Miracle Fruit

Plant in highly acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5), which is critical — miracle fruit performs poorly above pH 6.0 and the leaves turn chlorotic in alkaline conditions. It requires consistently warm temperatures and suffers at any temperature below 40°F; container culture in large pots using acidic potting mix is the most practical approach outside zones 10–11. The small red berries contain miraculin, a glycoprotein that binds to taste receptors and makes sour foods taste sweet for 30–60 minutes after eating one fruit; harvest when berries are fully red and soft. Although individual plants are self-fertile, cross-pollination by insects improves berry set, so grow multiple plants together. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 48–96 дюймів Висота: 48–120 дюймів Дні до схожості: null–null Температура ґрунту для схожості: -18–-18°C

Plant in highly acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5), which is critical — miracle fruit performs poorly above pH 6.0 and the leaves turn chlorotic in alkaline conditions. It requires consistently warm temperatures and suffers at any temperature below 40°F; container culture in large pots using acidic potting mix is the most practical approach outside zones 10–11. The small red berries contain miraculin, a glycoprotein that binds to taste receptors and makes sour foods taste sweet for 30–60 minutes after eating one fruit; harvest when berries are fully red and soft. Although individual plants are self-fertile, cross-pollination by insects improves berry set, so grow multiple plants together. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 48–96 дюймів Висота: 48–120 дюймів Дні до схожості: null–null Температура ґрунту для схожості: -18–-18°C --- Час посадки: 0–8 тижнів spring Plant in spring; grows well in large containers that can be overwintered indoors in zones 9 and below.