,Araçá Serrano Seeds

Araçá Serrano Seeds (Dried)

Grow a rare and highly sought-after fruit tree from seed. Araçá Serrano is a compact evergreen tree that produces aromatic yellow fruit with a sweet, tropical flavour and exceptional ornamental appeal. These fresh seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this unique and rewarding fruit tree from seed.

Seed Type: Fresh Araçá Serrano seeds.

Origin: Southern Brazil.

Growth Habit: Compact evergreen tree reaching approximately 2–5 metres at maturity. Ideal for home gardens, food forests, orchards and large containers when young.

Climate: Thrives in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical climates. Prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in fertile, well-drained soil. Young plants should be protected from heavy frosts.

Germination: Sow fresh seeds 5–10 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (20–28°C) and consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 2–8 weeks.

Fruit: Produces small to medium-sized golden-yellow fruit with juicy, aromatic flesh. The flavour is sweet with pleasant tropical notes, making it excellent for eating fresh, jams, juices and desserts.

Flowers: Produces attractive white flowers that are highly fragrant and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 3–5 years from seed under good growing conditions.

Care: Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and regular watering while establishing. Mulching and occasional feeding during the growing season will encourage healthy growth and fruit production.

Health Benefits

The fruit is naturally rich in:

• Vitamin C to support the immune system.
• Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion.
• Antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Potassium which supports heart and muscle function.
• Naturally juicy, refreshing flesh that's delicious eaten fresh or made into juices, jams 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.