Let's start growing a Star Fruit Tree from seeds

Can we start growing a Star Fruit (Carambola) Tree from seed at home? Absolutely!!!
To start with it you need a few simple but very important things like: a ripe star fruit, an idea, ability to read (to create for your plants necessary conditions), patience, attention and a good mood.
Fruits of the Fruit Star tree, which grows in the subtropics, is not only delicious, but they also have a pleasant aroma reminiscent of a combination of apple, grape and citrus together. Also, the shape of theses fruits resembles the shape of a star. Therefore, the most common name of this fruit is a Star Fruit. That's why it is unique among other exotic tropical fruits.
My personal experience of growing star fruit trees from seeds is easy, fast and definitely you will be successful with that if follow these easy steps.
First of all, we need to buy a ripe healthy fruit. 
Take out the seeds.
I put them between two pre-soaked in warm water round cosmetics pads immediately after removing from the fruit. I read this recommendation in the Internet. People say that it increases your chances of success.

If you are going to use two- to three-day-old seeds it will be better to put them in water for 24 hours, and then plant them.
Once seeds send out roots put them in the soil.












The picture below I took on May 24th. 

In about 2 weeks, you will see signs that the Fruit Star seeds are sprouting.

Here we are on August 16th. :-)

The optimum temperature for germination is 25-30 degrees Celsius. 

The Starfruit tree is not too picky. However, experienced gardeners note that the most suitable soil for the plant is a moderately acid soil (pH of 5.5-6.5). 

Carambola's root system is quite resistant to the root diseases, but cannot tolerate constantly moist soil. Therefore, the soil should be drying a bit between watering cycles. Avoid letting the soil completely dry out.

Starfruit trees appreciate a direct sunshine, but gradually accustom the young plants to shade and then sun outside before moving them into a permanently sunny location. 

I will keep updating this page once in awhile and inform you how my little once are doing :-)

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