Re: Rose apple; Malabar plum

Or less. I was surprised, too, Donna, although I knew it would be short [most Syzygiums are], I didn't think it would be that short. 

On May 18, 2007, at 2:15 PM, Donna wrote:
so you are saying it only takes about 12 days from flower to edible fruit?....
How's the fires down there? Gonna be another one when Ms. Fatma finds out about that lipstick comment....LOL! 


Donna

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Well, Snip seems to be having trouble. Try this--

http://tinyurl.com/32g3dn

On May 18, 2007, at 12:31 PM, james singer wrote:


For those who asked for a picture of the fruit of the rose apple
[Syzygium jambos], here's a link.

http://snipurl.com/

They are about the size of ping-pong balls with single seeds. Seeds
are about the size of green peas, but the cavity is a bit larger, so
the seed rattles around [freestone]. The flesh is white and somewhat
crisp; the skin is a bit tough like a machine-harvested tomato. The
flavor is pleasant--sweet, but not overly so; mild, with a hint of
rose water; and moist, but not juicy. The flavor reminded me of some
lipstick I've tasted. A friend in India [in Mysore] says it's a very
popular fruit there and one of his favorites.

Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.1 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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Southwest Florida
27.1 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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