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Can’t speak for performance there sorry and definitely not an expert but yes they are one to hand pollinate.This may interest you (edit: added link to all sections. Cultivar and rootstock info is in the *key issues* section) - http://era.daf.qld.gov.au/id/eprint/1653/It’s old but compares PM to Geffner very favourably (look at the flavor table after cultivars) but does talk about fruit set issues and the need for hand pollination. Also says that Geffner performs better in warmer climates, but I don’t know if your area is significantly warmer than here. Looked up averages and looks a bit warmer.
From what I am understanding there are two different pink mammoths.Where is the tree coming from? If it is coming from Florida that seller mayhave the best information as far as hand pollinating and care. I grafted a scionlast year and have a small pink mammoth that is flushing new growth now. I put itin the ground a month ago and so far so good. Forum member Vermented is 1-2 years ahead of most of us with some of newer atemoyas in Florida. Lisa has beena very good tree for me. No hand pollinating and I really like the Berry flavor.Dream and Tim have produced well for me also. There are some proven typesfor Florida why Pink Mammoth?
Are you planting it in the ground?
Quote from: achetadomestica on April 13, 2020, 10:12:52 PMAre you planting it in the ground?Yes, I amend the soil a bit and plant it in the ground. I like my Gefner. I hear the Pinks Mammoth is sweeter, bigger and has lesser seeds.
Isn't KJ Pinks, or Paxton's Prolific, which came from Pinks Mammoth, the variety that doesn't require hand pollination?
Quote from: Ulfr on April 13, 2020, 06:15:12 PMCan’t speak for performance there sorry and definitely not an expert but yes they are one to hand pollinate.This may interest you (edit: added link to all sections. Cultivar and rootstock info is in the *key issues* section) - http://era.daf.qld.gov.au/id/eprint/1653/It’s old but compares PM to Geffner very favourably (look at the flavor table after cultivars) but does talk about fruit set issues and the need for hand pollination. Also says that Geffner performs better in warmer climates, but I don’t know if your area is significantly warmer than here. Looked up averages and looks a bit warmer.One of the links mentions Maroochy Red. I've previously read about Maroochy Gold, but never Maroochy Red.Do you have more information about this cultivar?
Quote from: Oolie on April 14, 2020, 06:48:55 PMQuote from: Ulfr on April 13, 2020, 06:15:12 PMCan’t speak for performance there sorry and definitely not an expert but yes they are one to hand pollinate.This may interest you (edit: added link to all sections. Cultivar and rootstock info is in the *key issues* section) - http://era.daf.qld.gov.au/id/eprint/1653/It’s old but compares PM to Geffner very favourably (look at the flavor table after cultivars) but does talk about fruit set issues and the need for hand pollination. Also says that Geffner performs better in warmer climates, but I don’t know if your area is significantly warmer than here. Looked up averages and looks a bit warmer.One of the links mentions Maroochy Red. I've previously read about Maroochy Gold, but never Maroochy Red.Do you have more information about this cultivar?It's a new annona hybrid from an Australian breeding program. I don't even know if it's released yet.Look up "Australian red custard apple" and you should find some articles. Not much into on the specific variety but they do have pictures.Note: Australians say custard apple in the US we say atemoya.
Can’t speak for performance there sorry and definitely not an expert but yes they are one to hand pollinate.As the Pinks Mammoth tree matures and reaches 10 years or so, can we expect a decent yield without hand pollination or does it require hand pollination 100% for any fruit to set?