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Fwang Tung
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Fwang Tung is an early-season carambola cultivar used in Florida mixes—sweet-tart fruit that helps stretch harvest calendars before or around main Arkin peaks. Ribs form classic stars when sliced. Flavour is aromatic and refreshing. Useful for staggered orchard income. Handle ribs gently. Sweet enough for fresh when fully yellow. Combine plantings with Arkin and Kari for continuous supply.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Early MarketFresh SliceMixed OrchardPlatter
Traits
AromaticEarlyEarly SeasonFlorida MixRefreshingStar RibsSweet-TartYellow
History
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Fwang Tung entered Florida carambola cultivar evaluations.
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Growers used Fwang Tung for early fruit.
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Mixed cultivar blocks retained Fwang Tung timing.
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Fwang Tung stayed in extension cultivar lists.