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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Maprang on Pine island
« on: June 08, 2017, 09:21:42 PM »
Maprang ripe on Pine island. Another first for me. Really beautiful tree and the fruit is pretty fantastic?!
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: I'm looking for camu camu seeds
« on: June 03, 2017, 03:16:42 PM »
Seeds available on Ebay right now
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: worm castings
« on: March 19, 2017, 08:25:51 PM »
For any members around SW Florida, the millipedes are invaluable. As far as worm casting these buggers are prolific. After 2 years here I hardly have any worms, but these seem more adapted to this sandy area. They break down all the mulch I bring in at a terrific rate. I never realized how great they are for gardens until I moved here. Don't discount them they're amazing.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: ECHO's Global Food and Farm Festival
« on: March 17, 2017, 09:08:46 PM »
Anything off the charts cool out there this weekend? I have to work (sigh)
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: wtb Eugenia stipitata seeds (Araca boi)
« on: February 23, 2017, 07:36:07 PM »
Shipping was $37 Fedex from Hawaii to Florida for 5 plants
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: wtb Eugenia stipitata seeds (Araca boi)
« on: February 22, 2017, 07:26:17 PM »
Hawaiian tropical nursery is selling araca boi. These arrived today from Hawaii. Steve Starnes has probably the best mail order plants I've ever seen. Packaged great, 3rd perfect order. Don't know if he's on the forum . http://www.store.hawaiiantropicalplants.com/Tropical-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Plants_c3.htm?page=1
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Looking for ilama(Annona Diversifolia) tree
« on: February 21, 2017, 04:46:15 PM »
Top tropicals just got in white Ilama trees. $85 for about a 2' tree. Pricy, but I also give up on the seeds.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Looking to buy Achachairu tree
« on: January 24, 2017, 06:36:18 PM »
http://www.store.hawaiiantropicalplants.com/Garcinia-humilis-4x4x10-tree-pot-1629.htm
Steve Starnes at Hawaiian tropical nursery sells 2-3 foot plants of Achacha. 40$ each and he ships to California. Bought from him a few times. Sells beautiful plants.
Steve Starnes at Hawaiian tropical nursery sells 2-3 foot plants of Achacha. 40$ each and he ships to California. Bought from him a few times. Sells beautiful plants.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Question about effects of miracle fruit
« on: January 21, 2017, 07:14:59 PM »
It makes marginal fruit taste incredible. It's more than just amping the flavor & removing acidity. Phalsa and unripe mulberry taste like hard candy. Starfruit becomes mouthwatering. Malt vinegar tastes like maple syrup. Definitely worth having .
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: [Wild Borneo Fruit]: Willughbeia Elmeri [EXTREMELY RARE]
« on: January 06, 2017, 08:28:02 AM »
Hi Beni, seeds arrived in just 8 days! Everything was packed well and in great condition. Willughbeia is already sprouting! Thank you again, very happy
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Tropical Vegetables and Other Edibles / Re: Yacon review
« on: December 28, 2016, 05:54:56 PM »
I got to try these earlier this year at Top Tropicals. Only had a small taste but reminded me of water chestnut in texture. I only tried a small piece. I was already loaded down but this is definitely back on the list to plant!
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Wanted: fresh cacao pods
« on: December 22, 2016, 10:17:23 AM »38
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who's growing Safou?
« on: December 21, 2016, 11:22:39 AM »
Wow they look amazing!! I would love to plant mine in the ground but I don't know how much cold they will take? Any idea? I see your record low is about 55.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who's growing Safou?
« on: December 21, 2016, 01:03:43 AM »
Anyone have a guess on what temperatures these will take? It seems that they grow in quite a broad range. Is anyone growing it in the ground? I'd love to see pictures of any trees at any age. Information and pictures are scarce.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Picture of Sunsapote
« on: December 15, 2016, 08:32:44 PM »
Wow it is beautiful!! I need more land!
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: new Carambola variety "Island Gold", from Wayne Clifton
« on: December 05, 2016, 01:41:18 PM »
Drove by old Red's and took some pictures of the parent tree for reference. Going to be a new place called Hurricane Hideaway
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Canistel vs. Lucuma
« on: December 05, 2016, 01:09:53 PM »
They have Fairchild 2 at Top Tropicals right now
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Seed ID?
« on: November 30, 2016, 08:38:41 PM »
Okay thanks! I think so too..I'll post when it sprouts
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Seed ID?
« on: November 29, 2016, 06:46:33 PM »
Definitely not canistel...this is a softer seed & growing a bunch of canistel now. I had plants from all over the country & from other countries, so really could be many things. Just have never seen a seed with this bright yellow under the outer shell.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Seed ID?
« on: November 28, 2016, 08:05:08 PM »
Anyone have any idea what this could be? Repotted & planted dozens of plants before finding this in the mix.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Wanted: Maprang
« on: November 28, 2016, 07:38:03 PM »
Looking for Maprang if anyone know where to find seedlings or grafted trees.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Opinions on Best vines, berries and climbers
« on: November 26, 2016, 11:12:04 AM »
I have 6 varieties planted. All seem very vigorous. It only got to 40 here last year, but many are supposed to be very cold hardy. No soil amendments and are massive. The one that's almost 2 would consume the house if I let it.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Opinions on Best vines, berries and climbers
« on: November 25, 2016, 10:20:11 PM »
Passionflower is a beast here. Doesn't even blink at the heat & attracts a lot of pollinators. Incredibly vigorous, tastes great.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Selling seeds: very sweet e. uniflora (red/black), e. involucrata, p. rivularis
« on: November 24, 2016, 09:13:52 AM »
Pm sent
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Fresh Cempedak, Artocarpus integer Seeds for sale
« on: November 19, 2016, 10:22:54 PM »
Pm sent