The most popular Indian variety, Rambhutan is highly adaptable and is far superior to the existing varieties. Large delicious fruits with an aril percentage of 44, rich crunchy luscious pulp, and sugar content of 20º Brix make Rambhutan unique among rambutan varieties. A high amount of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and anti-oxidants.
Rambutan fruits are highly nutritious, being rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Rambutan grows well in a warm tropical climate. Lands prone to waterlogging are not good for growing Rambutan. Slightly sloped lands are ideal. Budding is the best method for producing high-quality Rambutan planting materials. Buddings produce fruits after 2 or 3 years with optimum production occurring after 6 or 8 years if managed well.