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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: For Sale: Annona scions
« on: February 24, 2016, 10:31:05 AM »
What is the recommended graft method on these?
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Kiwi's
« on: February 24, 2016, 10:21:16 AM »
Correct me if I'm wrong....
Mine seem to burn pretty easy, haven't had a crop off them yet, a little young. I'd suggest keeping them out of direct light, at least in southern climes.
Mine seem to burn pretty easy, haven't had a crop off them yet, a little young. I'd suggest keeping them out of direct light, at least in southern climes.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Preventing Leafminers and Citrus greening
« on: February 24, 2016, 10:15:15 AM »
You can topical spray for leaf miners, neem ( no neem over 85 degrees) alternating weeks with spinosad. It is a much bigger pain in the butt, it washes off wears out. Requires a lot more vigilance. It is an alternative to using a systemic.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Brazil: Very poor working conditions in orange grove
« on: February 24, 2016, 10:06:06 AM »Pretty much standard-operating-procedure in Central and South America, and probably most of Mexico. No EPA or Department of Labor/OSHA. That's one of the reasons First World countries can't compete on price. Throw in slave wages and child labor to get the full picture.Of course they can, its called agricultural subsidies.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Greenhouse film - would construction plastic sheet work?
« on: February 19, 2016, 12:47:13 PM »Do grafting and rooting like the same kind of environment? (temp? sun? humidity?)
I grafted two young loquats (1 gallon pot) this morning and put them in the mini greenhouse...
Grafting and root cuttings you want less than full normal light requirements. You want time for the graft to heal or roots to form before the scion/cutting uses up all of its stored energy.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Succesful Trip to Excalibur
« on: February 19, 2016, 06:41:09 AM »
Must have been a clown car van.
I agree Excalibur is an amazing place. I got you beat on commutes though. Twice I drove 4.5 hours (each way to go there).
Yard space, smard space. When you're in the candy store and in a frenzy, where to keep your purchases does not even register as a consideration.
I agree Excalibur is an amazing place. I got you beat on commutes though. Twice I drove 4.5 hours (each way to go there).
Yard space, smard space. When you're in the candy store and in a frenzy, where to keep your purchases does not even register as a consideration.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Greenhouse film - would construction plastic sheet work?
« on: February 19, 2016, 06:29:53 AM »
For many (not all) plants, more sun the better. The issue greenhouses have with the sun is the heat that it generates. You can hit 120F easily in a greenhouse in full sun even in northern climes. Shading means less sun which means less heat, but it also robs the plant of energy. Then you start getting into alternate methods for cooling, such as ventilation, swamp coolers, misters, heat exchangers.
Manually ventilating is tricky, be vigilant if you go this way, the days get longer, the sun moves - shading disappears.
Manually ventilating is tricky, be vigilant if you go this way, the days get longer, the sun moves - shading disappears.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: do you bare root when potting up ?
« on: February 10, 2016, 06:50:39 AM »
You could be lazy and just pour some fine stuff on it like peat moss. It would eventually work its way into the mix. mulching the surface would help with water retention too.
Be careful of what you wish for.
Be careful of what you wish for.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: do you bare root when potting up ?
« on: February 09, 2016, 06:56:58 AM »
I think Rob is operating under the assumption that all growers use good stuff to start with. I have a grapefruit that was grown in clay, I couldn't figure out why it was so darn heavy, until I up potted it, I bare rooted that one, a pain to remove clay without damaging the roots. If I go to gritty mix obviously I bare root. I'd be far more concerned with a mix that don't dry out on a potted plant than one that does. More water is your solution, not the problem.
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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Valentine Pummelo
« on: January 22, 2016, 06:40:18 AM »
We had a bunch at the fruit tree sale last weekend. If we didn't sell out we came close. I think part of the Valentine name is that they ripen about Valentines day.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: January 20, 2016, 10:21:00 AM »
I asked, the Urban Harvest Sale had 4300 trees for sale. I would guess 300 remained at the end of the sale.
4000 trees sold in 5 hours, impressive.
4000 trees sold in 5 hours, impressive.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: My 4 years old Kent seedling starts flower!!!!
« on: January 20, 2016, 09:53:22 AM »
Somewhat on topic,
If a mango tree blooms 1-2 months earlier than normal does the fruit tend to mature 1-2 months earlier, or is the growth much slow and it only matures a little bit earlier? Is the quality of this fruit much different than normal fruiting time? Kinda vague question, I know.
If a mango tree blooms 1-2 months earlier than normal does the fruit tend to mature 1-2 months earlier, or is the growth much slow and it only matures a little bit earlier? Is the quality of this fruit much different than normal fruiting time? Kinda vague question, I know.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: A taste of Mangifera lalijiwa
« on: January 15, 2016, 09:22:09 AM »
Are they poly or mono?
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: A taste of Mangifera lalijiwa
« on: January 15, 2016, 04:23:03 AM »
If indica is any indication, then I would imagine that they could taste like anything from Lemon Zest to a Tommy Atkins.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: January 12, 2016, 12:56:01 PM »
Galveston County
Looks like there may be one after all.
Saturday, February 20
#10 Jack Brooks Park, Hwy 6,
Hitchcock, TX 77563
no specific details,
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/2016%20Spring%20Sale%20Directional%20Flyer.pdf
Sale: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Looks like there may be one after all.
Saturday, February 20
#10 Jack Brooks Park, Hwy 6,
Hitchcock, TX 77563
no specific details,
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/2016%20Spring%20Sale%20Directional%20Flyer.pdf
Sale: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: January 12, 2016, 12:51:47 PM »
Brazoria County
IT doesn't specify the year, so buyer beware.
February 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
No info on what is being sold....
901 S Downing St
Angle ton, TX 77515
IT doesn't specify the year, so buyer beware.
February 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
No info on what is being sold....
901 S Downing St
Angle ton, TX 77515
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: January 12, 2016, 12:48:24 PM »
Harris County
Jan 30
I assume 9am.
https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/docs/2016-HCMGA-fruit-tree-sale-catalog.pdf
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office
3033 Bear Creek Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
Jan 30
I assume 9am.
https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/docs/2016-HCMGA-fruit-tree-sale-catalog.pdf
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office
3033 Bear Creek Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: can a grafted mango tree be used for budwood
« on: January 08, 2016, 11:50:43 AM »
This applies to anything alive. The genetic material is what it is. It multiplies from what it is. The genes of the host don't pass through to the spliced material (ok viruses are a different story).
If you get organ donated an eyeball, it ain't yours even after years, it is on loan.
If you get organ donated an eyeball, it ain't yours even after years, it is on loan.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: The love between a Man and a woman and a fruit
« on: January 08, 2016, 06:23:21 AM »I also think there is more of a tendency for "collectors" in general to be male. I nary remember going into a baseball card store or a collectible coin shop to find a lady behind the counter -- they are always owned by men.Gotta disagree on this. Because you don't see women at a baseball card store, don't mean women don't collect. Ever been to a jewelry store? Your just shopping in the wrong kind of store to see women.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What are the best edible gingers?
« on: January 07, 2016, 12:07:46 PM »They root better in warm weather also. If you lay them on top of the soil in warm weather, your results are better.Its funny, I tried a couple of times and failed, it was only when I had left a piece on the back of the stove with no intention of growing that piece that it sprouted, surprised I didn't cook it.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What are the best edible gingers?
« on: January 07, 2016, 06:18:05 AM »
Tumeric is also a beautiful landscape plant. Much sexier than the basic ginger.
Oddly enough still haven't had any yet.
I've definitely learned that they both like it hot, they start showing real weakness when the summers cool. Mine are officially dormant right now, pop back up every spring though.
Oddly enough still haven't had any yet.
I've definitely learned that they both like it hot, they start showing real weakness when the summers cool. Mine are officially dormant right now, pop back up every spring though.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: The love between a Man and a woman and a fruit
« on: January 06, 2016, 06:40:29 AM »
I think tropicdude, Mike T, and Dimples are on the track.
When it comes to horticulture in general I'm sure that you will find a very high percentage of women go for the looks pretty, smells nice stuff.
I know women can definitely be into veg gardening, so why not fruit trees?
I belong to a local plant exchange, majority are women.
I've pondered this question on a few occasions.
Then again, I am just another guy that showed up for this dude-fest thread.
When it comes to horticulture in general I'm sure that you will find a very high percentage of women go for the looks pretty, smells nice stuff.
I know women can definitely be into veg gardening, so why not fruit trees?
I belong to a local plant exchange, majority are women.
I've pondered this question on a few occasions.
Then again, I am just another guy that showed up for this dude-fest thread.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: December 18, 2015, 04:43:30 AM »
Harris County
Usually a big one.
No information yet.
Brazoria County
No information yet. Of course they still have 2014 sale information posted on their site.
Galveston County
They didn't have a sale last year, not sure if they will this year either.
Usually a big one.
No information yet.
Brazoria County
No information yet. Of course they still have 2014 sale information posted on their site.
Galveston County
They didn't have a sale last year, not sure if they will this year either.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: December 18, 2015, 04:42:40 AM »
Fort Bend County
Jan 16
9am-1pm sales
Fort Bend County Fairground Barn H, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Going head to head against Urban Harvest, good and bad idea.
http://www.fbmg.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016FTSAvailableLIst.pdf
Jan 16
9am-1pm sales
Fort Bend County Fairground Barn H, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Going head to head against Urban Harvest, good and bad idea.
http://www.fbmg.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016FTSAvailableLIst.pdf
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Houston Area Fruit Sale Season 2016 is here!
« on: December 18, 2015, 04:42:02 AM »
Montgomery county
http://www.mcmga.com/category/sale-info/
Jan 23
8 am talk
9am-12pm sales
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 9020 Airport Road in Conroe
The northern most county in the Houston area, the trees reflect that.
http://www.mcmga.com/category/sale-info/
Jan 23
8 am talk
9am-12pm sales
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 9020 Airport Road in Conroe
The northern most county in the Houston area, the trees reflect that.
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