How to Grow Jaboticaba

Updated June 2026

A warm-season fruit for the home garden across the warmer US.

What it looks like as it grows

jaboticaba established stage — Established

Jaboticaba is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Jaboticaba in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the jaboticaba page for exact timing.

Varieties

Sabara, Classic small sweet fruit (Florida fruit nurseries)

How to grow it

Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
Spacing: about 13.1 ft between plants.
Sowing: sow about 6 in deep.
Water: roughly 2.6 gal per plant every 3 days in hot weather.
Containers: grows well in a pot of 20 in+ (slow-growing, container-friendly).

Pests & problems

Watch for Birds. In humid regions, Few can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Jaboticaba is usually ready to harvest within roughly 85 months once established. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

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