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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Iron Sulfate foliar sprays for chlorosis
« on: July 11, 2012, 01:44:19 PM »
For those of you in the South Florida area, where exactly do you get the iron sulfate or chelated iron supply? From Atlantic-Florida East Coast Fertilizer & Chemical? Home Depot? Are there any other places to get these nutritional supplies?

I have a few plants that look like they have chlorosis, primarily my Nance, Grumichama and Vexator!

Jaime

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: July 11, 2012, 01:03:55 PM »
Quote from: Jackfruitwhisperer69 on July 11, 2012, 12:15:50 PM
Hi to all new fellow members,

Mangomaniac, Xeno, Vyvy, Jack, Tntrobbie, Tropical66, and Jez251...Welcome to the forum! 8) :)

I could only find this ''Welcome song'' on you tube...hope y'all like it ;D ;D ;D

Welcome Song

Regards,
Steven
Excellent little video, Steven. Thank for the warm welcome to, uh, Ponyville?!?  ;D I hope to contribute on as many topics as possible.

Jaime
I'm also liking the extra HTML features this forum has...

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Muntingia calabura
« on: July 11, 2012, 09:29:38 AM »
Quote from: fruitlovers on July 09, 2012, 07:31:09 PM
Muntingia is a pioneer plant, grows very fast and is a short lived tree. Fruits are small but tree makes up in quantity. Just toss about 5-10 in the mouth at once. I consider it a great kiddie fruit. Tastes a bit like candy. ;D

I like the fruit, but the tree takes up so much space that I'm considering moving it out. Although it provides shade for my seedlings, so I may leave it in place a little longer. I do eat it in bunches, but oddly, most of my nephews don't like it much.

Jaime

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: July 10, 2012, 05:20:22 PM »
Quote from: HMHausman on July 10, 2012, 04:40:20 PM
A warm welcome to Jaime from Cutler Bay.  Glad you joined us!  Sounds like you have a nice little collection going.  You don't necessarily have to wait for bloom to post pictures.  Anyway, nice have another South Floridian in the group.  If you are ever planning to get up to West Broward, let me know, would love to show you around my place.

Harry

I'll take you up in that offer the next time I plan to visit Davie... Thanks for the welcome!

Jaime

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: July 10, 2012, 02:45:18 PM »
Quote from: fruitlovers on July 10, 2012, 01:49:50 AM
Quote from: jez251 on July 09, 2012, 02:15:10 PM
Hi,

I just found this group and immediately think that it is a valuable resource for any tropical fruit grower. I am also from the Yahoo rare fruit group, and look forward to learning and contributing to this group, as well. I live in Cutler bay, about half way between Miami and Homestead, Florida.

I have always liked the idea of growing my own food, but after getting married and buying a house 4 years ago, and suddenly having a small backyard to be able to plant things, I really started getting into tropical fruits. At first I fell in love with every exotic fruit I learned about and had the grandiose plan of trying to have one of every tropical fruit plant in my tiny backyard. I quickly found out that wasn't going to happen, but it hasn't stopped me from trying. I am growing about 100 different fruit trees, some are seedlings, some grafted, some in pots, some in the ground, all my babies, though.

I will post pics of some of them once they start blooming, like my Abiu which is blooming for the first time. Or my red-fleshed Pitaya, also blooming now...

My hope is to one day retire to a small plot of land in Central Chile where I can grow the usual temperate fruits in that region, plus a greenhouse full of the tropical stuff.

Jaime

Hey Jaime, welcome to the forum! You now finally figured out where i've been. HAHAHA

Yeah, it took a while, but it's nice to see some very knowledgeable people on this forum! I'm really hoping to see others' gardens, like Adam's recent video!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Asaffron video garden tour 7-8-12
« on: July 09, 2012, 08:59:33 PM »
Very nice video, Adam. You're obviously on the right track as all of your plants look healthy and green! What's the Latin name on that one you call rainforest plum?

Good job,
Jaime

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Muntingia calabura
« on: July 09, 2012, 02:24:06 PM »
I can attest to the fact that it grows super fast. It is the fastest growing of all my trees, with the possible exception of my Jujube tree. I don't get any root suckers from it, though.

I wish the fruit was a little bigger, though, as the reward from this fruit is just too little. I've been thinking about replacing mine since I have soooo many other plants waiting in line to get planted out.

Jaime

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: July 09, 2012, 02:15:10 PM »
Hi,

I just found this group and immediately think that it is a valuable resource for any tropical fruit grower. I am also from the Yahoo rare fruit group, and look forward to learning and contributing to this group, as well. I live in Cutler bay, about half way between Miami and Homestead, Florida.

I have always liked the idea of growing my own food, but after getting married and buying a house 4 years ago, and suddenly having a small backyard to be able to plant things, I really started getting into tropical fruits. At first I fell in love with every exotic fruit I learned about and had the grandiose plan of trying to have one of every tropical fruit plant in my tiny backyard. I quickly found out that wasn't going to happen, but it hasn't stopped me from trying. I am growing about 100 different fruit trees, some are seedlings, some grafted, some in pots, some in the ground, all my babies, though.

I will post pics of some of them once they start blooming, like my Abiu which is blooming for the first time. Or my red-fleshed Pitaya, also blooming now...

My hope is to one day retire to a small plot of land in Central Chile where I can grow the usual temperate fruits in that region, plus a greenhouse full of the tropical stuff.

Jaime

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