Edible Plants of the World

Chilean Wine Palm

Chilean Wine Palm

It suits Mediterranean type climates. They cannot tolerate hot humid tropical conditions. They can grow in temperate conditions. They are hardy to about -6°C. They do best in a sunny position. They can tolerate wind but not salt. They can be grown under most soil conditions. They are drought tolerant once established. In Melbourne Botanical Gardens. It grows to 36°C South in Argentina and Chile. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.

Also known as:

Coquito Nut, Coco de Chile, Honey Palm, Little Cokernut, Palma chilena, Palmera de coquitos

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Chilean Wine Palm grow?

Found in: Argentina, Australia, Britain, Chile, Europe, Mediterranean, New Zealand, Russia, South America, Tasmania

Notes: There is only one Jubaea species.

Status: It is a cultivated food plant.

Growing Chilean Wine Palm

Cultivation: Palms can be grown from seed. They need to be sown fresh. The seed are large and need to be sown fairly deeply. The seed germinates erratically. It can take 6 months or a year for seed to germinate.

Edible Uses: The fruit stalk can be tapped for sap. This is distilled to make palm honey. It is also used for wine. The fruit are candied. The nut is eaten. They are also used for oil.

Production: Plants grow slowly. They can take 15 years to produce. The fruit are harvested as they ripen. The nuts or kernels will keep for months if stored dry and cool. Up to 300 litres of sap can be collected over one month from a mature palm.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
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Chilean Wine Palm Photos

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