The Green Water Apple, like the red variety, refers to a type of Syzygium fruit — most commonly Syzygium samarangense or Syzygium aqueum — that produces pale green, bell-shaped, watery fruits. It’s also called:
Scientific Name & Family: Syzygium samarangense, Family: Myrtaceae.
Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions; temperature 25–32°C.
Soil: Well-drained sandy loam to clay loam with pH 5.5–7; rich in organic matter.
Varieties: Green Water Apple is known for crisp, juicy, green-skinned fruits.
Propagation: By budding, grafting, or air layering for true-to-type plants.
Spacing & Planting: 6×6 m spacing; pits 60×60×60 cm; fill with FYM and topsoil.
Manures & Fertilizers: Apply 15–20 kg FYM + NPK (200:150:200 g per tree/year) in 3–4 splits; add micronutrients as required.
Irrigation: Regular watering during flowering and fruit development; avoid waterlogging.
Weeding & Mulching: Keep orchard weed-free; mulch with organic matter to conserve moisture and maintain soil temperature.
Harvesting & Yield: Fruits mature in 90–120 days after flowering; yield 15–20 tons/ha; harvest when fruits attain full size and green glossy color
