Author Topic: Pepe's Fruit Trees (Read 19543 times)

johnb51 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:14:42 PM »

Those are nice looking trees, Jason. My friend drove down to PIN about 2 months ago and bought me an Oro Negro. It was an itty-bitty one but has since tripled in height, but it's still not as big as those.

ggpalms · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:18:06 PM »

Congrats John,
You are going to love it I am sure!!

Well, hope to see you in Hollywood one day.

All the best.

Jason "Pepe"

ggpalms · « **Reply #27 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:39:56 PM »

Okay I have the following Fig trees and would like to get a few others that members have had good results with in our lovely Humid Florida.
Looking for closed eye or Semi closed types.

We can Trade cuttings!

I have:
Texas Blue Giant
Brown Turkey
Israeli Fig (AVI) Green fig
LSU Purple
LSU Gold (Experimental) not recommended for Fl.
Violet de Bordeaux
Black Mission/Franciscan
Panache/Tiger stripe
Kadota
White Genoa
Green Ischia
Texas Everbearing
Celeste

Would love to get Alma and Xcelle I think That's the right spelling?

Well let me know and thanks.

Jason "Pepe"
http://www.pepesplants.com
http://www.Organikthrive.com

ggpalms · « **Reply #28 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:52:30 PM »

If you are in Hollywood this weekend stop by and have a look.

1940 N 30th Road, Yellow Green Farmers Market section 323 and 324.

http://www.pepesplants.com

zands · « **Reply #29 on:** October 05, 2012, 10:35:42 PM »

Pine Island Nursery says Oro Negro is large 1-2 lbs. (16-32 oz.) .............

In your experience is this accurate? Or does it come in more at the one pound size?

ggpalms · « **Reply #30 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:19:27 PM »

Nice trees air layered this weekend $35.00
http://www.pepesplants.com
Hollywood
Call first they go fast!

ggpalms · « **Reply #31 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:26:03 PM »

We have updated the site and invite you to stop by and pay us a visit.
http://www.pepesplants.com
Thank You
Jason "Pepe"

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #32 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:43:39 PM »

I have

lattarula ,aka italian honey.

wana trade?

ggpalms · « **Reply #33 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:52:07 PM »

Hell yeah!

What do you need and how many of each?

ggpalms · « **Reply #34 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:58:33 PM »

http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa296/Beartallica/?action=view&current=figs20119.jpg

We talking about the same fig as the link?

Let me know?

Talk soon.

zands · « **Reply #35 on:** October 06, 2012, 07:51:20 AM »

Pine Island Nursery says Oro Negro is large 1-2 lbs. (16-32 oz.) .............

In your experience is this accurate? Or does it come in more at the one pound size?

zands · « **Reply #36 on:** October 06, 2012, 07:52:42 AM »

The Oro Negro season is very good because it is ripe during the cold months which is when you want to eat foods with more fat and oil and avocado is a nice vegetarian source for this. Oro Negro has decent oil& fat content. Warning - some Florida avocado have low oil content so are delicious but not suited for guacamole.
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This is what Pine Island has to say about Oro Negro http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/avocado-viewer/pages/oro-negro.htm

Pine Island says--
Season: November-January
Fruit Size: 1-2 lbs. (16-32 oz.)
Flower Type: B
Tree Size: 30’ X 20’

'Oro Negro' means black gold in Spanish, which is an incredibly appropriate name for this fruit. It was a seedling sprout discovered in a commercial avocado grove here in Miami-Dade County, Florida in 1989 by grower Mike Hunt. He introduced us to this variety after 20 years of evaluation deciding it has great potential for dooryard or commercial use. It is likely a Monroe seedling having a similar shape and season, but probably crossed with a Mexican type which would explain the black skin. The flesh is rich and buttery with a creamy texture that is sure not to disappoint. .

johnb51 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 06, 2012, 09:23:14 AM »

Once again I have to say that your trees are so healthy and beautiful! I bought a Hak Ip from Excalibur which had stopped growing in the container and the leaves had turned very pale green. It has since come back to life and grown considerably.

bsbullie · « **Reply #38 on:** October 06, 2012, 12:27:28 PM »

Lychees can be very finicky in a pot. When they are young they can have difficulty taking up nutrients through their roots and may require a foliar spray. They also do not being pot bound. A pot bound lychee uppotted will usually respond quickly with a new growth flush.

ggpalms · « **Reply #39 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:04:46 PM »

Quote from: johnb51 on October 06, 2012, 09:23:14 AM

Once again I have to say that your trees are so healthy and beautiful! I bought a Hak Ip from Excalibur which had stopped growing in the container and the leaves had turned very pale green. It has since come back to life and grown considerably.

Thanks John for the kind words.

Check out this link on growing lychee trees from my site. http://www.pepesplants.com/lychee-trees.html

I have several lychee trees in bonsai pots and will post some pics soon. I started with a five foot Mauritius and worked it down to 3 feet. You can grow any fruit tree in containers. Nutrition, soil quality and pH are just a few of the finer points. Practice makes you a better grower. All the best!

Few know me but those that do usually like me! LOL

Jason" Pepe"

ggpalms · « **Reply #40 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:10:51 PM »

I have enjoyed plenty of 2 pounders for sure. It's a mixed bunch. Thin early and get nice big ones! This is one heck of a beautiful tasty avocado.

Only 2 trees left at my place!

"Pepe"

bsbullie · « **Reply #41 on:** October 07, 2012, 09:00:59 AM »

Quote from: ggpalms on October 06, 2012, 11:04:46 PM

Quote from: johnb51 on October 06, 2012, 09:23:14 AM
Once again I have to say that your trees are so healthy and beautiful! I bought a Hak Ip from Excalibur which had stopped growing in the container and the leaves had turned very pale green. It has since come back to life and grown considerably.

Thanks John for the kind words.

Check out this link on growing lychee trees from my site. http://www.pepesplants.com/lychee-trees.html

I have several lychee trees in bonsai pots and will post some pics soon. I started with a five foot Mauritius and worked it down to 3 feet. You can grow any fruit tree in containers. Nutrition, soil quality and pH are just a few of the finer points. Practice makes you a better grower. All the best!

Few know me but those that do usually like me! LOL

Jason" Pepe"

My comments did and do not apply to bonsai as that is a totally different type of horticultural practice and plants are not treated the same compared to those either growing in pots for fruit production (for whatever reason that they don't plant the tree in the ground) or for keeping them in pots temporarily while they sit "in wait" to go in the ground.

johnb51 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 07, 2012, 01:45:04 PM »

Quote from: bsbullie on October 06, 2012, 12:27:28 PM

Lychees can be very finicky in a pot. When they are young they can have difficulty taking up nutrients through their roots and may require a foliar spray. They also do not being pot bound. A pot bound lychee uppotted will usually respond quickly with a new growth flush.

When I saw the lychee tree at the nursery, I was hesitant to buy it because all the leaves had turned a pale green, but it seemed otherwise healthy and was a good size. It didn't have a growth flush when first planted. It took a couple of months. Now it's doing great.

Hak Ip trees really get lush with their big leaves.

victory · « **Reply #43 on:** October 07, 2012, 07:17:57 PM »

Thanks for the extra assistance today with the figs! I made it home safe. PLEASE hold a beautiful Oro Negro for me! I bought a small one today since I was afraid I wouldn't get one at all. Yours are much larger and branched, so it might save me a year before I get the fruit. I'll just have two for a while! With luck, I'll see you next weekend. Ed

ggpalms · « **Reply #44 on:** October 07, 2012, 07:25:56 PM »

Hi Ed,

Great meeting you today and glad you compared Oro Negro Trees and found mine to be larger and better branched.

Will hold one for you, no problem. Please call when you are ready?

All the best and I am sure you will get a warm welcome from all the great folks here. Most are actually friendly! LOL!!

Peace,

Jason "Pepe"

cuban007 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 07, 2012, 11:29:44 PM »

Pepe the Harvest Moon that you got me is beautiful. Great guy that sells great plants folks. Buy with confidence. Thanx again.

ggpalms · « **Reply #46 on:** October 07, 2012, 11:44:42 PM »

Thanks, Looking forward to meeting you again next time you visit Florida.

This time I will buy the beer! Or maybe you prefer a Cuba Libre! ( For you Gringos that's a Rum and Coke. )

Peace

Jason "Pepe"

zands · « **Reply #47 on:** October 07, 2012, 11:52:17 PM »

Quote from: victory on October 07, 2012, 07:17:57 PM

Thanks for the extra assistance today with the figs! I made it home safe. PLEASE hold a beautiful Oro Negro for me! I bought a small one today since I was afraid I wouldn't get one at all. Yours are much larger and branched, so it might save me a year before I get the fruit. I'll just have two for a while! With luck, I'll see you next weekend. Ed

It is always better to plant bigger and better and nicer looking that will be fruiting sooner. The other Oro Negro you can sell to someone. Put it in a larger pot and it grows bigger....it will sell itself next spring. Or you give it someone who will appreciate it and they (in turn) do a favor for you.

By chance I found a very nice large branched out Brogdon avocado at HD two days ago. Origin is Pine Island. I wish it were Oro Negro but it looks so good .... it is going in the ground in a day or two. Just had to sit back and meditate (like the Maharishi said to do) over where exactly to stick it in the ground.

Given that you hope it will be there 25-35 years you want it to be well situated as far as shade, getting sunlight and growth

cuban007 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 14, 2012, 12:39:23 AM »

Pepe, thanx for the beautiful Jabo. Keep up the good work, bro.

ggpalms · « **Reply #49 on:** October 20, 2012, 12:58:51 AM »

This weekend I will be in Hollywood, Fl. Call me and I will hold one for you.
http://www.pepesplants.com

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