The Tropical Fruit Forum

I have found the issue.

Since I have sown them in seed trays with clear lids they thrive and the losses are pretty low.
As soon they have developed to the size of chickweed I report them individually and cover with a plastic bag.

Humidity in the air did the magic until they are strong enough to be outside without cover.

Hi all,

since its in the northern part of the equator harvesting time again I would ask all again about your favorite fruit that grows hidden and for the rest of the world unknown in your Jungles and Forests.

I believe anyone had grandparents that have taught you some lessons and introduced you to the real specials far away from Mango, Guava or Mulberry & Co.

I think of the fruits that never reached market potential and if then they were only locally available.

Anything, Fruit, Berry, Nut or Herb or flowering trees that produce the best honey you ever got hold on.

Tropical USDA 11 - 13 I am looking for...

Hi all growers and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2021

during last year I have received and tried to grow a lot of fruit trees and we had mixed success (as expected) here in Thailand.

There were demanding and tricky trees that germinated like mad and outgrew their pots and others never popped up.

The result of having now a collection of almost 140 fruit trees/shrubs from all over the world speaks for itself and I trust the green hand of my wife, so I keep ordering whatever is sounding interesting and calling for USDA zone 11 and above.

First to all our contacts and connections we made:
Meanwhile we spent a whopping 6000 EUR worldwide on seeds mostly in advance payment. The list to thank all would be way too long and so we do this by highlight two "extremes" we faced.
We thanking herewith Julienne and her Boyfriend Moise from the Republic of Congo for their endless effort to send us seeds of trees we never heard of and every Dollar spent was a pleasure by focus on your honest trade.
They didn't hesitate to take bus ride of 8 hrs to Brazzaville to make sure that the seeds will be on a reliable way to Thailand. .
Also we need to highlight here a guy called Urs from the rich country of Switzerland, who took the 100 EUR but never sent the seeds or replied at all.

Now to the topic.

Moise tried twice to send me the seeds of Nauclea Latifolia common named African Peach.
One time he sent about 100 seeds and the 2nd time he sent sure a 1000 seeds.
The germination rate both times was brilliant but as soon the little seedlings popped up they died.
We have now 3 trees left which turned out their first 3 true leaves and give us a bit hope.

Has anyone grown them successfully here by meaning turning at least a 50% survival rate into strong little trees?

Any info what we did possibly wrong will help and is much appreciated.

Best regards

Willie

https://www.internationaloaksociety.org/content/successfully-growing-quercus-insignis
This looks like it would be fun to propagate! Have you reached out to anyone in this group?

No, no success at all. I still hope that somebody comes up. I also asked a friend in Panama but he is going offshore on Sunday and the new Season is due in Europe, so his chase is on hold.

I brought 1 plant from Nicaragua 20 years ago as a small seedling. Now it  is about 6 ft high and begins to bloom. When it will produce some acorns I can send you some.

20 years?? The common Oak trees fruit in 5-6 years wild grown and in a nursery they make it well treated sometimes in under 5 years.
Or do you have yours in a pot? But anyway, I'll have patience and hope you have success. If it is fruiting I'll (and my wife) be the happiest to buy some of you.

I am still looking for this specific acorn tree but it seems very hard to find.
I am also interested in any heavy bearing fast growing chestnuts, nuts and acorns that will do in USDA Zone 11..

They should be found from Mexico to Panama, anyone has seen them there or can give me an address where to order these seeds?

Hi tongmuan,

cheers for the advise and sure I am checking all around Thailand what is available.
I opened the link of nana garden and what caught my eyes was the abundant stock of grown trees, definitely it's on my tour plan now, cheers for that.
Some members gave me info by pm and when I come home next week it won't be long and I am on the road through Thailand.

To specify what Tree I want isn't that easy for following reason:

I was due to my Job travelling worldwide and I always was keen to be a part of the local community instead of hanging out in Bars with my Colleagues.
I tasted a lot of delicious local Fruits and Veggies (well, also some that would kill the cat) but to that time I didn't bother the Names so it would be looking funny to say I want a Tree that bears red fruits which taste like a mix of Pine with Melon and Grape and so on.

One thing I learned is never judge a fruit by its appearance, ugly and poisonous looking can be super delicious and beautiful (Rose apple for example) just taste bland, pee sour/bitter or lets your breakfast from yesterday return.
An Ayahuasquero (Healer) in Venezuela told me once. If monkeys steal it and fruit flies surrounding you its tasting good.

If anyone has specimens that are very local, a great taste and may be a having good shelf life I need the Name, Photo if available incl leaves and offer from that side.

That is the only way to get what I want.

Also here in this topic I thank all who sent me already private messages busting with information. Please keep them coming as this is by fat the best fruit forum that I have picked so far.

Best regards

Willie

Hi all,

My name is Willie, 52 Years old, married since 11 years and living in Pattaya, Thailand.
I have bought 6 rai (1rai  = 1600 sqm) in Rayong where I plan to build my retirement place and off cause a garden with lots of exotic and for Thailand uncommon fruit trees.
I am always interested what kind of fruits are growing local in your gardens and if somebody wants a specimen for his garden, which is available in Thailand I'll help to get it.
Just let me know what is common and/or rare in your areas and we might can swap some favors.
I reckon it is always good if somebody goes to the local nursery and makes a direct choice, so we can assure that everyone gets only the best of the best..
By interest please send me a pm..

Cheers

Will