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Superior Varieties of Breadfruit

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Piipiia

Distribution: Piipiia grows in the Society Islands. Introduced to the University of the West Indies in 1990.

Fruit Attributes:
Shape: Round
Weight: 1.02-2.15 kg,
Avg. 1.42 kg
Size: 13-18 cm long, 13-18 cm wide,
Avg. 16 x 15 cm
No Seeds
 
Season:
August-December, second crop February-May,
few fruits June-July

Notes: The white flesh of piipiia is not densely fused and is relatively lightweight. The fruit is usually baked or roasted and has a soft, creamy texture when cooked.

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