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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Recommendations: Pruning tools
« on: July 01, 2022, 05:38:21 AM »
In order of how crucial they are>>
1-My pruning tool MVP is electric pole saw. I have two, one is more lightweight with shorter bar. These are AC/ not battery powered.
2-Then comes manual pruner on a pole.
3-Loppers... I have anvil for heavy duty (one inch branch and more) and bypass lopper too
4- Hand pruners of various qualities. I have two favorites that can cut through thick branches. When they cannot make that cut,  the next step up is my bypass lopper.
I've heard a lot about Fiskars products. Their loopers seem to be too heavy for me. Which models and brands can you recommend as an alternative?
Thanks in advance   

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sugar Cane Juicer
« on: June 06, 2022, 06:06:37 AM »
Does anybody know where one can buy a Sugar Cane juicer???
A usual cold press juicer is suitable for that. But you should cut it into small pieces previously.

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Recipes / Re: What do you do with guavas?
« on: February 13, 2019, 01:25:16 AM »
Juice them

This. And also you can use your spare juice for guava marinade.
I eat them fresh, seeds and all.  I've seeded, chopped and frozen them for smoothies.  I canned guava butter last year and still have some jars left. Also guava rum is delicious, especially mixed with apple juice.
You can also make guava marmalade. Or use them to make guava cheesecake. Yum.
Or guava cupcakes...of course with a cream cheese frosting. The fancy cupcake places now are making a killing on these.

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There are a lot of sources saying Ivy Gourd is invasive in places like Hawaii and India, but none say anything about mediterranean climates. Does anyone have experience with them in a Mediterranean climate?

Here's the most reliable resource about invasive species I use: https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/14659
Since coccinia grandis prefers tropical rainforest climate, I guess that's the reason why you can't find any info about it in mediterranean climates. Way too dry.

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