The Tropical Fruit Forum

same as the ones with "sugarloaf" label with out the Kaui?

I tasted a Gary from Walter that I believe was the BEST one so far. 0-15 was also up there..

Question... Is there anything that I can do to give my avo trees more energy to produce more foliage or strengthen their roots and branches? Not too concerned about the fruit production as they're only 7 gallon container trees, planted on ground. May be more Nitrogen? Trees are healthy just sort of slow growing as of now... May be that's typically for the first year then they take off??

Hello friends, just wanted to see what's growing on in Zone 9B, the border between tropical and sub tropical, I just picked my last Pickering and I dare say it was quite better than the ones I had from South Florida... Also down to one last Carrie. Lychee is done. Cherry Barbados on the shrub, bounced back from the freezes, Lemons and Limes almost ready, Bananas almost flowering time.
Recent rains damaged all of my Pomegranate. Avocado trees still too young to let it fruit...

Can someone recommend which soil sample test should be good enough for Mango Trees for homeowners?

From Texas A&M AGRILIFE

1. Routine Analysis (R) $12 per sample
(pH, NO3-N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, S and Conductivity)
(This test is a base test for basic fertilizer recommendations.)

2. R + Micronutrients (Micro) $19 per sample
(Adds Zn, Fe, Cu, and Mn to test 1.)

3. R + Micro + Boron (B) $26 per sample
( Includes Test 2 plus boron)
(Recommended for individuals applying compost and manures.)

4. R + Detailed Salinity $34 per sample
(Includes Test 1 plus detailed salinity analysis)
(Recommended for individuals using lower quality irrigation water.)

5. R + Micro + Detailed Salinity $41 per sample
(Includes Test 2 plus detailed salinity analysis)

6. Routine Analysis + Organic Matter $32 per sample
(Includes Test 1 plus organic matter analysis)

7. R + Micro + Organic Matter $39 per sample
(Includes Test 2 plus organic matter analysis)

8. R + Micro + B + Organic Matter $46 per sample
(Includes Test 3 plus organic matter analysis)

9. R + Texture (determines % sand, silt, and clay) $32 per sample
(Includes Test 1 plus textural analysis)

10. R + Micro + Texture $39 per sample
(Includes Test 2 plus textural analysis)

11. R + Micro + B + Organic Matter + Detailed Salinity $68 per sample
(Includes Test 8 plus detailed salinity)

12. R + Micro + B + Org. Matter + Detailed Sal. + Texture $88 per sample
(Includes Test 8 plus textural analysis and detailed salinity and provides the most comprehensive
data needed for troubleshooting most plant/soil growing issues {does not address pathogen, pesticide or
hydrocarbon issues}).

Any updates to any of these trees after the freeze?

A low of 28 ZONE 9b. East Orlando. I believe most of my trees will be OK still just plenty of foliar damage. May be a few dead branches probably. It will not until Monday or Tuesday until we see the full extent of damage to mango trees. Those well established older trees should be ok. I noticed most of them had zero damage from last freeze a few weeks ago around my area. At least they are replacable and gives us an opportunity to hit the reset button on our yards.

Thank you for that input. Hopefully 2018 will get me a bit more details on it.

Snow near Central Florida to start the new year? There’s a chance it could happen this coming week — but the conditions would have to be just right.

While much of the nation is already in a deep freeze, a mass of cold air is expected to work its way into our area by Thursday — leading to the chance of snow between Orlando and Tampa.

“Some of the coldest air in years will be invading the continental United States next week,” meteorologist Paul Dellegatto from Tampa TV station WTVT explained in a Facebook post. “Eventually, some of that cold air will be spilling south into Florida.”

He referenced a European forecast model that is predicting snow on Thursday in parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties in west Central Florida near Tampa.

“When it comes to snow in Florida, it always hinges on having enough moisture around WHILE it is cold enough to snow. The vast majority of our sub-freezing nights occur under clear skies and radiational cooling, so snow is rarely mentioned. In this case, there is a small chance,” Dellegato explained.

“And I mean like tiny, that there may be enough moisture coming in off the Gulf to produce a wet snow flake or two next Thursday. I am just throwing this out there,” he explained, then cautioned, “Don't plan on making your ☃️ just yet!”

Excalibur tree beginning to bloom, Pickering is as well and LZ. All 3-7 gallons though.

JUST wanted to display my current CC still pushing out growth even after our cold snaps and its not done yet still pushing growth from 3 other branches on the other side. Beautiful tree I must say. Not bragging just sharing. Anyone else can show pics of their CC?

I pugged my PC around a month ago. It was growing vigorously prior to that. After the Pugging it has not pushed out any branches. Not sure if it's dead. Do you think pugging can kill a mango tree or is it dormant waiting for spring?