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Longkong Lanzones from Thailand is the most
expensive fruit in the world today. Its price ranges
from P350 to P600 per kilo, so much higher than our
local Paete Lanzones which costs only P60 to P100
per kilo.
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A bunch of seedless, sweet and latex-free Longkong
fruit weighs 1/2 to 2 kilos. This variety can be
grown locally as proven by those who planted several
years ago.
Comparative Growth, Fruiting Time
and Fruit Bearing Habits of Fruit Trees
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Longkong grows faster than Paete and bears fruits
after 5 years when grafted; compared to Paete which
bear fruits only after 7 years or even more from the
date of planting.
Existing Paete lonzones and even the sour Jolo variety
can be transformed to Longkong through topworking
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Unproductive shoots or watersprout on big trunk that
are often removed because they become liabilities to
the tree, can be grafted with Longkong scion. In just two years, the grafted
scion will bear high quality Longkong fruits. While Paete
lanzones thrives best in partially shaded areas, Longkong
can be planted without shading provided that there is
adequate irrigation especially during summer. |
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