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Ecological requirements
Soils
- Relatively fertile, deep, well drained soils that are well aerated with a Ph 5.5 -7.5
Altitude
Temperature
- Optimal growth occurs at 20-260C
- The quality of the fruit decreases in very cold areas
Rainfall/ Water requirements
- At least 650mm per annum because the tree is very drought resistant due to well established root system. The plant does better on higher rainfall of around 1500mm per annum
- To avoid shedding of flowers and fungal diseases, rains are not required at flowering.
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