Late March to early May is considered the sweet peak.
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Always wait until the fruit is "squeezable" or slightly wrinkled before eating; unripe fruit contains a sticky, bitter latex. 📍 Where to Buy Locally (South & Central Florida) Late March to early May is considered the sweet peak
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Certain varieties, like the "Lara" purple caimito from Lara Farms , can begin ripening as early as late December or January.
The best way to find fresh, high-quality caimito is to visit farmstands and specialty markets in the Redland (Homestead) area or along the southwest coast.
If you aren't located in South Florida, several farms offer seasonal shipping of fresh fruit boxes. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Green Star Apple (Caimito) *Pre-Order*