The Tropical Fruit Forum

Update - After watering a bit more than usual, I started getting problems with gnats, so I pulled back on the water and let the soil dry up.  I've instead been watering it by foliar, and behold, three new shoots started emarging from the main trunk.  I think it likes the dry soil.

If your tree is outside I would stop watering it until spring...this is our raining season. I don't know what size container you have yours but they are slow growers even in large planter box like mine. here is how they look in 2011 and 2012. I did not allow it to hold fruits this year it held 5 in 2011.

dec2011

dec2012

Yeah, I was wondering why everyone thought
you were planting a seed!X!X!X???

JF and I are of the opinion - GO FOR IT! 
It will give the tree chance for the roots
to establish so the flushes can start up nicely
in the spring.  Just remember to cover it well
with the danger of frost...

Please show us pictures now and next year, por favor.....
My Bro lived in Moorpark for many years - a nice
climate for mangoes I feel....

What kind of mango is it?


fang

Yeap, best time of the year.

Sorry for your loss.....it's tough when you lose a friend.

Thank you for sharing your lovely pictures.

NP

Is this a cherimoya X kampong mauve?

glad u got to taste this one.

It made me fall in love with atemoya!

I had it last year at a friends house. I didn't even know I had this variety until you saw the tree and ID it. Exotica mislabeled as a red illama....I think I got a better deal.

Thanks JF!

if temps are kept above 65F, I'm guessing they should flower all year long...

If you mess up, and the tree responds to a cold snap, shedding leaves, you may have to wait until spring time of 2013 or later, when it finally warms up.


they don't want to ever shut down!  Mine should have flowers now, but it's already seen temps around 50F, but handled it well, with no leaf burn, or defoliation. (high humidity and wind protection were key!)

again, great info Adam. I will put mine in the ground in mid April and hope for the best.

The temperature here consistently gets below 30F!

I'd rather keep the tree active and flowering!

I've heard they are somewhat cold sensitive, especially to making bland fruits, due to cold weather and low temps...(whitman reported the winter crop (the main crop) was bland, and only sporadic off season fruits that stayed warm tasted sweet!)

Warmer the better!!

Green sapote's time of fruiting is problematic because its during the coldest months of the year in FL (if I recall whitman's book correct)

thanks for the info Adam. I hope to find a spot for this one next year and just let it grow.

David

so far the tree is vigorous and upright.... kinda like a Bacon. Excellent flavor and flesh, supposedly an alternate bearing tree but I'll  have to get back to you on that.

Gary

it's a excellent fruit and yes, you have seen it.

Californiatropicals

it's a fast grower here and information is a very limited ....not many write ups on this variety. I will try to get more information at the scion exchange in Jan.

Carlos

these buds ready?





my Pinkerton are well ahead

 Thomson and Ataulfo mangos here in Socal. I'm looking forward to my Irwin in the next few years.

JF

stands for Jealous of my Fruit!

I'm envious of your annonas!!!

WOW

Adam
I've seen some of your pics of annonas that looked amazing! I hope my Atemoyas taste as good as they look...look forward of tasting my Lisa.

Wow, cherimoya in clusters! I'd like to get some scions from that branch.

I found some more clusters inside the canopy....and here are pics of my African Pride. You can have as much as you want of Pierce and Booth scion in March.



AP Atemoya