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Could be, it's definitely pretty mild here. Gonna be rocking these guys in a greenhouse this winter I think.
Here's the link to the slide presentation, if anyone's interested.
https://es.slideshare.net/gabbyabad2/caricaceae
Thank you for this. I need to check my seeds to see if they popped up yet. I would love updates if you feel like posting them.
Bear in mind, you are asking about a species, not a clone, so impressions about quality could vary quite a bit. I suspect that the ones from Fairchild are seedlings so probably best if you can get advice from someone who has fruited trees from their same seed source. If you think about it, what kind of responses would you get if you asked if asked questions about Mangifera indica, not specific clones?Thanks a lot for the information, John. I have a couple of seedlings and they are indeed a brilliant red when they flush. Beautiful to look at , but not worth having if they taste like crap. I may try keeping mine in a pot to see if that helps with size control. Ideally, I would like to keep it at 8-10 feet.
It has probably been 2 or 3 years since I have had kuini. The ones I tried did not seem to have objectionable fiber. They are highly fragrant (some call them durian mango but the smell is nothing like durian, just very strong). I think the fragrance is supposedly linked a good deal to the skin. I cut up the ones we had & put them in the frig to minimize the odor. My wife liked them & did not comment on the odor when eating them but always asked when she opened the frig, "what is that smell"? The flavor was not exactly the same as mango but, if you had to compare it to something, mango certainly comes to mind.
I believe that kuini is a bit more tropical than mango so it may be more inconsistent there -- better for someone else to comment on that. I have been trying to train mine to stay compact (~12' height limit) but it is too early to say if that will be successful. I am skeptical that they would do well as a potted plant. They are supposed to be very resistant to anthracnose. I have heard that they are self-fruitful but I don't know for sure.
One thing you will notice with kuini (& also some other Mangifera species) -- new growth is a beautiful blood red color, very showy.
John
Curious about those questions as well.
I almost bought a kuini at mangofest this year. One of the workers told me it was good for container culture, then another supposedly more knowledgeable person said it was a fast grower, gets big, and is not good for container culture. Being that space is limited, decided against purchasing. Part of me still regrets not getting it.
Have heard the fruit can be quite good, but think it has a bit of fiber. My guess is it will take some time for better cultivars to be identified/developed.
The trees looked very healthy and were beautiful, and they supposedly grow well in South FL.
Would definitely grow kuini if had more space, just to have something different.
You might be able to get more information from someone at the farm at Fairchild, as they are growing and selling them.
Hi... Durio oxleyanus, zibethinus and garcinia dulcis ready now.
