NEW STAR RUBY MAKOPA

For hobbyists, there is this new Star Ruby makopa introduced from Thailand by a local foundation. This one produces crunchy fruits that are bigger than previously introduced varieties. In Bangkok according to Dr. Benito S. Vergara, it is selling at more than double the price of other commercial varieties. He had also reported that imported fruits of Star Ruby were being sold in an upscale supermarket in Makati City at P800 per kilo.
Star Ruby is ideal for the hobbyist in the urban area because it can be grown in containers as well
as in the ground . Marcotted plants will start bearing fruit in a couple of years if given the right cultural management. That means it is regularly fertilized with organic as well as chemical fertilizers. It should also receive adequate light. Too shady location is not good for makopa.
Star Ruby is seedless so it has to be propagated by means of marcotting. If you have seedling of other varieties, you can multiply Star Ruby by grafting.