Cucumber Bilimbi Seeds - Fruit Plant

Bilimbi Cucumber, also known as Bilimbi or Tree Sorrel, is a tropical fruit tree valued for its elongated green sour fruits. The fruits grow in clusters directly on the trunk and branches and are widely used in pickles, curries, sauces, and traditional culinary dishes due to their strong tangy flavor. The plant thrives in warm, humid climates with full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Ideal for tropical home gardens and exotic fruit collections.

Features

• Produces tangy sour cucumber-like fruits
• Fruits grow in dense clusters on trunk
• Excellent for pickles and cooking use
• Tropical exotic fruit tree variety
• Attractive ornamental flowering tree
• Suitable for humid warm climates
• Unique culinary fruit species

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Averrhoa bilimbi
• Common Name (US): Bilimbi / Cucumber Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical Fruit Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
• USDA Zones: 10-12
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in tropical climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 20-60 days in warm, humid soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high watering
• Mature Plant Size: 10-25 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 10-15 feet apart