The Tropical Fruit Forum

Did you check in with Wayne? He usually has some of the newer stuff

My point was that I planted Neelam because it was one of Richard Campbell's Curator Choices, as was Angie.  I've long since chopped it down, and have considered getting rid of Angie as well.  What has saved Angie is that it's a reliable producer of beautiful fruit, it's fairly early, and it's easily managed.  But the flavor leaves a lot to be desired.

John, I 100% agree with your statement.
The choice listed are not the best tasting. I've been burned by their selection as well and as a result have been top working trees to correct it (looking at you Lancetilla).

I don't know who the list is geared towards but its definitely not the mango enthusiast (us).
I think its more for people who would never plant a tree because its "too hard" to grow, and are fine with randoms mangos during the season.
If these people are the intended audience then, I can't argue with most of these selections. (easy to grow, not crazy vigorous)
Although I'll curious to why Pickering is not on there.

I usually recommend Glenn to a person who only wants one tree.

Yup, don't know much about
Ceiles (something)
Sunburst
Diamond (maybe a different one)

That's awesome that he's growing orange sherbet

i think imported mangos are usually irradiated. So the seeds will likely not be viable.

Quote from: simon_grow on July 10, 2017, 07:04:55 PM

Hopefully the new hybrids will taste good. It would be cool if the new varieties could impart disease resistance onto the grafted scions. I hope the Zills will incorporate these new varieties into their breeding program.
Simon

Did she suggest the possibility of a cold hardy Mango... maybe a Mango for Canada? 

Yep, I heard her say that as well. I think the Canada part was an exaggeration though.
She did seems pretty confident on getting them to Tallahassee, FL. 

Awesome find Simon.

They are releasing 5 hybrids in 2018 (if I heard correctly)
I guess I'll plant (graft to seedlings) all 5 on my canal bank

As much as I love a good fresh peach, just dont feel like dealing with those little bastards.

I never tried growing them yet so I figured I'll give it a shot.
The literature say its fruits in April, I don't really have any fruit at them time so hopefully I can give it enough attention.

Anyways my current yard is an experiment of newer varieties of tree, along with crazy multi-grafts all crowded together.
I plan on evaluating and taking the stuff I like the best.

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these for a while. It seems at least in South Florida they are hard to come by.


This was taken yesterday, I bought one so only one left
15 gallon, UF Best, $60, Sunrise (near Sawgrass mall) Home Depot

Quote from: bsbullie on July 05, 2017, 08:05:50 PM

Quote from: behlgarden on July 05, 2017, 06:21:48 PM

really Rob?

Fruit is available but please share where the trees have ever been mase availableor sold. I suppose you could pay top dollar to get one from TT but all you would wind up with is a Lemon Zest.

I think Behl did not read the post about the broken "OS" tree and just read the title. Lol.

Yup, thats what i figured happen.
It was Click Bait targeted to all of us due to our addiction

I will sell the actual Achachairu fruits starting  in two or three weeks. The fruits will be shipped in a flat rate box. Save some money because you will be able to taste the fantastic Achachairu fruit. Taste the fruits and plant the seeds! Stay tuned!

Awesome, let me know when there ready

Coincidentally Chris just posted this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxfpWgelDm4

How can i get a hold of a grated jumbo kesar tree?

There are a few nurseries that ship.
Pine Island, Plant o gram etc.
Do a forum (or google) search and you should see a few results
I think we have a sticky thread about it too.

Got my first two Cogshall off the tree, it was washed out.
The Rosigold I got a month ago was a lot better.