Fruits in Penang

Tropical fruits in the Tropical Fruit Farm of Penang

Fruits in Tropical Fruit Farm Penang

Fruits in Tropical Fruit Farm Penang

Jackfruit of Penang - Nangka - Kathal

Common names: jak-fruit, nangka, jak, jaca, khanun, khnor, mak mi, may mi, mit. It's called "Kathal" in Sindhi. Origin: Nangka or Kathal is indigenous to areas of South and Southeast Asia and is thought to have originated in the rainforests of Southwest India, now Kerala and Karnataka coast. It belongs to the family of the Moraceae. Description: Nangka is said to be the world's biggest tree-born fruit, at least 25 cm in diameter. The yellow fruit is crispy, with a flavour of pineapple and banana, some say it smells like durian. Growth: Nangka Habitat is only tailored to humid tropical and near-tropical environments.

Pineapple of Penang

Commonly called Pineapple, Ananas, Nanas, Pina, etc. The pineapple is indigenous to southern Brazil and Paraguay. Before Columbus came, the Indians spread it to the West Indies through South and Central America. It belongs to the family of Bromeliaceae. The pineapple looks very similar to the pinecone, popular throughout the world because of its sweet and tart taste. The pineapple is a tropical or near-tropical plant. For excellent development and sweetness, full sun is required.

Tropical Fruit Farm Penang

Tropical fruit trees and plants growing at the Tropical Fruit Farm Penang.

Macadamia integrifolia Tree in Penang

Macadamia tree (Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia tetraphylla). Common names: Queensland nut, bush nut, Maroochy nut, queen of nuts, bauple nut, gyndl, jindilli, boombera. Origin Native to eastern Australia, New Caledonia and Sulawesi in Indonesia. Belongs to Proteaceae family. Description A subtropical tree that produces a fine, creamy-sweet, round nut. Growth Habitat A mild, frost-free climate with abundant rainfall throughout the year. High summer temperatures can reduce yields. Fruits Macadamia tetraphylla trees, having rough-shelled nuts, produce nuts with high carbohydrate content, sweeter flavor, and lower oil content than those from the smooth-shelled M. integrifolia nuts. The high oil content of M. integrifolia makes it superior to M.tetraphylla for roasting and salting.

Pinapples in Penang

Also known as Ananas comosus; Ananas bracteatus. The pineapple is native to southern Brazil and Paraguay where wild relatives occur. It was spread by the Indians up through South and Central America to the West Indies before Columbus arrived. It belongs to Bromeliaceae family. The pineapple looks very similar to the pinecone, very popular all over the world for its sweet and tart flavor. The pineapple is a tropical or near-tropical plant. Full sun needed for good growth and sweetness.

Plant Propagation Techniques at Tropical Fruit Farm Penang

One of the various techniques they use to propagate plants at the Tropical Fruit Farm in Penang, Malaysia.

Growing Climbing Fruit Plants

One of the several methods to plant the climbers and their support trellis used in the Tropical Fruit Farm, Penang, Malaysia.

Climbing Plant Fruits in Penang Fruit Farm

Various methods used to support climbing fruit plants at the farm. Visit https://travelsandholidays.com/malaysia/penang/ for everything you need to visit Penang

Mulching for the roots of the Mamy sapote (Pouteria sapota) tree at the Penang Tropical Fruit Farm, Malaysia.

Musk Lime Tree - Citrus Reticulata

Other names include: Calamondin orange, calamansi, calamandarin, chinese orange, golden lime, panama orange, Philippine lime, scarlet lime, hazara, jeruk kasturi, limau chuit, limau kesturi, kalamansi, manao-wan, som mapit, szu kai kat, shikikitsu, kalamondyna. The musk lime that belongs to Rutaceae family is believed native to China and thought to have been taken in early times to Indonesia and the Philippines. It is widely grown in India and throughout southern Asia and Malaysia. The fruit of musk lime resembles a small, round lime, usually 25-35mm in diameter, but sometimes up to 45mm. The center pulp and juice is the orange color of a tangerine with a very thin green (unripe form) or orange (fully ripe) colored peel. The pulp, in 6 to 10 segments, is highly acid, seedless or with 1 to 5 small, obovoid seeds, green within. Visit https://travelsandholidays.com/malaysia/penang/ for everything you need to visit Penang