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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: murahilin on January 14, 2012, 01:06:30 AM
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I will be adding to this FAQ over time and I will include a link to a post that answers the question if it cannot be answered in one or two sentences in the FAQ.
1)How do I care for a mail order tree? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=634.0)
2)What type of potting mix should I use? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=96.0)
3)What are everyone's top 5 tropical fruits? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=132.0)
4)What are the best books on tropical fruits? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=143.0)
5)What are the best websites for tropical fruit information? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=202.0)
6)How do you "pug" a tree? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=193.0)
7)Which variety of sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) should I plant? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=128.0)
8)Where can I buy tropical fruit tree seeds online? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=204.0)
9)How do I fertilize my fruit tree?
10)How do I label my trees? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=2337.0)
11)What is wrong with my mango tree? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=1001.0)
12)Where can I buy tropical fruit online? (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=2633.0)
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what do you do if you are in PR at a deserted mountain top garden and you relalize you have lost your car rental keys
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Sheehan's guide to FAQs:
Q:(Insert question...?)
A: Use google.
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Gerry, I wish I had an answer to that questions two years ago.
Squam,
Well, I am hoping now with a forum with sticky's and FAQs I wont have to tell everyone to use google lol. Let's see how well that works out.
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Sheehan's guide to FAQs:
Q:(Insert question...?)
A: Use google.
you forgot to add, "use the forum search feature" ;D
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So where are the frequently asked questions.......and the answers, more importantly? Someone better get on the ball here.
Harry
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So where are the frequently asked questions.......and the answers, more importantly? Someone better get on the ball here.
Harry
Don't worry Harry, it will be up soon. I know you are dying to know which mango variety you should plant.
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When I type in the message box the font color is very light in color, almost impossible to see. It is the same in the subject line when I am typing in a post. Is there any way to darken this ?
UPDATE! The button in the post screen with the little blue arrow inside red [ ] will change the text to black when typing!!
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"So where are the frequently asked questions.......and the answers, more importantly? Someone better get on the ball here."
Speaking of questions, Harry, what kind of mango is the one you're using as your profile photo? More importantly, may I have some please? Right now? It is gorgeous.
I feel some good karma coming your way. ;)
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Dan:
The mango I am using as my avatar is a fruit from one of the three Maha Chanok Seedling trees I planted in one hole and which all fruited for the first time this past year. This was obviously the best looking of the three. Frankly, the picture doesn't even do it justice. Perhaps I'll do a summary thread of this project here in the new Forum as I do want to document the fruiting this year to see how the fruits changed or remained the same in their second year.
Harry
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Can I suggest a:
5) What are the best websites on tropical fruits?
To me, a Google search does not always provide the best results as it often is the most "mainstream" answers.
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Can I suggest a:
5) What are the best websites on tropical fruits?
To me, a Google search does not always provide the best results as it often is the most "mainstream" answers.
Thanks. Excellent idea. I will make a post right now.
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When I type in the message box the font color is very light in color, almost impossible to see. It is the same in the subject line when I am typing in a post. Is there any way to darken this ?
That is a problem for me also. I don't know why it is not a solid color. I think it may be because of the theme we have installed. We will try to fix that soon if possible.
Thanks, murahilin!
In case members have not already seen my other post, all you have to do is click on the "toggle view" button when making a reply, and it will switch fonts from very light grey to dark black color. It's the button on bottom right, and has red brackets around it.
Oscar
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Just curious... who's Cindy BTW???
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forum ghost
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forum ghost
So, The forum is Haunted ;D ;D ;D I tought she was a real person or the owner of this forum... go figure!!!
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BOO!
forum ghost
So, The forum is Haunted ;D ;D ;D I tought she was a real person or the owner of this forum... go figure!!!
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BOO!
forum ghost
So, The forum is Haunted ;D ;D ;D I tought she was a real person or the owner of this forum... go figure!!!
:o ahahahahha...you crack me up, Adam ;D
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I'm unable to share pics using picasaweb :'( Am i doing something wrong? :-\
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Steven, words are just important as pix and I too have retired from posting pix.I tried a few methods and hit the wall.It might be an omen that we should be spending more time in the garden.
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Steven, words are just important as pix and I too have retired from posting pix.I tried a few methods and hit the wall.It might be an omen that we should be spending more time in the garden.
Hi Mike,
I agree ;) Though, I tried several times with picasaweb...and hit the wall, like you said :( I have no problem with p.bucket...though, it takes long to uplaod pics with large pixels :-\ I really hope it's not an omen...YIKES :o
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I will post some more detailed instructions on posting pics later tonight. Harry was having the same problem figuring out picasa earlier today also.
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I will post some more detailed instructions on posting pics later tonight. Harry was having the same problem figuring out picasa earlier today also.
Hi Mura,
Thanks in advance :) I prefer using Picasa over Photobucket...uploading a pic with picasa is much faster compared with bucket.
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I will post some more detailed instructions on posting pics later tonight. Harry was having the same problem figuring out picasa earlier today also.
I beg your pardon. I was having no trouble. I was just testing you to see if you really knew what the heck you were talking about. Thankfully, you passed the test.
Harry
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Here's a page with helpful instructions on how to apply for a Small Lots of Seed permit.
Well, not so much on the ePermits side but helpful on the downloadable/printable application. Though in place of "Various", you should use "All"
Printable PDF version
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/library/forms/pdf/PPQ587.pdf (http://www.aphis.usda.gov/library/forms/pdf/PPQ587.pdf)
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Is there a sorting utility so we can find the most viewed, most replies, etc. posts?
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Is there a sorting utility so we can find the most viewed, most replies, etc. posts?
There is a statistics page that gives this info. You can find the link at the bottom of the main index page: http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php)
Click the "more stats" link towards the bottom of the page.
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I found that using the RSS feature on the website is a great way of getting emailed every time there is activity on ANY part of the forum. The email messages are placed in a separate folder so as to not overcrowd your main email Inbox.
Doesn't always work, though, especially if you use separate computers...
Jaime
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Hey does anybody here know if the fruits of Old Fustic are edible??? On an unrelated note I am curious to know if coconut palms can be grown in Madeira or the Azores...
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Hey does anybody here know if the fruits of Old Fustic are edible??? On an unrelated note I am curious to know if coconut palms can be grown in Madeira or the Azores...
Hi Wanderer94,
Yes, the coconut palm grows very well over here and even flowers...but, do not set fruit.
Here's some pics :)
http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=1018.msg12606;topicseen#msg12606 (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=1018.msg12606;topicseen#msg12606)
There is a few more palms in Santa cruz, Madalena do mar and Ponta do sol! 8)
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Hi, happens that today I wanted to see my inbox to send some seeds request, and it shows that is empty, also I was considered a "member" with some 15 comments and I notice now Im back in "newbie" stage with only one comment, looks like my past 2 weeks history was erase, how that works ? I have to set some function in preferences or what Im doing wrong? any help will be appreciated it thanks a lot....
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9)How do I fertilize my fruit tree?
Just what I was looking for... but there's no link? I was interested in the best fertilizers (preferably liquid) for jackfruit and longan seedlings.
Does anyone have any tips for me? Thanks in advance!
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I would like the most experienced posters on this site who have had success trading not only seeds and fruit with other members, but also live plants to consider a "How to Ship a Live Plant Safely" addition to the FAQ you are creating.
I have received several live plants from three professional plant dealers in the mail and although they all use different packing materials and techniques, they all consistently achieve all four results in their shipments:
1. The plant's root ball is well secured so it cannot possibly move even it the box is jostled.
2. The top of the root ball is secured so there is no way for soil material to fall out.
3. The plant is packed and secured so the main stem is always 1-3" from the sides and end of the box.
4. Tracking info is always sent to the recipient when the plant is shipped.
I post this list as my opener so it can be amended by those experienced in trading and shipping live plants. Hopefully, combined suggestions will help create a conical version that can be added to the FAQ.
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9)How do I fertilize my fruit tree?
Just what I was looking for... but there's no link? I was interested in the best fertilizers (preferably liquid) for jackfruit and longan seedlings.
Does anyone have any tips for me? Thanks in advance!
The truth is that there is no one best. You can be successful with many formulations. You can go organic or synthetic. It largely depends on your growing conditions and everyone's growing conditions are somewhat different. You should be bold but not too aggressive. With fertilizers, less can often be more. Try any balanced fertilizer you have access to with light feedings for a month or two. If you have good results, continue, if not try another or re-post the results for further recommendations.
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9)How do I fertilize my fruit tree?
Just what I was looking for... but there's no link? I was interested in the best fertilizers (preferably liquid) for jackfruit and longan seedlings.
Does anyone have any tips for me? Thanks in advance!
It's best to give regular feedings rather than, as most people do, put the plants on a feast or famine schedule. With this in mind i like to recommend that people use slow release fertilizers, especially for small potted plants. Once the plants are in the ground i concentrate more on cheaper sources of fertilizers, like manure, compost, mulch, grass clippings, etc.
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Thanks fruitlovers and HMHausman!
I opted to start with an organic fertilized potting soil which contains kelp and alfalfa meal. They have responded really well to it and are growing much faster than I had anticipated. :) I'll look into the slow release fertilizers for their next "feeding".
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Also, can we see a FAQ or "how to" on shipping seedlings?
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Hello,
We're looking for assistance in obtaining (economically) and then planting fruit trees on our property on Koro Island, Fiji. We have no idea where to go (presumably in Suva or Nadi) to purchase small trees, and also want to verify we'll have no issues with the government when we transport the small trees via the ferry to Koro (from Natovi).
Thank you!
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Hello,
We're looking for assistance in obtaining (economically) and then planting fruit trees on our property on Koro Island, Fiji. We have no idea where to go (presumably in Suva or Nadi) to purchase small trees, and also want to verify we'll have no issues with the government when we transport the small trees via the ferry to Koro (from Natovi).
Thank you!
For obtaining the trees i suggest you contact Fiji Forestry department. You should also ask the agriculture department about any requirements for transporting trees inter island.
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a few tips from: (the bastard who spends the most time on the forum, i'm embarrassed to admit...just check the forum stats :-[ ) some will find them useful, while others will find them worthless
1) set up your forum account so the most recent posts appear first, you can do this under the tab that says "profile/modify profile/look and layout" (I believe)...this way, you are always reading the most recent posts, without having to click on the last page of the thread, also having to scroll down looking for the most recent post.
2) also, check the forum stats regularly, you can do this on the main page, it's a discreet link that says "more stats"...this can be a helpful tool, for researching the most popular topics, learning more about members, and the forum in general.
3) viewing who's online, click the link on the first page underneath the title, "users online", it will have the total amount of people currently on the forum for you to click. This is a very important tool for me...it allows me to see who is looking at what, if your profile is not hidden, I can start to figure out who reads the same topics as me. I'm always searching for members who share common interests, and I'm also curious to see which threads are getting the most attention, and when.
btw, you must be a member to do all of this, so it's another reason to join the forum and quit lurking!!
these are just a few tips I wanted to share, being that I'm a tropical fruit forum fiend....misery loves company!
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Hi, I am in Australia but my family has 50 acres at Kadavu, we have so many coconut trees, breadfruit and noni but just now starting to push with mango and tiana. If you want a few hundred coconut sprouts ready to plant just let me know. You can come get them anytime. Gutugutuwai-Byram family at LAGALEVU, Nakasaleka, Kadavu. Cam Byram. Would love if you could bring some mangrove seedlings or seeds of the variety for the tidal beach front (not tiro type).
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im a newbie, but ive already sent several PM’s successfully. but now when i try to do so, no “picture” appears with letters for me to type. clicking on “Listen to the letters” or “Request another image.” does not work. logging out and back in does not work. can anyone help?
thanks,
guaycuyacu
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Hi, did you solve the problem or still need help?
Dominik
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I need some help adding pics to my posts. I have been able to add images in the past but the "add image to post" and "insert image" are not working for me now.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Have people noticed the subscription and messaging notifications are not working?
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Have people noticed the subscription and messaging notifications are not working?
i haven't got any Notifications since i joined and i have them turned on... would like to know when people post to my threads so i don't have to keep checking back so much
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Have people noticed the subscription and messaging notifications are not working?
Yeah, I've noticed... Gotta get around to fixing that.
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I'm new here and browse mostly on an android phone. The forum is quite difficult to read and use on mobile presently, but if you install a simple plugin to thr forum, it will be tapatalk friendly. Tapatalk is a mobile formatted phone app that makes using web forums easier and more beautiful.
https://www.tapatalk.com/download_SimpleMachines (https://www.tapatalk.com/download_SimpleMachines)
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If i try to search the forum with Google ,it doesnt open and gives me an error wich i took a picture of it and il post it here.
The problem is recent ,like from december and i suspect it happens to otther people as well because on Tropicalfruitforum facebook page somebody from Greece asked ,,what happened to TFF,,.
For me it works to read the forum now by only using the links that i get in my email( whenever a new forum is opened or when i get a PM).
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBP4Krjb/20200119-085056.jpg)
The error says something about apache server error and to inform the forum owner about this.It happens on laptop and on phone.
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If i try to search the forum with Google ,it doesnt open and gives me an error wich i took a picture of it and il post it here.
The problem is recent ,like from december and i suspect it happens to otther people as well because on Tropicalfruitforum facebook page somebody from Greece asked ,,what happened to TFF,,.
For me it works to read the forum now by only using the links that i get in my email( whenever a new forum is opened or when i get a PM).
(https://i.postimg.cc/qBP4Krjb/20200119-085056.jpg)
The error says something about apache server error and to inform the forum owner about this.It happens on laptop and on phone.
It works now.Problem solved.
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Pictures keep posting sideways when trying to post with iPhone.
Could someone please shine some light on how to rotate pictures? No matter which way I flip the pics on my iPhone, it shows up sideways on the forum.
(https://i.postimg.cc/y3RqvRsd/DE669621-8807-45-E1-B5-C2-FC62-AB1-EB310.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3RqvRsd)
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i think im going to sell some sugar apple trees and cherimoya trees in a while, right now i have about 16 sugar apples and 6 cherimoyas but i planted a lot of them so if you would like to get some message me here or on instagram (dutch_tropical_farmer) you can be updated on the gram from watching the posts. only selling in europe btw.
(https://i.postimg.cc/svQ5RfGs/IMG-1714.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/svQ5RfGs)
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i think im going to sell some sugar apple trees and cherimoya trees in a while, right now i have about 16 sugar apples and 6 cherimoyas but i planted a lot of them so if you would like to get some message me here or on instagram (dutch_tropical_farmer) you can be updated on the gram from watching the posts. only selling in europe btw.
(https://i.postimg.cc/svQ5RfGs/IMG-1714.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/svQ5RfGs)
Hiya Dutch tropical grower, I noticed that you grow mangos, just was curious to know what ones you grow or which ones you recommend
Kind regards
Trop galaxy
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I'm new here and browse mostly on an android phone. The forum is quite difficult to read and use on mobile presently, but if you install a simple plugin to thr forum, it will be tapatalk friendly. Tapatalk is a mobile formatted phone app that makes using web forums easier and more beautiful.
https://www.tapatalk.com/download_SimpleMachines (https://www.tapatalk.com/download_SimpleMachines)
I'd like to second this request! If I could browse the forum in a mobile-friendly format I would be much more likely to be an active user. I've used tapatalk for other forums and it's pretty good, so if that's relatively easy to set up then that would be a good option.
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how do i get pictures to display when using this forum on the computer?
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Hi, Im new where can I order fruits online in Europe ?