Seeds were imported into the United States from Java in 1906 (SPI #17515) but the species is not grown in this country. Studies in Malaya show that a harvest of 6,000 lbs/acre (6,720 kg/ha) of rambutan fruits removes from the soil 15 lbs/acre (approximately 15 kg/ha) nitrogen, 2 lbs/acre (2 kg/ha) phosphorus, 11.5 lbs/acre (11.5 kg/ha) potassium, 5.9 lbs/acre (5.9 kg/ha) calcium, and 2.67 lbs/acre (2.67 kg/ha) magnesium. The skin will start to dry. Varieties Rambutan is a cross-pollinated crop, resulting to a large genetic variation with numerous varieties over generations. (Cultivated also in India). If you have met me en route, please don't take offense if your name is not mentioned in my travel blog/journal. -yee- Maybe it’s the season that makes it so cheap. Successful technology transfer to the Philippines. Yield Rambutan, which comes from the Malay word rambut, meaning “hair,” is native to Southeast Asia. Absolutely Delicious ! Then popular demand brought about systematic efforts to improve the crop and resulted in the establishment of many commercial plantations in the provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Davan, Iloilo, Laguna, Oriental Mindoro and Zamboanga. The one’s photographed here are from Davao, where it’s argued the best rambutan comes from in The Philippines. It’s not hard to see why either. Vegetative propagation is essential. They are combined with the flesh and plenty of sugar for about 20 minutes, and 3 cloves may be added before sealing in jars. One Philippine seedling orchard was found to have 67% male trees. Outside the Rambutan fruit looks like a golf ball sized red & green porcupine. lappaceum L.) is currently emerging as a high demand future fruit crops in world wide. Irrigation is given as needed in dry seasons. Yield: 429 lbs (195 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. I have to factor many things into this journey, as such, time and finances to process photos, locate internet, upload and write on the road is prioritized. ... Rambutan. From 1965 to 1967, agronomists at the College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines, studied the growth, flowering habits and yield of the Indonesian cultivars, 'Seematjan', 'Seenjonja', and 'Maharlika'. The oil could be used in making soap and candles if it were available in greater quantity. 'Roxas'–Dark-red; medium-sized; flesh thick (42.97% of fruit); juicy, sweet, adheres to seed. Philippine agronomists apply 2.2 lbs (1 kg) ammonium sulfate together with 2.2 lbs (1 kg) complete fertilizer (12-24-12) per tree immediately after harvest and give the same amount of ammonium sulfate to each tree near the end of the rainy season. Ten of the best varieties in south-east Asia have been Alindog, Bituin, Dalisay, Divata, Maharlika, Marikit, Marilag, Paraluman, Seematjan, and Seenjonja. Air-layering may at first appear successful, but many air-layers die after being transplanted into 5-gal containers, or, later, in the field, long after separation from the mother tree. Grafted varieties allow for different coloured skin and flesh colour. Big ants love rambutan and are often found on the fruit! I don't have access to 24/7 internet, nor work behind a stationary media desk. Tree very low-growing, spreading. 'Laurel, Sr.'–Pinkish-red, small; flesh thick (39.76% of fruit). The name rambutan is derived from the word for hair in local languages. Early in season. Nor a wild travel party. -Ivy- It’s good alright. A full length RSS feed is available to all, BUT I'd really recommend my free email subscription instead! -Milt- Chohm-poo fruit? The fruit are usually sold fresh, used in making jams and jellies, or canned. Various rambutan cultivars were introduced from our neighboring countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, but only a few cultivars were eventually adopted in the Philippines. Leaf-eating insects, the mealybug, Pseudococcus lilacinus, and the giant bug, Tessaratoma longicorne, may require control measures. ), Online Storage Hosting for Travelers: Why you need to do it, June 24th, 2010: Seven Posts To Read | Wandering Earl. I joke not. The rate of germination of 2-day-old seeds is 87% to 95%. Medicinal Uses: The fruit (perhaps unripe) is astringent, stomachic; acts as a vermifuge, febrifuge, and is taken to relieve diarrhea and dysentery. This fruit is number 1! Depending on the season or harvest, you can also get super juicy sweet rambutan which are really worth getting your hands on. 'Arago' (from Arago Farm)–flesh very thick (41.42% of fruit). Yield: 352 lbs (160 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. The skin of the fruit will be reddish in colour. A serious disease, stem canker, caused by Fomes lignosus in the Philippines and Ophioceras sp. The firm soft white rambutan fruit itself is quite sweet and not so filling. Rambutan trees grow naturally in Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. The rambutan fruit, nephelium lappaceum, is an exotic fruit that is highly prized in Southeast Asia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. The spiky bits are not at all hard nor prickly. The dry season should not last much over 3 months. When heated, it becomes a yellow oil having an agreeable scent. If I have not written anything here or updated my status on twitter in over two weeks, then someone might like to call the police in said country. Rambutan trees to bear fruit well, they need deep soil, rich in organic matter or sandy clay loam and good drainage. not had it YET!!! Its fatty acids are: palmitic, 2.0%; stearic, 13.8%; arachidic, 34.7%; oleic, 45.3%; and ericosenoic, 4.2%. Observations of the bearing trees there and at the Arago Farm not far away, resulted in the selection of 21 clones which they classified into 4 groups according to fruit size: 1) very large, 14 or less per lb (31 or less/kg); 2) large, 15 to 16 per lb (32-36/kg); 3) medium, 17 to 19 per lb (37-41/kg); 4) small, 20 or more per lb (42 or more/kg). It needs good drainage. Although I’d never heard of the air-conditioning trick, I’ll have to give that a try next time. Yield: 176 lbs (80 kg) per tree at 6 years of age. An almost endless number of varieties are available in the Philippines. I am growing 4 seedlings at the moment. I am sure rambutan can grow in Brazil! Birds and flying foxes (fruit-eating bats) consume many of the fruits, probably considerably reducing yield figures. Inside a firm white gel like fruit awaits. :). However, the wood–red, reddish-white, or brownish–is suitable for construction though apt to split unless carefully dried. In 1950, Philippine agriculturists undertook a program of selection and the creation of a Testing Plot at the Provincial Nursery, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro. The peeled fruits are occasionally stewed as dessert. It does not cling to the flesh. The entire fruit cluster is cut from the branch by harvesters. Rongrein Rambutan from Thailand. 'Princess Caroline'–Dark-red, small, rind pliable; flesh thick (44.14% of fruit); seeds small. They are canned in sirup on a limited scale. The rambutan flourishes from sea-level to 1,600 or even 1,800 ft (500-600 m), in tropical, humid regions having well-distributed rainfall. Flesh thick (36.41% of fruit). I bought two kilos for under $0.60. Early in season (mid-July). The astringent bark decoction is a remedy for thrush. Rambutans are most commonly eaten out-of-hand after merely tearing the rind open, or cutting it around the middle and pulling it off. (Get my ebook for free! Just as it does the fruit inside is at its juiciest and sweetest! To get free my journals: please enter your email address here, This is an additional post and one of a series highlighting, Subscribe to my free newsletter now for updates. 'Rodrigas' (from Arago Farm)–Medium-sized; flesh thick (38.46% of fruit). (Cultivated also in India.) They found that all the 'Seematjan' flowers were hermaphrodite functioning as female (h.f.f.) Powdery mildew, caused by Oidium sp., may affect the foliage or other parts of the tree. A lot of what goes on here, is the raw reality of life. Counting the days for my balikbayan trip with my family.and of course introducing and savouring those fruits with them which I missed so much.By the way we have Lychee here in Brazil and it taste like rambutan.Oh,my invitation for you to visit Brazil is still open….. Keep up the good work,I recommend it to my boys for a good overview about Philippines prior to their visit. Please get in touch for further details. The most ideal conditions for rambutan in the eastern region of the Philippines, where the average temperature is approximately equal to 27.5S and humidity - 83%. In Oriental Mindoro Province, if the budding is done in the month of May, they can achieve 83.6% success; if done in June and July, 82%. Ripens mid-to late October. I hope they survive the winter. In the Philippines, the average production per tree of 21 selections was 264 lbs (120 kg) over a 4-year period, while the general average is only 106 lbs (48 kg). Flesh is dull, grayish-white, somewhat coarse and dry; clings to the testa which separates readily from the seed. Fruits stand long-distance shipment. Kept well only 1 week at 60º F (15.56º C). The Philippines is a tropical country that produces lots of fruits. Propagation Varieties If single fruits are picked, they should be snapped off with a piece of the stem attached, so as not to rupture the rind. But they will tell all their friends you have a stash of their favorite fruit hiding in your room! 'Seelengkeng'–Tree low-growing with drooping crown. R-5 Rambutan and Maharlika from Philippines are good selections. Ordinarily, the fruits must be gotten to local markets within 3 days of picking before shriveling and decay begin. This is arguably one of the best fruits around. i think we need to plan a trip. It's all completely free, and a great way to travel along with me and stay up to date. Another exotic tropical fruit found in the Philippines is this red hairy fruit locally known as “Rambutan”. Harvesting Nice, nice … :) bet you’re going to stay! Varieties. Storing in sealed polyethylene bags at 40º F (10º C) and 95% relative humidity has preserved the fruits in fresh condition for 12 days. Don’t go home until you tried Vigan empanada, longganisa and bagnet. Description. To people of Malaysia, Thailand, the Phillippines, Vietnam, Borneo, and other countries of this region, the rambutan is a comparatively common fruit like an apple which is common to many people in cooler climates. This is an additional post and one of a series highlighting Great food from the Philippines. Fruit nearly ovoid, about 1 1/2 in (4 cm) long and 1 1/5 in (3 cm) wide; dark wine-red with slender, flexible spines about 2/5 in (1 cm) long. Among the many “races” of rambutan in Malaya, … Looks like candy! A search like this is not a picnic. Sun-drying for 8 hours and oven-drying at 86º F (30º C) kills seeds within a week. Flesh slightly glossy, tough, moderately sweet, and separates from the seed with a few particles of testa clinging to it. After cooling, the testa is discarded and the seeds are boiled alone until soft. Yield; 440 lbs (200 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. Other than those countries, Sri Lanka is also popular for rambutan. Recently introduced everywhere else, it is cultivated in particular in the American tropics, but also in Africa, Australia as well as Madagascar. 'Santo Tomas'–Yellowish-pink with reddish-pink, soft spines. Today, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are considered the largest producers of rambutan. There they assembled 360 trees of which 140 were found to be bearing in 1960 and 196 (mostly males) were non-bearing. Air-layers are unsatisfactory, so it is rare in cultivation and expensive on the market. The skin color of the fruit is yellowish green, the fruit hair tends to be short, rare and rough. Spines are thick and short. 'Baby Christie'–Yellowish-red with soft, silvery-pink spines; large. Grafted varieties are available and these may take 5 – 8 years to bear fruit. But in the mouth it stays fresh and is very palatable. Soil Easy to over indulge :). Rambutan . Rambutan. I’m really surprised how cheap it is in Philippines. 'Cruz' or 'Cruzas' (from Arago Farm)–flesh medium-thick (26.15% of fruit). (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Travel Blog journals are not always live as they happen. Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is believed to be native to Malaysia and Indonesia (hence its name being derived from the Malay word rambut or hair) and thrives in the Philippines in Mindanao, Palawan, ... Semathan and S2 varieties, the ones where the … In Malaya the dried fruit rind is sold in drugstores and employed in local medicine. provides a mechanism to reproduce the seeds of traditional varieties and under-utilized crops. Rambutan is one of the most popular fruits in South East Asia, including The Philippines. It’s a really easy fruit to grow, and prices are very low. Just be careful you don’t leave it out too long! When I lived in Thailand I had a daily ritual that involved walking to a local market for a kilo of rambutan which I would eat during the morning. There are limited plantings in India, a few trees in Surinam, and in the coastal lowlands of Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Cuba. Anyone? The one’s photographed here are from Davao, where it’s argued the best rambutan comes from in The Philippines. The Philippines lies between 21°20’ north and 4°30’ north latitude and 116°55’ east and 126°36’ east longitude, in the ... and the informal seed system, which . and that it is necessary to plant male trees with this cultivar. Rambutan trees should be sheltered from strong winds which do much damage during the flowering and fruiting periods. Keeping Quality 'Fortich'–Yellowish-red; medium-sized; flesh thick (40.95% of fruit); juicy, sweet; freestone. These 3 varieties are available in nurseries in the Philippines most particularly Rongrein. As mentioned it started off as a personal journal and will hopefully continue on like that. Similar to a lychee, it has a sweet tasting white flesh attached to its big rounded seed. In Malaya a preserve is made by first boiling the peeled fruit to separate the flesh from the seeds. Tip 2: If you have air-conditioning try leaving some rambutan out in a bowl for a couple of days. Yield: 352 lbs (160 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. The Philippines is rich in seafood and Cagayan Valley offers the freshest fish, crabs, lobster, and others. The chart by Reddit user “versonjohn” lists fruits that are ripe in particular months. Yield: 330 lbs (150 kg) per tree at 7 years of age. They are soft and allow you to easily reach in with your two thumbs and crack the firm but easy to break skin open. Rambutan fruit from Davao (click to enlarge) It’s a really easy fruit to grow, and prices are very low. Pests and Diseases The mango twig-borer, Niphonoclea albata, occasionally appears on rambutan trees. Cleft-, splice-, and side-grafting are not too satisfactory. 'Manahan' (from Arago Farm)–Medium-sized; flesh thick (37.37% of fruit). 'Seematjan'–Tree has an open crown and long, flexible branches. Is it the Java apple? There are many different varieties of Rambutan. In some varieties, the flesh is more clingstone than others. In the Philippines, flowering occurs from late March to early May and the fruits mature from July to October or occasionally to November. 'Quezon'–Yellowish- red, small to medium; rind pliable; flesh thick (38.24% of fruit); sweet, slightly acid, juicy. One of my favorites!! Burkill says that some rambutans are so sour that monkeys are reluctant to eat them. Dr. J.J. Ochse described 6 named varieties in Indonesia: 'Lebakbooloos'–a broad-topped tree with dark-red fruits having uncrowded spines 3/5 in (1.5 cm) long, and grayish-white, tough, subacid flesh 1/5 in (0.5 cm) thick, frequently difficult to separate from the seed and often takes pieces of the testa with it. Seed fat: the seed kernel yields 37-43% of a solid, white fat or tallow resembling cacao butter. R5 is particularly superior in a number of ways. In Java the tree is especially prone to attack by various insects. I love rambutan, and mongusten, and mangos and jackfruit! In the Philippines, it is recommended that the trees be planted at least 33 ft (10 m) apart each way, though 40 ft (12 m) is not too much in rich soil. The Rambutan sold in mainland America mostly come from Guatemala. Few pests or diseases have been reported by rambutan growers. 'Zamora'–Yellowish rind with pale-pink spines; oblong; small; rind hard; flesh thick (38.29% of fruit), juicy and sweet. Ships well over long distances. Twitter is a good place to see my live updates. Marching is very effective onto 5- to 9-month-old seedlings of rambutan or of pulasan (N. mutabile L.) or N. intermedium Radlk., but is a rather cumbersome procedure. Peeled rambutan. Lychee, longan and rambutan are premier dessert fruit and are usually eaten fresh. The main characteristics of the 21 named selections are here summarized: 'Queen Zaida'–Dark-red, oblong, medium-size; flesh thick (38.76% of fruit), sweet, juicy; freestone; 60% of fruits kept well for 2 weeks in cold storage. 'Santan' (from Arago Farm)–Flesh thick (34.26% of fruit). Further introductions were made in 1920 (from Indonesia) and 1930 (from Malaya), but until the 1950's its distribution was rather limited. Thanks for the recommendation, they are always welcome to come have a look. Yum, yum. Light pruning is done only to improve the form of the tree and strengthen it. Some fruits are being marketed in Costa Rica. The rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum, is a fruit considered exotic to people outside of its native range.To people of Malaysia, Thailand, the Phillippines, Vietnam, Borneo, and other countries of this region, the rambutan is a relatively common fruit the same way an apple is common to many people in cooler climates. Cuttings have been rooted experimentally under mist and with the use of growth-promoting hormones, but this technique is not being practiced. The fruits must be handled carefully to avoid bruising and crushing, and kept dry, cool, and well-ventilated to delay spoilage. There are several pathogens that attack the fruits and cause rotting under warm, moist conditions. There are varieties of dried fish in the region. Meaning, you can eat a lot! In the ideal environment of Oriental Mindora Philippines, the average temperature year-round is about 81º F (27.3º C), relative humidity is 82%, rainfall 71 in (180 cm)-about 165 rainy days. Rambutan. I've always loved it since I was a child, it grows extremely well in the Philippines. The leaves are poulticed on the temples to alleviate headache. 'Seenjonja' and 'Maharlika' flowers were mostly h.f.f. I do it whenever I can, and as fast as I can. To confirm whether it was the rambutan that was used in Ugly Betty, I googled the episode and it was indeed the fruit. Borne in large clusters of up to 85 fruits each. In Malaya, the rambutan generally fruits twice a year, the first, main crop in June and a lesser one in December. Its tasty sweet fruit like lichi ... Australia. The rambutan is native to Malaysia and commonly cultivated throughout the archipelago and southeast Asia. Budded trees flower 2 1/2 to 3 years after planting in the field. Culture That’s a strange looking fruit?! in the same panicles, and concluded that, though self-pollination is possible, planting of male trees with these cultivars should improve production. There are many varietal technologies which were successfully transferred from neighboring countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam to the Philippines. Even though the fruit… We had been unable to find one for sale. Full resolution photographs are available for sales, prints or for free depending on intended usage. Yield: 330 lbs (150 kg) per tree at 6 years of age. Yellow-fruited rambutans are called 'Atjeh koonig' in Batavia. Fruit of Rambutan: The fruit will be round in shape, it contains a single oval seed, and the fruit will be 3 cm – 6 cm in length and 3 cm – 4 cm in broad. Fruits ellipsoid, faintly flattened, about 2 in (5 cm) long, 1 1/2 in (4 cm) wide. Rambutan is originated in the Malayan archipelago, which includes Indonesia, Malaysia and Southern Thailand. ;), i love rambutan !!! Some cultivars, as noted, keep better than others. 'Victoria'–Yellowish with red spines; rind thick; flesh thick, juicy, sweet, freestone. Please take that into account. Enjoy the Lychee! There are 2 forms: 1) 'Seematjan besar' with small fruit, thin rind, spines fairly far apart; very sweet, somewhat coarse, fairly juicy flesh to which the coarse, fibrous testa tightly adheres; 2) 'Seematjan ketjil' (or 'Koombang')–the fruit has soft, tough, and less sweet flesh to which the seed coat does not tightly adhere. Flesh clings firmly to the seed. Rambutan seedlings bear in 5-6 years, but the ratio of female to male trees is 4 or 5 to 7. They also offer dishes from freshly picked local vegetables like pinakbet and dinengdeng. I change names and don't make personal references as I've seen people take offense in the past. I bought two kilos for under $0.60. Ripens late in season. Yield: 132 lbs (60 kg) per tree at 6 years of age. A week after seed removal from the fruit, there may be only 50% to 65% germination. It is cultivated also in India and in the Philippines where it has averaged 16 lbs/acre (16 kg/ha). with a very few hermaphrodite functioning as males (h.f.m.) In Malaya, ‘Rambutan gading’ indicates a yellow type. close favorite to Chohm-poo fruit another fave of mine. 'Quirino'–Yellowish with pinkish-red spines; small; flesh thick (32.78 % of fruit), juicy and sweet. Early in season. Seeds will germinate in 9 to 25 days, the earlier, the more vigor in the seedling. Weight loss has been reduced by packing in sawdust, or coating with a wax emulsion. Kept well for 2 weeks at 60º F (15.56º C). Fruit ovoid, 1 1/5 in (3 cm) long, 3/4 in (2 cm) wide, with very fine, soft spines. Flesh yellowish-white, sweet, clings tightly to the thick testa which separates from the seed. Exotic fruit of Southeast Asia. NEW RAMBUTAN VARIETIES IDENTIFIED Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum var. The unpeeled rambutan fruit skin is red (like lychee), but the rambutan is also covered in distinct red, spiny hairs. Rambutan is also a great thing to bring back to your guesthouse to get everyone smiling and thinking you are the nicest person of the day! I want to document in writing & photography what's happening to me, and this journey as a whole. -Renny- Yep, a little strrange, but very nice. Individual trees 8 years old or older have borne as much as 440 lbs (200 kg) one season and only 132 lbs (60 kg) the next. From Indonesia and Malaysia, the fruit of the rambutan tree is related to the lychee but slightly bigger because of the hair. However, yield may vary from year to year. 'Seekonto'–Tree has broad crown; is fast-growing. But I also stumbled upon a chat room arguing about the rambutan's origin. Among the earliest transfers include rubber clones and rambutan varieties from Malaysia and Indonesia. Many cultivars are present in the ASEAN region (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei Darussalam), the principle commercial cultivars are: 'Lebakbulus', 'Binjai', 'Simacan', and 'Rapiah' from Indonesia; 'R134', 'Gula Batu'(R3), 'Muar Gading'(R156), 'Khaw Tow Bak'(R160), 'Lee Long' (R161), and 'Daun Hijau'(R162) from Malaysia; 'Deli Cheng' and 'Jitlee' from Singapore; 'Seematjan', 'Seenjonja', and 'Mahalika' from the Philippines, … The tree does best on deep, clay-loam or rich sandy loam rich in organic matter, or in deep peat. In Malaya, 'Rambutan gading' indicates a yellow type. Popular varieties in Malaya include 'Chooi Ang', 'Peng Thing Bee', 'Ya Tow', 'Azimat', and 'Ayer Mas'. Mature Seematjan is reddish pink, egg shaped and weighs 35-48 grams. Lots more in my about section. Cagayan Valley. After 2 or 3 months, the scion is notched 3 times over a period of 2 weeks and then severed from the parent tree. You might find this Travel Blog a little different to most. Years later in the 19th century, rambutan was introduced to Suriname in South America by the Dutch. It’s even cheaper out in the countryside. 'Baby Eulie'–Light-red, very large, flesh thick (39.92% of fruit), soft, freestone. Yield: 343 lbs (156 kg) per tree at 8 years of age. The Oriental fruit fly attacks very ripe fruits. Fungicidal applications and packing in perforated polyethylene bags have extended fresh life somewhat. 'Seenjonja'–Tree low-growing; has a drooping crown. Patch-budding is preferred as having a much greater rate of success. Rind is thin, pliable, tough. Probably native to Malaysia, it is exploited throughout the wet Asian tropics. Lychee, longan, and rambutan are all close relatives of each other, they’re all summer fruit, and if you’ve never tried them, then they all need to be added to your must-try list. they are a bit like rambutan only yummy-er :) if you havn’t already you should try it but dont wear white…the juice stains :P, -riko- Since you asked for them, they are on the way! ‘Maharlika’ (no description available) has yielded 21 lbs/ acre (21 kg/ha) in the Philippines. 'Osmeña, Sr.'–Purple-red; medium-sized; flesh thick (38.90% of fruit); juicy, sweet; freestone. It’s soft, juicy and quite sticky if you don’t wash it from you fingers. 'Ponderosa Ferreras' (from Arago, Farm)–Crimson red with very prominent spines; very large; flesh thick (35.73% of fruit); juicy, sweet, freestone. The rambutan is botanically named as Nephelium lappaceum. And, when I do get online it's not all about writing here. 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