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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Podcast about mangos
« on: September 20, 2018, 04:07:27 PM »
Quote from: skhan on September 20, 2018, 01:55:11 PM
Quote from: kc_moses on September 20, 2018, 01:18:48 PM
What is the Coconut taste mango they're talking about in the podcast at 31:44? It's from Myanmar. I had Coconut Cream before and it smell like coconut but doesn't taste close enough.
pretty sure they're talking about Shwehintha

I did a quick search, Truly Tropical did a taste test of Shwehintha and they said it's Lemony...... so I'm sure it's not the one mentioned in the podcast.

What other mango that carry hint of coconut taste/aroma beside Coconut Cream and Pina Colada?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Podcast about mangos
« on: September 20, 2018, 01:18:48 PM »
What is the Coconut taste mango they're talking about in the podcast at 31:44? It's from Myanmar. I had Coconut Cream before and it smell like coconut but doesn't taste close enough.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 19, 2018, 02:47:08 PM »
Quote from: spaugh on September 19, 2018, 01:21:21 PM

The megalanthus is very sweet.  They dont have much in the flavor department compared to a red or purple fruit though.

Thanks for confirming that. The sweet characteristic is what I'm going after. I already have Purple Haze and Natural Mystic to cover the complex flavor part. I just need a sweet one to enjoy on a hot day (like water melon). As strange as it sounds, I had store bought yellow Hylocereus megalanthus, and I welcome the laxative effect after consume it as it cleans my stomach like detox  ;D

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 19, 2018, 01:15:25 PM »
Quote from: spaugh on September 19, 2018, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: kc_moses on September 19, 2018, 09:58:50 AM

Thanks Brad, I will take a picture of the Yellow Dragon and upload later.  Pine Island nursery call it Yellow Dragon, and the vein is skinny, look like this:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/622078080/yellow-dragon-1-plants-2-feet-tall-ship?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ts1-b-accessories-other&utm_custom1=f1b91e49-ac0e-4b8f-9461-6f0aef598989&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7JGbv5zH3QIVQlYNCh2noAkJEAQYASABEgKa5_D_BwE

Thats a standard megalanthus

Got it, so I assume this standard megalanthus (yellow Hylocereus megalanthus) or "Yellow Dragon" should taste better than the Hawaiian Gold? I'm not into Lemonade so I think I'm not going to look for that ISIS Gold.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 19, 2018, 10:01:11 AM »
Quote from: FamilyJ on September 18, 2018, 07:04:36 PM

And there is one currently from Australia hybrid called ISIS GOLD which is a hott item since it has been reported to have a taste like lemonade


Why are they naming a Dragon fruit over terrorist name? Now we got government watching this discussion...... :o

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 19, 2018, 09:58:50 AM »
Quote from: spaugh on September 18, 2018, 04:31:33 PM
The one in the video is the undantus like was already mentioned.  There are also yellow skinned megalanthus types.  "Yellow dragon" is a useless name to go off of.  It could be either type.

A photo of the cutting would help clarify what you have.

Thanks Brad, I will take a picture of the Yellow Dragon and upload later.  Pine Island nursery call it Yellow Dragon, and the vein is skinny, look like this:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/622078080/yellow-dragon-1-plants-2-feet-tall-ship?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ts1-b-accessories-other&utm_custom1=f1b91e49-ac0e-4b8f-9461-6f0aef598989&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7JGbv5zH3QIVQlYNCh2noAkJEAQYASABEgKa5_D_BwE

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 18, 2018, 04:26:23 PM »
Hmm..... I thought the "yellow Hylocereus megalanthus" is the "Yellow Dragon" that's being sold around the area in Florida? If it's not it, what is "Yellow Dragon" then?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 18, 2018, 01:53:52 PM »
Thanks! A quick google search and there are a few places that sell its seeds, which is more than what I like to deal with as cutting is easier. I guess I will wait and see if my current "Yellow Dragon" will do well and how it taste, and if I don't like it, then I will be on the hunt to try the Hawaiian Golden.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Yellow Dragon Fruit variety.
« on: September 18, 2018, 01:11:59 PM »
I'm growing a yellow Dragon Fruit call "Yellow Dragon", which I think is the common one where the fruit has thorn. I come across this and wondering if anyone know the variety of the dragon fruit. You can see it from 1:59 of the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owUjh2Vo_wc&feature=youtu.be

The  guy bought it from Craiglist in CA, but doesn't know the name of the variety.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Rambutan Fever in South Florida, USA
« on: September 04, 2018, 10:40:43 AM »
Quote from: Guanabanus on September 04, 2018, 08:19:57 AM
In mixes, not a stand-alone product.

I think I'm going to get Potassium Sulfate (Potash) from Amazon, is this the right product to use?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Avocado thread
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:16:06 AM »
Quote from: Diospyros on August 29, 2018, 06:26:25 PM
I just wanna share the pictures of an avocado that I found in Southern Spain.

Fruits ripen in Dec / Feb, very creamy, peels easily. Tree is a compact grower, very bushy and heavy producer.





What variety is this avocado? It looks cute. It's not related to those "cocktail avocado" right?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Avocado suggestions needed for SWFL
« on: August 30, 2018, 09:52:36 AM »
The 8 Wurtz avocado on my tree will be ready in October/Nov and I will report back. Mean while, you might want to add "Nishikawa" to your list, I read that it spread like butter.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Dragon Fruit thread.
« on: August 21, 2018, 01:27:22 PM »
Quote from: ricshaw on August 20, 2018, 12:35:01 PM
Quote from: kc_moses on August 20, 2018, 10:33:45 AM


I tried using its own pollen (it's supposed to be self pollinate: https://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/variety-selected-name-purple-haze--informacion-52)
I also tried to use pollen from Natural Mystic. I saved the Natural Mystic pollen in a plastic container and froze for 2 days, thaw at room then used the pollen.

The first 2 Purple Haze fruit I got in June was hand pollinated with their own pollen since my Natural Mystic didn't have flower back than.

"Purple Haze" is a name given to Paul Thomson's 5-S, a hybrid from a Dragon Fruit Netitzel X Rixford” cross, which Paul said has dark red or magenta flesh, flavor good – very good.
Paul also said; All of the seedlings from his “Netitzel X Rixford” cross must be cross pollinated to set fruit. Other hobbyist growers agree.

Thanks! I looked at my Purple Haze (5-S?) tree, there are about 12 flower buds forming now, I will monitor and see if they're self pollinating because my Natural Mystic is done at the moment and there is no other DF around to pollinate the Purple Haze.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Dragon Fruit thread.
« on: August 20, 2018, 10:33:45 AM »
Quote from: ricshaw on August 18, 2018, 10:56:15 AM
Quote from: kc_moses on August 18, 2018, 09:54:11 AM
I hand pollinated my purple haze, but the last 3 flowers just turn yellow and die a few days after the flower closed. Any idea what could be the problem? My Natural Mystic are doing fine, only one turn yellow after hand pollinate.

What pollen did you use to hand pollinate your Purple Haze flowers?

I tried using its own pollen (it's supposed to be self pollinate: https://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/variety-selected-name-purple-haze--informacion-52)
I also tried to use pollen from Natural Mystic. I saved the Natural Mystic pollen in a plastic container and froze for 2 days, thaw at room then used the pollen.

The first 2 Purple Haze fruit I got in June was hand pollinated with their own pollen since my Natural Mystic didn't have flower back than.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Dragon Fruit thread.
« on: August 18, 2018, 09:54:11 AM »
I hand pollinated my purple haze, but the last 3 flowers just turn yellow and die a few days after the flower closed. Any idea what could be the problem? My Natural Mystic are doing fine, only one turn yellow after hand pollinate.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Maha Chanok Sounds Like a Top Mango After All
« on: August 18, 2018, 09:49:52 AM »
What entertained me was the dog eating the peel, I wish my dog would show any interest in fruit or vege. I wish they would do the close up of the fruit they cut up so viewer can tell how ripe they are and how big/thin is the seed.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Rambutan Fever in South Florida, USA
« on: August 17, 2018, 02:15:10 PM »
Quote from: LEOOEL on August 17, 2018, 01:48:37 AM
From my understanding: Lychee Season is first, then Longan, then Rambutan ... (with Pulasan? & Durian? Seasons mixed in there?)

Anyways, the way forward seems to be like a puzzle to be put together correctly in order to get the prized fruit. From Strategies, to hydroponics, to potting & greenhouses, the knowledge and ideas expressed are no less than impressive. - On a side note: Can’t wait for AGI, Artificial General Intelligence, to quickly give us masterful answers on the best approach to quickly obtain Rambutan in South Florida, hopefully within 10 years; AGI doesn’t need to sleep. - With all the expert effort and help coming from the exterior and interior, we are on course to a fruiting Rambutan in South Florida. It is just a matter of time, say in about 10 years, IMO.

P.S. Looking forward to potting my 20 or so Rambutan seeds in a quality potting soil, to give them a good head start. Then, I‘ll neglect them and let the brutality of nature take its course, while I watch the show unfold - keeping an eye out for any pleasant surprises.

That sounds like a good plan. How long do you think rambutan can be held in pot before it get unmanageable? Looking at my picture on 1st page of this discussion, do you think I should dig it up and pot in a 15-20 gallon pot?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Growing rare durian varieties from seed
« on: August 14, 2018, 11:30:28 AM »
Here are some detail information about growing Durian:

http://gardener-pro-ok.blogspot.com/2008/09/planting-in-equatorial-regions-most.html

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who grow Durian in South Florida?
« on: August 14, 2018, 09:40:19 AM »
I think it's impossible to find Durio exarillatus outside of India. I'm in the process of doing some searching back in my home country. My contacts can get their hand on Durian Sukang, Durian Dalit and Durian Dulcis/Api. I consider these are wild durian. Could these have potential to use as root stock?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who grow Durian in South Florida?
« on: August 13, 2018, 10:26:02 AM »
Quote from: EvilFruit on August 11, 2018, 03:46:49 PM


Durio exarillatus

http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=13891.msg176068#msg176068


Someone from Florida need to do it.  8)

someone use to run durian orchard between the border of Thailand and Malaysia told me they grow wild durian and craft other durians on the wild durian since it yield shorter trees and the tree is more tolerance toward weather and disease.

While we're on the subject of durian, Durian is in such high demand in Asia (The mainland Chinese consume them now), many durian growers are doing this now..... quite disturbing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s_uzYUgodY


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who grow Durian in South Florida?
« on: August 13, 2018, 10:20:26 AM »
Quote from: bsbullie on August 11, 2018, 01:13:23 PM
Champedek do not seem to like our weather or soil.  Texture is soft, too.  Cheena, meh...grow good jackfruit, you will be much happier.

There are many application for cempedek. A lot people get put off by the texture of cempedek. Back home we make cempedek fritter and cempedek butter cake (pound cake). Personally when I grow fruit tree, I'm not just looking for eating fresh, I also look for other application of the fruits.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who grow Durian in South Florida?
« on: August 11, 2018, 12:56:09 PM »
Quote from: EvilFruit on August 10, 2018, 03:04:40 PM
Cempedak, is another great alternative to Durian but certainty not as great as top quality Durian, in my opinion. Also, I believe no one managed to fruit Cempedak in Florida so your only option is to get a jackfruitxCempedak hybrid if you want something that is very close to durian.

Just keep in mind it won't be as good as a durian.

I'm actually growing a Cempedak. Not interested in Cheena/Cempejack since I already have Jackfruit. The only fruit tree on my list are Marang/Pedalai and Durian.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Rambutan Fever in South Florida, USA
« on: August 10, 2018, 10:50:06 AM »
Quote from: Coach62 on August 09, 2018, 11:12:49 PM
I don't get it, sorry.  I've had both, and I'm perfectly happy with a good lychee.  Kinda like arguing which mango is best. OS, LZ or PPK??  Wouldn't you be happy with any of those??

It's very subjective. To me, Lychee tend to gear toward more floral kind of experience while Rambutan is more like sugar cane less aromatic but taste sweet kind of experience. I think we just want it all!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who grow Durian in South Florida?
« on: August 10, 2018, 10:44:41 AM »
Quote from: pineislander on August 10, 2018, 09:35:49 AM
Someone on the forum did a multirootstock jackfruit or inarch. In other words you might be able to get a headstart by planting the tree and using it as a multirootstock.

Thanks for the suggestion, I will consider this. I don't have any grafting experience so may be this would would be my guinea pig, a root stock that I don't if I killed it  ;D

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Who grow Durian in South Florida?
« on: August 10, 2018, 10:43:26 AM »
Quote from: bsbullie on August 09, 2018, 09:57:54 PM
Quote from: kc_moses on August 09, 2018, 09:48:39 PM
Quote from: bsbullie on August 09, 2018, 09:37:38 PM

If you like jackfruit,  go add a Red Morning.

Thanks! Will do more research about Red Morning, time to get busy Googling again  ;)

It is the best of the locally available red fleshed jackfruit.  It has less of that juicyfruit flavor and what I would call a distinct sweet slightly musky (in a very good way) red berry flavor.

If you can find a grafted Amber, that would be an excellent orange fleshed variety.

Rob, any chance Exculibur would have the Red Morning and/or Amber fruit for tasting? I grew up eating the yellow jackfruit so it's hard to imagine other flavor other than that I'm used to.

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