Description
Jaboticaba sp. “Cabo Verde” — sweet thin skin and pink-tinted ripe pulp
This rare jaboticaba-type Myrtaceae material comes from Cabo Verde, Bahia, Brazil.
The fruits were described as approximately 3 cm in diameter, with sweet pulp and a thin, sweet skin that appears suitable for eating. The pulp is white while the fruit is still slightly immature and develops attractive pinkish traces at full maturity.
Fruit characteristics
- Fruit size: Approximately 3 cm.
- Pulp flavor: Sweet.
- Skin: Thin, sweet and apparently edible.
- Pulp color: White when not fully ripe, developing pinkish traces at full maturity.
- Origin: Cabo Verde, Bahia, Brazil.
- Family: Myrtaceae.
Identification status
The exact botanical species has not yet been confirmed. This material is therefore being distributed under its collector or locality name, Jaboticaba sp. “Cabo Verde”.
Why this material is special
- Sweet pulp and thin sweet skin.
- Attractive pinkish coloration developing in fully ripe pulp.
- Useful fruit size of approximately 3 cm.
- Rare locality-specific jaboticaba germplasm from Bahia.
- Very limited international seed availability.
August 2026 pre-sale
⚠️ AUGUST 2026 PRE-SALE ITEM
This listing belongs to our August 2026 rare seed collection. Orders containing August pre-sale items will be prepared with the corresponding August seed batch.
The August pre-sale is separate from our July shipment. Shipping dates depend on seed arrival, inspection, preparation, phytosanitary procedures where required, and international logistics.
Only a small initial quantity is being released. Future availability cannot be guaranteed.
Germination and care
Fresh tropical Myrtaceae seeds should be planted promptly after arrival and should not be intentionally dried.
- Sow shallowly in a loose, organic and well-draining medium.
- Keep the substrate consistently moist, but not permanently waterlogged.
- Provide warmth, high humidity and bright indirect light or partial shade.
- Protect young seedlings from intense afternoon sun and drying winds.
- Germination speed can vary considerably among rare wild-collected materials.
A rare Bahia jaboticaba with sweet thin skin and pink-tinted pulp at full maturity.
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