Hi Oscar, Future, Harry and Luc,
First of all...thanks for the input, guys
I expected it will be mostly grown in those Central American Countries. I know Illlama is also present in Brazil...not commerical, though. Especially big collector have them...Just as a novelty, than commercial. Illama has definitely spread to other latitudes...I guess it will be more as a novelty, than as a valid commercial crop, because of the crack before harvest. I have heard wonders of Illama, of it's flavor being most supreme, but, have also heard...no no's
Suprior varieties goes a long way...than inferior ones.
I Would also crack that badboy open and savory it's content
I agree to statement too and now that you mentioned it...Markets sure aint a squeaky clean place and eating these fruits that are open will definitely invite flies to a buffet and ultimately contaminating the flesh...I would be afraid too
I reckon it will be way better to visit an orchard that grows them organically, to be on the safe side.
That sure is an awesome specimen you have there, Luc
More elongated than those ones in the vid...You definitely see a huge range of Ilamas, since you are in their mother land...what do you consider this tree to be truly tropical or can be grown in less tropical conditions?
If I remember correctly...there is an illama growing successfully in the Canary Islands. Thanks for sharing a pic of your Illama with us