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Received my scions today, quality seller!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pineapple thread
« on: February 22, 2024, 01:01:22 PM »
Great information from Brad as always. Especially making sure they don't stay wet. I always add extra perlite in the top few inches to allow the top layer to dry out faster. Only thing I find different from his info is that in 9B Florida my White Sugarloafs grow incredibly fast, as well as large. Easily the best pineapple I have had or grown so far.

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For small setups I have bought those cheap aluminum clamp on lights and put in a grow light bulb from lowes or homedepot.

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Looking for Loquat Scions of Vista White, Champagne, and Big Jim. It is my understanding that Champagne and Big Jim are self-fertile, but Vista White is not. Is that correct?
Thanks.

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From the ones I've fruited.
Dream, Gefner and Tropic sun my tops
Im hoping to fruit some of the good AU ones in a few years
Thanks Skhan. How is Tropic Sun in terms of pollination, easy like Gefner or needs a lot of assistance? Good producer? Thanks.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Florida Natural Farming?
« on: November 09, 2023, 01:51:51 PM »
Those leaf cutter ants sound quite frustrating. Oddly enough they too like farming  fungi like Mr. Froggy so they may not be as bad as I initially thought, unless they kill the trees. Maybe an experiment to find out what they prefer to use and plant some for the ants to use so they can build a fungal colony for you around the farm. I'm excited to hear/see more.
The couple times I went to Costa Rica back in the 90s chasing waves it was epic! Wish I was in the fruit craze back then. Monte Verde cloud forest was amazing, the quatzul flew right over us but the people in front saw it and we missed it..... I wonder if Pablo's is still around? Used to have a sign that said "Burgers as big as you f%#*ing head" lol.... what an advertising genius 👏 👌 Just be on the lookout for scorpions in your damp clothes, dang things sting hard!

I stayed with a family in Costa Rica for a month that grew a range of tropical fruit and quested why they didn't grow passionfruit. They said that in one night an entire vine could be wiped out by leaf cutter ants, crazy.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Updated list/information of Atemoya Varieties?
« on: November 09, 2023, 01:37:52 PM »
Is there anywhere to find a list of the best (although subjective) atemoyas in terms of taste, but also in terms of pollination successfulness (self-sufficient vs hand pollination necessary) and production? Plus, there are always new varieties emerging that would be great to learn about.

If no list maybe some experts in this area could chime in.
Appreciate it.
 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: White Sapote or June Plum?
« on: October 31, 2023, 08:27:53 AM »
Your white sapote seems to have very small fruits, also the seeds are really thin. I have some Redlands grafted on my tree this year but no fruit yet.

Yes, hope this is only because it is the first year fruiting.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / White Sapote or June Plum?
« on: October 30, 2023, 12:44:39 PM »
Looking for info from those who are familiar with White Sapote. I bought this as a Redlands White Sapote, leaves and tree look correct to me, but based on the first harvest of fruit some people are telling me these are June Plums. I know the fruit are small, but is this because it is the first time it fruited, and they all fell off premature? I have included picks of tree, leaves, seeds, and fruit.
Thank you.










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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Mulberries for trade or sale
« on: April 01, 2023, 08:28:30 PM »
Hello,
I also live in Deltona. Could I buy just 2 or 3 cuttings of the white so I can graft them? Is it Pakistani white?
Thanks.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Cherimoya Pruning Help, tiny trunk
« on: February 24, 2023, 08:34:11 AM »
Thank you John.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Cherimoya Pruning Help, tiny trunk
« on: February 23, 2023, 12:54:44 PM »
I would appreciate advice on how to prune this Cherimoya. Unlike all my other Cherimoyas which grew upright with a dedicated trunck and branches, the trunk on this one is only about 10" tall then it branched out. Is this ok or should I prune it in some way to make it grown up further before branching out? Thank you.



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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: White Sapote Questions
« on: September 24, 2022, 02:19:06 PM »
I have 4 grafted white sapotes that are dwarfed and at 15 years old or more, no larger than 8 ft, one is only 5 ft.  All produce normal sized fruit.  I have posted this before:  Using casimiroa tetrameria (yellow sapote) for rootstock, the white sapote (casimiroa edulis) is dwarfed and remains so.  Each is planted in the ground, but would be perfect size for a 15 gallon container.  I also have a collection of white sapote trees that tend to be very large.  I don't think one in a container would be happy due to their size. My Suebelle white sapote is about 10 ft tall, and has fuzz on the bottom of its leaves potentially indicating hybridization with a yellow sapote.  All of the yellow sapotes have the fuzz, and are sometimes called fuzzy leafed sapote. My yellow sapote on its own roots is about 15 ft tall, my Vernon white sapote is a giant 30 ft or more and equally as broad.  For yards with limited space, dwarfing might be a solution to be able to enjoy this excellent fruit.
So I live in 9b and my white sapote takes little damage in the winter. If I use yellow sapote rootstock (canistel), which has less cold tolerance is that going to be an issue? I like this idea, but not sure if it is suitable for 9B.
Thanks.

I think they were talking about
casimiroa tetrameria (yellow/wooly sapote). It should be similar in cold tollerence to white sapote (casimiroa edulis). Common names make things confusing.

Thanks for clarifying Galatians522, they helps.

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Good video. Yellow is sweeter, but just doesn't have the depth of other varieties. I really like American Beauty and Delight the best out of my 15 varieties, but physical graffiti and Purple haze are up there too.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / To Tip/Scarify or Not.
« on: September 23, 2022, 09:22:06 PM »
I know some people use sandpaper, but I just take an exacto knife and remove a bit from the edges of the seeds. It is said that this can lessen the chances of the seeds sprouting, but I have not experienced much of that. They start so much faster. Here is a pic of 1 pot with scarified, 1 without, everything else being exactly the same.


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Dragon Fruit thread.
« on: September 23, 2022, 09:09:59 PM »
i grow few yellow dragon fruit from seeds ,,, will they bear true to type ,,

Very much doubt it, from my experience, yellow dragon fruit seedlings produce decent quality fruit.
Mine were sweet but a little smaller than a selected variety.
That is a bit strange as Physical Graffiti and Purple haze are two that I don't put in my greenhouse and they do pretty well with just a sheet during the freezes. Yes American Beauty should also be more resistant to cold stress, but still needs some protection.
Here a chart with some info. https://ucanr.edu/sites/VCMG/files/243725.pdf

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Dragon Fruit thread.
« on: September 23, 2022, 09:04:19 PM »
Great topic nullzero!  I'm currently growing Halley's Comet, American Beauty, Vietnamese White, Yellow DF, Frankies Red and something I call Simon's Red.  The Vietnamese White is the easiest to grow and fruit for me. I have the most difficult time growing the Yellow DF outdoors but the easiest time growing it indoors under T5 lighting.  My yellow DF grew 3 branches, each that grew about 2 feet in about a month and a half in the winter indoors. 

I just took cuttings from each plant and I'm going to start new with a planned out set up.  Previously, I just stuck them in a pot and let them climb everywhere.  They grew and fruited well this way but it was sloppy looking.  This time, I'm going to try growing them in smart pots and grow them as a DF tree like they do in Vietnam. 

I grow my DF in full sun but they do get burned in the summertime.  This summer, I may throw some shade cloth over them during the hottest part of the summer. 
Simon

Simon,
What do you suppose is the reason that the yellow DF is more difficult to grow? I have a yellow DF branch, I stuck it into the ground next to the others, it just withered and died, while the others grew normally. Why does it grow better indoor? Humidity?

I start all of my cuttings on the porch, indirect light only. Once they start to grow, I slowly introduce them to full sun. I also let them grow a few feet before putting them in their permanent spot. This way the 1 vertical branch does not get shaded at all and is strong and healthy so when I tip it, it branches better.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: White Sapote Questions
« on: September 23, 2022, 08:57:36 PM »
I have 4 grafted white sapotes that are dwarfed and at 15 years old or more, no larger than 8 ft, one is only 5 ft.  All produce normal sized fruit.  I have posted this before:  Using casimiroa tetrameria (yellow sapote) for rootstock, the white sapote (casimiroa edulis) is dwarfed and remains so.  Each is planted in the ground, but would be perfect size for a 15 gallon container.  I also have a collection of white sapote trees that tend to be very large.  I don't think one in a container would be happy due to their size. My Suebelle white sapote is about 10 ft tall, and has fuzz on the bottom of its leaves potentially indicating hybridization with a yellow sapote.  All of the yellow sapotes have the fuzz, and are sometimes called fuzzy leafed sapote. My yellow sapote on its own roots is about 15 ft tall, my Vernon white sapote is a giant 30 ft or more and equally as broad.  For yards with limited space, dwarfing might be a solution to be able to enjoy this excellent fruit.
So I live in 9b and my white sapote takes little damage in the winter. If I use yellow sapote rootstock (canistel), which has less cold tolerance is that going to be an issue? I like this idea, but not sure if it is suitable for 9B.
Thanks.

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Is your tree growing in a pot? If so, very impressive, didn't think that was possible with sapote.
I have Redlands producing for the first time and Supersweet that I just grafted last year, so might be another year or two for that one.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: 10b (south florida) perennial staple foods
« on: September 12, 2022, 07:19:24 PM »
Longevity spinach is great ground cover, super easy to grow, and has a good mild texture and taste.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: White Sapote Fruits Growing So Slow
« on: August 31, 2022, 12:27:46 PM »
The first year my Supersweet set fruit it stayed small.
The second year I watered heavy and the fruit sized up?
They developed in the Spring before rainy season kicked in.
The first year the small fruit were very sweet but no seed and
the size of a golf ball.

Thanks for that info. Helpful and I know what to possibly expect.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / White Sapote Fruits Growing So Slow
« on: August 30, 2022, 08:58:04 PM »
This is my first year getting fruit on my grafted Redlands White Sapote. The tree is probably the fastest growing tree I have ever had, but the fruit is incredibly slow. Fruits are around 5 months old and barely bigger than a grape.  Wondering if others have same experience or maybe these ones the first year just aren't going to make it. I am located in central florida, 9B.




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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Anyone making small batch avocado oil?
« on: August 26, 2022, 07:56:08 PM »
I would have guessed it came from the seeds as well. This is an awesome idea and great advice.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: red jabo first flowering
« on: August 26, 2022, 07:05:12 PM »
Congrats! Mine is bigger than that, but still nothing. I keep checking. Has to be a great feeling.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What's your favorite fruiting shrub?
« on: August 26, 2022, 07:02:51 PM »
Barbados cherry is delicious and grows really well with little care.

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