross-pollinated crop, resulting to a large genetic variation with numerous varieties over generations. Rambutan. Other Uses Rambutan trees grow naturally in Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Philippine agronomists apply 2.2 lbs (1 kg) ammonium sulfate together with 2.2 lbs (1 kg) complete fertilizer (12-24-12) per tree immediately after harvest and give the same amount of ammonium sulfate to each tree near the end of the rainy season. Yield: 330 lbs (150 kg) per tree at 6 years of age. Flesh thick (36.41% of fruit). Many cultivars are present in the ASEAN region (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei Darussalam), the principle commercial cultivars are: 'Lebakbulus', 'Binjai', 'Simacan', and 'Rapiah' from Indonesia; 'R134', 'Gula Batu'(R3), 'Muar Gading'(R156), 'Khaw Tow Bak'(R160), 'Lee Long' (R161), and 'Daun Hijau'(R162) from Malaysia; 'Deli Cheng' and 'Jitlee' from Singapore; 'Seematjan', 'Seenjonja', and 'Mahalika' from the Philippines, … Rambutan is one of the most popular fruits in South East Asia, including The Philippines. 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