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The hairy
rambutan is indigenous to the Malay
Archipelago and has been widely
cultivated throughout the region in
Thailand, South Vietnam, Indonesia,
the Philippines, India and Sri Lanka.
In Malaysia it is cultivated in almost
all parts of the country but is
concentrated mainly in the states of
Perak, Pahang, Kedah, Kelantan, Johor
and Terengganu. The traditionally
seed-grown rambutan trees often
produce sour fruits while the clone
varieties have thick, firm flesh,
which are sweet and delicious. Besides
being eaten raw, the fruit is also
canned in syrup and made into jam. The
rambutan season is from June to July
and November to January. The
latter period produces a heavier crop. |
