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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade => Topic started by: Soren on April 17, 2013, 02:07:00 AM
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Yesterday I bought some Aframomum sp. fruits at a local market outside Kampala; the fruits are large and have a refreshing slightly acid passionfruit taste, with a spicy twist. One of my favorite Ugandan fruits and very container friendly as well.
Seeds are available for trade with anything I don't have ;)
(http://s11.postimg.cc/7vcy2lxvz/IMAG0194.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/7vcy2lxvz/)
Fruits
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My own Aframomum in flower
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Soren
May I have some seeds,please.
Roy
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Soren
May I have some seeds,please.
Roy
Seeds are on the way my friend ;)
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Hi Soren
Don't forget me !
How are the ones I sent to you ?
Gouralata (Reunion Island)
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Hi Soren,
Do you need more than 1 plant to fruit?
Tomas
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One plant should be enough; and seeds are on the way to Reunion Island (did already email you) 8)
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Great looking fruit!
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I'd love to buy a few, if you have any left.
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Soren, does the sp. mean you don't know what species this is? Is this the same type you sent out in previous mailing? Thanks,
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Soren, does the sp. mean you don't know what species this is? Is this the same type you sent out in previous mailing? Thanks,
Good question Oscar; I bought these on the market and can't identify the parent plants - but these pods are bigger than the others I have previously mailed (Sadhu got A. mildbraedii which is the smallest, and Anestor, Thurston and others from another source years back) so it is likely a different species - there are at least 3 species in central Uganda and several more in other areas... The taste however is the same more or less.
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The fruit & plant look like that of
Aframomum corrorima
Roy
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The fruit & plant look like that of
Aframomum corrorima
Roy
A. corrorima grows in western Uganda. I will try and list the likely species from my literature.
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The seeds were mailed today - please let me know when are arrive. And I still have for seeds for 2 more parcels should anyone be interested.?
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I would also like to get some seeds if they are still available,
thanks
Steven
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i would like to trade as well. sent pm
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I would like to try these also if you still have some to spare. Happy to trade or buy. Cheers.
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I would like to try these also if you still have some to spare. Happy to trade or buy. Cheers.
I am sorry but I don't.
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Was back in the area where I bought the above large fruits from, and a vendor held a bunch including this big pod - the largest I have ever seen. Guess that area has the perfect conditions for Aframomum or perhaps a large variety of one of the species.
(http://s15.postimg.cc/k2go8dxs7/aframomum.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/k2go8dxs7/)
On a different market near the town of Mukono on the Jinja-Kampala highway I found this dwarf Aframomum sp. for sale. The pod are smooth, and unlike other Aframomum spp. I have seen, these are just laying on the ground (and not sitting upright on a stem above). Many species have leaf-lets growing to 1-2+ meters but this was hardly ½m when mature.
(http://s18.postimg.cc/a2xt39p2d/IMAG0219.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/a2xt39p2d/)
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Nice photo love the update. That fruit looks amazing and tasty too.
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Was back in the area where I bought the above large fruits from, and a vendor held a bunch including this big pod - the largest I have ever seen. Guess that area has the perfect conditions for Aframomum or perhaps a large variety of one of the species.
(http://s15.postimg.cc/k2go8dxs7/aframomum.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/k2go8dxs7/)
On a different market near the town of Mukono on the Jinja-Kampala highway I found this dwarf Aframomum sp. for sale. The pod are smooth, and unlike other Aframomum spp. I have seen, these are just laying on the ground (and not sitting upright on a stem above). Many species have leaf-lets growing to 1-2+ meters but this was hardly ½m when mature.
(http://s18.postimg.cc/a2xt39p2d/IMAG0219.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/a2xt39p2d/)
I am interested in seeds. Btw the mulberry are up! Will have to review what I can send in return. Ay luck with the mangosteen? Rambutan?
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Soren!
I planted the seeds you sent 134 days ago, and they are JUST now pushing roots. The first two showed roots today. Now I wonder how long until they push growth above the soil line.
Thanks again,
Carraig
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Mine were up in 4 weeks and quickly reached 10cm 6weeks later.I should have separated them already as there are too many crowded in the pot and most are ready to put out their 5th leaf.I think every seed sprouted.
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Hi soren....your Aframomum seeds germinated ...thanks
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Mine were up in 4 weeks and quickly reached 10cm 6weeks later.I should have separated them already as there are too many crowded in the pot and most are ready to put out their 5th leaf.I think every seed sprouted.
Same experience here. Seem very vigorous.
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Mine waited until late in winter but shot up once the temps met with their approval. Have to separate them out as there are dozens in one pot.
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Interesting, I wonder what the huge variation is in germination times.
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Interesting, I wonder what the huge variation is in germination times.
Probably temperature. Here they sprouted almost right away.
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While mine sprouted quickly it was winter.Winter was very warm this year.
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anyone get fruits off their plants in USA yet? (or anywhere else?)
I got seeds from Soren a few years back...looks like they could fruit this year.
are there any pics of the fruits cut open posted on the forum?
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anyone get fruits off their plants in USA yet? (or anywhere else?)
I got seeds from Soren a few years back...looks like they could fruit this year.
are there any pics of the fruits cut open posted on the forum?
Adam,
Not yet, I have a large multi-stem plant with 3.5-4ft tall stems that looks like it may flower this year or next.
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Out of curiosity, how long do these plants take to fruit? They look awesomre!
Here in Uganda they flower within 18months. Fruits starts dark red and ripe light red. They are back in season so let me try and get some and open for the sake of the photo. Pulp is white with black seeds.
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Out of curiosity, how long do these plants take to fruit? They look awesomre!
Here in Uganda they flower within 18months. Fruits starts dark red and ripe light red. They are back in season so let me try and get some and open for the sake of the photo. Pulp is white with black seeds.
thanks Soren....
so u eat the fresh pulp around the seed? and seeds are edible as well? used for cooking?
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Out of curiosity, how long do these plants take to fruit? They look awesomre!
Here in Uganda they flower within 18months. Fruits starts dark red and ripe light red. They are back in season so let me try and get some and open for the sake of the photo. Pulp is white with black seeds.
thanks Soren....
so u eat the fresh pulp around the seed? and seeds are edible as well? used for cooking?
Adam,
The plant I purchased from you is now 37". No blooms yet.
I purchased a bag of seeds online and grind them in a pepper mill as a substitute for black pepper.
Michael
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Personally I just eat the pulp and spit out the seeds.
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Hi Soren, I feel uncomfortable asking for seeds, I am in a much better place if I pay. But, if you happen across excess seeds in the future, I would be very grateful. Oh. BTW, I ended up sourcing a doz Telfairia seeds which I'm awaiting germination.
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Hi Soren, I feel uncomfortable asking for seeds, I am in a much better place if I pay. But, if you happen across excess seeds in the future, I would be very grateful. Oh. BTW, I ended up sourcing a doz Telfairia seeds which I'm awaiting germination.
I germinated one of the t. pedata already, just watch for mold. Some of the seeds started to form green mold on the outside, I sprinkled powdered sulfur to help kill off mold.
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Hi Soren, I feel uncomfortable asking for seeds, I am in a much better place if I pay. But, if you happen across excess seeds in the future, I would be very grateful. Oh. BTW, I ended up sourcing a doz Telfairia seeds which I'm awaiting germination.
I germinated one of the t. pedata already, just watch for mold. Some of the seeds started to form green mold on the outside, I sprinkled powdered sulfur to help kill off mold.
Sorry for hijacking your thread soren, but lastly, Nullzero, thanks for the tip, I'd better go check.
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Bought a bunch of Aframomum pods on the road to Kabale a few days ago. Due to the size variation of the pods I suspect several species are present.
(https://s32.postimg.cc/524a704yp/IMG_20160704_231128.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/524a704yp/)
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The fresh seeds have been removed from the pulp, and are ready to be mailed. Please PM if any else are interested in exchanging seeds.
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Is this similar to what we West Africans call alligator pepper, Aframomum daniellii? I have only ever used the seeds as a spice, I had no clue you could eat the fruits like that. If you have any more seeds I may have to buy some. ;D
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Is this similar to what we West Africans call alligator pepper, Aframomum daniellii? I have only ever used the seeds as a spice, I had no clue you could eat the fruits like that. If you have any more seeds I may have to buy some. ;D
There is a number of different species growing here in Uganda, and most of them are also utilized - though on a smaller scale - as spices. But for all, the pulp is very nice and consumed fresh.
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the aframomum seeds i got from Soren are flowering now, after about 6-7yrs...hoping they set fruits!
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the aframomum seeds i got from Soren are flowering now, after about 6-7yrs...hoping they set fruits!
Very nice! I lost my seedling plants unfortunately. If you are looking at trading seeds or offsets tell me.
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the aframomum seeds i got from Soren are flowering now, after about 6-7yrs...hoping they set fruits!
Thats amazing! Can you sell a small devision?
Please PM me if you can. Thanks.
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I can divide some Aframomum. Hit me up.
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Did they set fruit?
the aframomum seeds i got from Soren are flowering now, after about 6-7yrs...hoping they set fruits!
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Any taste reports from the US?
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I also had some from you around the same time Soren. I gave the plants away and should check if they fruited.
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It's loved by most in East Africa, but it's not sweet and I remember Anestor wasn't crazy about it. Would love to hear what people think. It's also a very plant.
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Mine fruited. I liked the taste, was just disappointed that they are small and not so much to eat. But the taste was kind of like passionfruit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/06B68hHt/Aframmomum-closeup.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06B68hHt)
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They normally get slightly bigger for the following fruiting. Are yours in the swamp Oscar, or on higher ground?
Mine fruited. I liked the taste, was just disappointed that they are small and not so much to eat. But the taste was kind of like passionfruit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/06B68hHt/Aframmomum-closeup.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06B68hHt)
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Mine fruited. I liked the taste, was just disappointed that they are small and not so much to eat. But the taste was kind of like passionfruit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/06B68hHt/Aframmomum-closeup.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/06B68hHt)
Did you taste the seeds? Congrats on the fruiting!