The Tropical Fruit Forum

JF, Can't wait to see the final results.  As you know I have the same plans for my three in one hole cherimoya.  I also think its funny how you're not into labels;  I would never be to remember half my grafts without them.

Greg

Quote from: JF on April 03, 2012, 04:47:29 PM

Quote from: nullzero on April 03, 2012, 04:38:25 PM

This will be interesting to see. I can't wait to see the results. What are you aiming for yield wise? 4-5 fruits from each variety?

Nullzy. I'm just hoping half of them will take and then I'll think about yield. I believe I have the timing right this time. 80 percent of my grafts have take so far this year. I've been working with small and medium cherimoya container seedlings and my atemoya and ilama which are on the ground. I'm at 100% with the container about 60% with the trees that are on the ground. I was adviced by Dario and other cherimoya experts to start my cherimoya grafts the first week of April. I hope it work.

Interesting, I need more practice with grafting and success. I am going to be working on trying to graft the other cherimoya seedlings I have. Btw, would you be interested in Taiwan (cherimoya/atemoya, it was obtained from Roger Meyer) budwood in the future?

I feel out of place speaking before master grafters but if your grafts take, which I hope you're successful at, you will have an extremely low spreading and heaving looking tree considering the way those branches are pointing.

Anikulapo thanks for the info,  you seem to have a lot of experience with "exotics" I wonder if you know where i can find, a Lucuma in South Fla? I'd be happy even with seeds, or if you know who sells fruit, etc.  I noticed out in CA they are available , but cant seem to find a source in Fla. or even for seeds online.

Quote from: JF on April 01, 2012, 07:30:03 PM

Quote from: nullzero on April 01, 2012, 06:15:28 PM

Looks so tasty! Great job growing those beautiful fruits.

thanks Nullzy. did you African Pride take?

It has not pushed growth yet, I am hoping it takes. Thanks JF, btw are you going to greenscene on saturday 14th?

I do not know where to but it but what you should be looking for is a special press for the sugar cane.  You might want to contact Robert is Here.  They have a press, or at least did the last time I was there, that "makes" the best cup of pure cane juice you ever had.

JF - the problem with putting sugar cane through a juicer (and raw coconut pulp) is as you said it clogs the filter and could or will eventually damage or burn out the motor.

JF, congratulations, those are definitely flowers emerging on your GS. Keep us posted.
Oscar

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Gold Nugget Mandarin

JF, here are the pics that you requested. The plants are super healthy and they're starting to flower. Not bad for a very competitive price. Maybe they will have some fruit by the time you come around.

Cuban007.  Nice job. Can you post some picks and did you get your Mamey scions yet?  Greg

Based on my conditions in zone 10B, seedling Jaks are much hardier than grafted trees. During the 33 degree cold we got in 2009, my J-31 lost some branches and a bunch of leaves. It recovered nicely and you can't even tell right now. My seedling Dang Suria was out in the middle of my yard and suffered zero damage. It produced 16 fruits last year and has now has 12 as we speak.  It is 10 foot tall and is an amazing producer of good quality fruit.
       

I don't remember who it was either on this site or GW that was looking for Cushman Mango trees,we will have some 3 and 7 gallon sizes available on wednesday 4/4 they are $25 and $50 for anyone interested,send me a message or call thanks Mike

J, the Pierce, Selma, and Booth they all took. I am still waiting on Cangrejos grafts. I"ll post some pics later.