White Water Apple (Rose Apple)

Here’s a detailed overview of the White Water Apple / White Rose Apple (a variety of Syzygium samarangense / Syzygium aqueum):

🌱 White Water Apple (White Rose Apple / Safed Jamrul):-

📖 Description:-

White Water Apple, also called White Rose Apple, is a tropical fruit tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It produces bell-shaped fruits similar to other wax apple types but is white to pale green in color. The fruit is crisp, light, and juicy, with a mildly sweet flavor. It is popular in home gardens and also grown commercially in tropical regions.

🎨 Color:-

• Skin: White to pale green, shiny and smooth.
• Flesh: White, translucent, crisp, and watery.

⚖️ Weight:-

• Fruit weight: 60 – 120 grams (smaller than King Kong or Dalheri wax apples).

🥗 Taste:-

• Mildly sweet and watery, with a slightly floral taste.
• Refreshing but not as sugary as guava or mango.

🔬 TSS & Brix (Sweetness):-

• TSS: 8–10° Brix
• Less sweet compared to red or black wax apples.

✅ Safe to Eat:-

• Completely safe and edible.
• Low sugar, making it suitable for diabetic and weight-conscious people.

🍬 Sweetness:-

• Low to medium sweetness → light and refreshing, not heavy.

🌟 Benefits:-

1. Hydrating fruit → high water content (about 90%).
2. Low calories → good for weight loss.
3. Rich in antioxidants & Vitamin C → boosts immunity.
4. Good for digestion due to dietary fiber.
5. Helps cool body heat in tropical summers.
6. Heart-friendly → contains potassium for blood pressure regulation.
7. Safe for diabetics because of low sugar and high fiber.

🚜 Farming & Cultivation:-

• Climate: Hot & humid tropical climate, frost-sensitive.
• Soil: Grows well in sandy loam, clay loam, and alluvial soils; must be well-drained.
• Planting Material: Grafted or air-layered plants preferred.
• Spacing: 4 m × 4 m (smaller canopy than King Kong).
• Flowering & Fruiting: Starts fruiting in 2–3 years; main season is summer.
• Irrigation: Requires frequent watering during flowering and fruit set.
• Fertilizer: Organic compost + balanced NPK improves yield and sweetness.
• Yield: 20–40 kg fruits per mature tree annually.
• Pest/Disease: Generally hardy; fruit fly and aphid attack can occur.

✅ Summary:
The White Water Apple (White Rose Apple) is a medium-small, white or pale green fruit, weighing 60–120 g, with low to medium sweetness (8–10° Brix). It is safe, hydrating, low-calorie, and antioxidant-rich, making it great for summer consumption and diabetic diets. Farming is easy in tropical areas with good irrigation and organic care.

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