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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pedalai in Hawaii
« on: January 12, 2018, 01:26:00 PM »
I have young plants available. They are very tasty. Almost better than Marang.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Possible to acquire Lodoicea (double coconut)?
« on: January 06, 2018, 01:54:10 PM »
Good luck. It's one of my many dream plants to have.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: tropical spices
« on: December 31, 2017, 02:49:45 PM »
You may as well grow all the goodies.
Allspice
Bay
Clove
Cinnamon
Curry
Gingers
Galangal
Tumerics
Grains of Paradise
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Black Pepper
Vanilla
Annual spices such as Cumin, Black Cumin, and Black Sesame. Don't forget pepper plants... The spice of life.
Allspice
Bay
Clove
Cinnamon
Curry
Gingers
Galangal
Tumerics
Grains of Paradise
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Black Pepper
Vanilla
Annual spices such as Cumin, Black Cumin, and Black Sesame. Don't forget pepper plants... The spice of life.
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Tropical Vegetables and Other Edibles - Buy, Sell, & Trade / Re: Wanted: Krachai, "Finger-root" (Broesenbergia pandurata)
« on: December 16, 2017, 10:39:49 PM »
I would like to grow some of these if you possibly have any for local pick up.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Growing cola acuminata
« on: December 16, 2017, 03:10:41 PM »
Thank you, John. Now I can label it. I just recently gave it some manure and it is looking really good.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Banana/Plantain Macropropagation
« on: December 09, 2017, 07:32:50 PM »
I cannot ship bananas from where I am... Sorry.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Banana/Plantain Macropropagation
« on: December 09, 2017, 06:08:43 PM »
I was going to try this on some Fe'i when I can make a little more time for myself.
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Tropical Vegetables and Other Edibles / Re: Anyone growing Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta)?
« on: December 09, 2017, 12:49:13 PM »
Sure. I also give farm tours in exchange for people buying from our nursery.
I havnt noticed it die back yet. Just keeps pushing runners. The most recent one I planted hasnt pushed new growth yet.
We do have fire ants... But a cutting will be clean. Let me know when you are willing to visit. I will be home all day today.
I havnt noticed it die back yet. Just keeps pushing runners. The most recent one I planted hasnt pushed new growth yet.
We do have fire ants... But a cutting will be clean. Let me know when you are willing to visit. I will be home all day today.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: coconut katee
« on: November 23, 2017, 04:38:26 PM »
Here is an example.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: coconut katee
« on: November 23, 2017, 12:48:10 PM »
I've found several of these. Very rare... Going back to a tree I did recently in about 6 months. I will get a photo from my friend. I didn't think the flavor of the water was anything special.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Cecropia fruit plant
« on: November 21, 2017, 01:37:06 PM »
Any semi-woody stems will easily root from cutting. I have to make sure to keep them off the ground when I use them as coppoce.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: My coconut plants..
« on: November 20, 2017, 01:33:20 PM »
I have some low bearing Malay trees that are still young. One of the things I look most forward to. We have a lot of so-so coconuts here... So finding and planting the superior ones if my best bet.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Growing cola acuminata
« on: November 20, 2017, 01:30:37 PM »
The plant never came with a tag. But I got the plant from Jim West. Not sure if there is any available information on it.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Growing cola acuminata
« on: November 20, 2017, 12:22:07 AM »
I've gathered seeds and keiki from an unkept tree that is very densely shaded. Seems to do well in those conditions. I also have a young Monkey Cola which is starting to look good.
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Tropical Vegetables and Other Edibles / Re: Anyone growing Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta)?
« on: November 19, 2017, 02:27:44 PM »
I believe mine is densely shaded out. Planted my original under a mature Ulu. Took several cutting and planted them into the full sun. Only time will tell now.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: My coconut plants..
« on: November 19, 2017, 02:24:43 PM »
I live for coconuts.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Superior Banana Varieties for Flowers' Eating Qualities
« on: November 09, 2017, 04:38:11 PM »
Most Polynesian introduced bananas have great quality flowers. Iholena produce a great nectar.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Top 5 favorite fruits (including non tropicals)
« on: November 09, 2017, 02:29:05 PM »
1. Fe'i banana
2. Durian
3. Chupa-Chupa.
4. Salak
5. Chempedak.
Hard to say really. Coconuts are at the top of the list also, but I suppose they don't count.
2. Durian
3. Chupa-Chupa.
4. Salak
5. Chempedak.
Hard to say really. Coconuts are at the top of the list also, but I suppose they don't count.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Wanted: heilroom "hilo buddha" or similar sugar cane
« on: November 01, 2017, 02:19:15 AM »
Not sure how they feel about shipping cane inter island. I know some things are a big no-no.
No big deal. I am on a mission to preserve native species. I have an expanding collection on cane and bananas. So when you get around to making a trip there should be many various types ready to eat.
No big deal. I am on a mission to preserve native species. I have an expanding collection on cane and bananas. So when you get around to making a trip there should be many various types ready to eat.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Wanted: heilroom "hilo buddha" or similar sugar cane
« on: October 31, 2017, 03:17:32 PM »
If you come to the Big Island I will give you Hapai cuttings. Not comfortable shipping any though...
I do not know most of the names... But there are a lot of excellent chewing and juicing varieties here. Honomalino, Honua'ula, 'Ie 'ie, Keauhou, Lahi. We have many great cane here.
I do not know most of the names... But there are a lot of excellent chewing and juicing varieties here. Honomalino, Honua'ula, 'Ie 'ie, Keauhou, Lahi. We have many great cane here.
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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Wanted: heilroom "hilo buddha" or similar sugar cane
« on: October 30, 2017, 02:58:38 PM »
Just for the record... Its mainly used as a decoration piece. The fibre is very hard on them... Also not very good for juicing. There are many other cane worth growing.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Salacca - Salak Tasting - Some clarification please.
« on: October 28, 2017, 02:46:37 AM »
This is the Bali we have floating around here. It taste very much like a mild pineapple with a hint of strawberry. It is one of my highly favored fruits.
I have young plants of the red and the Bali variant that has a pink hue on the flesh. I have tasted the pink flesh and forgot to take a photo of it. It almost had a rose over tone... Similar to the Bali in flavor. I have not tried the red, heard it is very juicy.
I have young plants of the red and the Bali variant that has a pink hue on the flesh. I have tasted the pink flesh and forgot to take a photo of it. It almost had a rose over tone... Similar to the Bali in flavor. I have not tried the red, heard it is very juicy.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Salacca - Salak Tasting - Some clarification please.
« on: October 27, 2017, 11:16:57 PM »
Here are some grown on the Big Island.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What are your Top 1, 2 and 3 backyard banana plant or plantain varieties?
« on: October 21, 2017, 05:03:22 PM »
Yeah, try different stages of ripeness to see what you prefer. I have a Plantain that is really good half green/yellow. Perfect sweetness and starch mixture.
The Ice Cream are great cooked for they are slightly sweeter than most bananas. We made flour out of them and it has a very interesting flavor. There are countless things you can do with bananas. Be creative.
The Ice Cream are great cooked for they are slightly sweeter than most bananas. We made flour out of them and it has a very interesting flavor. There are countless things you can do with bananas. Be creative.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Katuk fruiting and Tindora (Ivy Gourd/ Coccina) fruits.
« on: October 21, 2017, 03:59:57 PM »
I eat the greens from the plants and randomly scatter the seeds around.
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