Flacourtia rukam

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Flacourtia rukam
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Typeshrub, small tree

“Rukam (Flacourtia rukam) grows 3-10 meters tall, producing clusters of small, round fruits” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to maturity90–120 days

“maturing in 3-4 months to a thin-skinned, fleshy drupe with 4-12 small seeds” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Germination temperature77–86 °F

“25-30°C germination” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Waterwell-drained

“Rukam thrives in a wide range of soils, from sandy loams to heavy clays, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Soil pH5.5–7.5

“Optimal pH is 5.5-7.5” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Hardiness zones10-12

“For small-scale farmers and home gardeners in USDA zones 10-12 or equivalent tropical/subtropical regions” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Height99.5–296.5 in

“The tree's spiny branches (up to 5 cm thorns)” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed, air layering, stem cuttings

“Propagation Methods: Seeds are viable for 1-2 months; sow fresh, stratified berries” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenfruits ripen from green to orange-red

“fruits that ripen from green to orange-red” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsfruits

“fruits, about 1-2 cm in diameter, have a pleasantly acidic flavor” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Companionsmango

“Pair with mango zones for synergy” — How to Grow Rukam (Flacourtia rukam): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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