Jaboticaba Seeds

Jaboticaba Seeds (

Fresh)

Grow one of the world's most fascinating fruit trees from seed. Jaboticaba is a slow-growing evergreen tree famous for producing sweet, grape-like fruit directly on its trunk and branches. These fresh seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this unique and highly prized fruit tree from seed.

Seed Type: Fresh Jaboticaba seeds.

Origin: Brazil.

Growth Habit: Slow-growing evergreen tree reaching approximately 3–10 metres at maturity, depending on the variety. Ideal for home gardens, orchards and large containers when young.

Climate: Thrives in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical climates. Prefers protection from severe frosts while young and grows best in warm, humid conditions.

Germination: Sow fresh seeds 10–15 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (20–28°C) and consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fresh seeds typically germinate within 2–8 weeks.

Fruit: Produces round, dark purple to black fruit directly on the trunk and branches. The flesh is sweet, juicy and aromatic with a flavour often compared to grapes, lychees and muscat.

Flowers: Produces masses of small white fluffy flowers directly on the trunk and branches before fruit develops, creating a spectacular display.

Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 5–10 years from seed under good growing conditions, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

Care: Prefers full sun to partial shade, fertile slightly acidic free-draining soil and regular watering. Mulching and consistent moisture encourage healthy growth.

Health Benefits

The fruit is naturally rich in:

Vitamin C to support the immune system.
Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion.
Antioxidants including anthocyanins that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Potassium which supports heart and muscle function.
Naturally sweet, juicy flesh that's delicious eaten fresh or used in jams, juices, wines and desserts.

Please note: The price is for one seed. Many of the species we offer are extremely rare in New Zealand and can be difficult to source. We spend considerable time locating high-quality seeds from trusted growers both within New Zealand and around the world, allowing us to offer unique and hard-to-find species to fellow collectors and gardeners.