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Superior Varieties of Breadfruit

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Afara

Distribution: Originated on Raiatea and rare elsewhere in the Society Islands. Introduced to the University of the West Indies in 1990.

Fruit Attributes:
Shape: Round
Weight: 0.5-1.49 kg,
Avg. 1.02 kg
Size: 10-14 cm long, 10-16 cm wide,
Avg. 13 x 13 cm
No Seeds
Season:
August-February, peak October-January, few fruits March-April

Detail imageNotes: The skin color of this unusual variety is pinkish or orange when mature. The white flesh is solid and dense and has a firm texture when cooked. It has good potential for commercial production of chips.

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