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.
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.
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 .
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.