Author Topic: Phillipine Pointed Eggfruit (Canistel) (Read 16152 times)

fruitlovers · « **on:** February 13, 2013, 04:11:30 PM »

Been eating these Phillippine Pointed eggfruits (canistels). They are really great. No latex, very moist, and super large fruits, with small seed. Can eat a whole one no problem, and that's saying a lot because each one is close to one pound. Tree from seed produced about 25 large fruits after being in ground only 3 years.

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BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:18:30 PM »

Those look super cool! I want it!! What else is new! Would like seeds from those puppies!!!!!!

zands · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:24:31 PM »

Seeds..... I am interested. I noticed these beauties in pix of your recent fruit haul

fruitlovers · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2013, 04:31:09 PM »

Quote from: zands on February 13, 2013, 04:24:31 PM

Seeds..... I am interested. I noticed these beauties in pix of your recent fruit haul

OK, will save some for you Zands and for Mike. If anyone else wants some they better let me know right away as i don't have so many seeds.

bsbullie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:12:32 PM »

I will take some, thanks.

By the way, from the pics those seeds look different than most canistel seds I have seen however it may just be the pictures.

davidgarcia899 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:25:17 PM »

Hey Oscar, if possible I'd like a couple seeds

fruitlovers · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:27:21 PM »

Quote from: bsbullie on February 13, 2013, 05:12:32 PM

I will take some, thanks.

By the way, from the pics those seeds look different than most canistel seds I have seen however it may just be the pictures.

Like the fruit, the seeds are just more elongated and pointed at each end, and thinner than regular seeds. Also they are smaller and lighter.

luc · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2013, 05:29:10 PM »

Oscar or you have a very small hand or these fruits are huge !!!

That reminds me , I have a bunch of local canistels seedlings mixed with Ross and have a hard time figuring out which is which , what should I look for ...

ScottR · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:09:54 PM »

Oscar, if you have any seeds left I would like some?

fruitlovers · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:25:02 AM »

Quote from: luc on February 13, 2013, 05:29:10 PM

Oscar or you have a very small hand or these fruits are huge !!!

That reminds me , I have a bunch of local canistels seedlings mixed with Ross and have a hard time figuring out which is which , what should I look for ...

I'm a large guy, so i assure you i have large hands to go along with the large body. These fruits are 5-6 inches long and weigh just under a pound each.
The ross sapote has longitudinal striping, very visible when the fruts are still green.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:29:17 AM »

Quote from: ScottR on February 13, 2013, 10:09:54 PM

Oscar, if you have any seeds left I would like some?

Everybody please hang on, while i process the, ie eat them and count how many seeds there are. I will try to accomodate everyone. If not enough seeds i will send in order that requests were made.

nullzero · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:31:06 AM »

Looks like a winner Oscar. Maybe next year I can get some seeds.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:34:42 AM »

Quote from: nullzero on February 14, 2013, 01:31:06 AM

Looks like a winner Oscar. Maybe next year I can get some seeds.

Yeah, when the tree starts pumping out will add it to my seed list on my website.

Roy-Ind · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:38:21 AM »

Hello Oscar
Last time I made some comments on your red pine apple.
This time I would request you for some seeds of this pointed eggfruit.
If you want anything from India,please tell me.
Roy

Ethan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:11:03 AM »

It would be fun to try a seed or two if you end up with extra Oscar.

DurianLover · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2013, 10:47:14 AM »

I'd buy couple too.

davidgarcia899 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2013, 07:57:44 PM »

Hey Oscar, so are there any seeds available?

luc · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2013, 08:01:27 PM »

Quote from: fruitlovers on February 14, 2013, 01:25:02 AM

Quote from: luc on February 13, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
Oscar or you have a very small hand or these fruits are huge !!!

That reminds me , I have a bunch of local canistels seedlings mixed with Ross and have a hard time figuring out which is which , what should I look for ...

I'm a large guy, so i assure you i have large hands to go along with the large body. These fruits are 5-6 inches long and weigh just under a pound each.
The ross sapote has longitudinal striping, very visible when the fruts are still green.

Any noticeable difference in the leaves Oscar ?

fruitnursery · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2013, 08:58:49 PM »

Oscar,

How does it compare with the Saludo canistel of Frankies nursery? which by the way came from Dr. coronel.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:34:43 PM »

Quote from: davidgarcia899 on February 17, 2013, 07:57:44 PM

Hey Oscar, so are there any seeds available?

Yes, but i'm still eating them. Will have to do something soon as they are all dead ripe! As soon as i remove all the seeds and clean them i'll contact all the people that expressed an interest. Don't worry, i haven't forgotten you all.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:36:23 PM »

Quote from: luc on February 17, 2013, 08:01:27 PM

Quote from: fruitlovers on February 14, 2013, 01:25:02 AM
Quote from: luc on February 13, 2013, 05:29:10 PM
Oscar or you have a very small hand or these fruits are huge !!!

That reminds me , I have a bunch of local canistels seedlings mixed with Ross and have a hard time figuring out which is which , what should I look for ...

I'm a large guy, so i assure you i have large hands to go along with the large body. These fruits are 5-6 inches long and weigh just under a pound each.
The ross sapote has longitudinal striping, very visible when the fruts are still green.

Any noticeable difference in the leaves Oscar ?

Don't think so, but will take a closer look to compare them.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:38:58 PM »

Quote from: fruitnursery on February 17, 2013, 08:58:49 PM

Oscar,

How does it compare with the Saludo canistel of Frankies nursery? which by the way came from Dr. coronel.

I can't compare them side by side as i don't have Saludo. But i also ate Saludo at Frankies (many years ago) and it's also an excellent one. So i'd say they are both winners.
Didn't know Saludo comes from Phillippines. Not surprising though because they seem to appreciate this fruit there, where they call it Tiesa.

fruitnursery · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:53:25 PM »

Quote from: fruitlovers on February 17, 2013, 09:38:58 PM

Quote from: fruitnursery on February 17, 2013, 08:58:49 PM
Oscar,

How does it compare with the Saludo canistel of Frankies nursery? which by the way came from Dr. coronel.

I can't compare them side by side as i don't have Saludo. But i also ate Saludo at Frankies (many years ago) and it's also an excellent one. So i'd say they are both winners.
Didn't know Saludo comes from Phillippines. Not surprising though because they seem to appreciate this fruit there, where they call it Tiesa.

Oscar,

Yup, I bought a grafted Saludo Canistel from Dr. Coronel.

has not fruited. All of the native canistels here have dry flesh. I think canistel do better in Hawaii because of the great weather and fertile soil. You have a winner there.

fruitlovers · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2013, 10:01:27 PM »

Quote from: fruitnursery on February 17, 2013, 09:53:25 PM

Quote from: fruitlovers on February 17, 2013, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: fruitnursery on February 17, 2013, 08:58:49 PM
Oscar,

How does it compare with the Saludo canistel of Frankies nursery? which by the way came from Dr. coronel.

I can't compare them side by side as i don't have Saludo. But i also ate Saludo at Frankies (many years ago) and it's also an excellent one. So i'd say they are both winners.
Didn't know Saludo comes from Phillippines. Not surprising though because they seem to appreciate this fruit there, where they call it Tiesa.

Oscar,

Yup, I bought a grafted Saludo Canistel from Dr. Coronel. has not fruited. All of the native canistels here have dry flesh. I think canistel do better in Hawaii because of the great weather and fertile soil. You have a winner there.

Berns, suggest you plant Ross sapote. That's another winner, I think they will produce moist fruits in any climate where they grow.

ofdsurfer · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:12:42 AM »

Oscar,
If you still have any seeds after filling the previous requests I would like some as well.
Thanks

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Author Topic: Phillipine Pointed Eggfruit (Canistel) (Read 16152 times)