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Messages - georgesunny

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Seek Botanical name
« on: February 18, 2016, 04:32:28 AM »
The genus is definitely Cucurbita, and species probably pepo.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Want: Mamey Sapote seeds
« on: February 02, 2016, 05:22:32 AM »
I need mamey sapote seeds. If you have, please PM me. Thanks!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: How long do Artocarpus seeds stay viable
« on: December 01, 2015, 12:45:33 AM »
Lightly drying seeds and having packing medium only lightly moistened can extend the life of jackfruit to many months without them over sprouting.Too dry and they die but too moist and they don't make it either. The same goes for other artocarpus that can be extended to months in bags with small holes, lots of packing media that is on the dry side. Practise at home with vermiculite and you may be surprised.

Thanks Mike! Can we try this for durian?

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: WANTED: Seeds of Salak "Gula Pasir"
« on: November 30, 2015, 05:40:24 AM »
May I know the best season for Gula Pasir? Thank You!

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Well said, Oscar, Thank You!

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Thanks a lot Noel! Breadfruit is a wonderful gift!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: How long do Artocarpus seeds stay viable
« on: November 28, 2015, 02:06:49 AM »
The question was for mainly seeds being kept in storage, but i believe like you have stated if they are stored in conditions to keep them viable they would most likely sprout.

I should rephrase the question then, do they go into dormancy if kept dry and would they be able to sprout when planted.

Unfortunately, Artocarpus seeds do not have dormancy period, low shelf life and sensitive to environmental changes during storage. If the water content decreases to a critical level, the seed viability loses rapidly. Thus critical water content is important in maintaining seed viability. If the seeds are packed well to support germination, it will do great in several days of transit.

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Most welcome, William!

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Please see this link for the technique of artificial pollination in Custard apples from Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore.

http://www.iihr.res.in/content/artificial-pollination-improve-set-size-and-shape-arka-sahan-custard-apple-fruits

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: A year in the life of a durian plant grower
« on: September 18, 2015, 01:46:30 AM »
This is amazing! Thanks for the excellent work. Greatly appreciated the hard work you both put in to spread the light!

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Pulasan (Nephelium mutabile)
« on: April 16, 2015, 05:55:16 AM »
Thanks Mike! Please share further info on these improved varieties (from Australia?)

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Pulasan (Nephelium mutabile)
« on: April 13, 2015, 02:55:04 AM »
Lazarus, I just want to clarify some aspects on the reproductive biology of pulasan. Pulasan seeds are are never found to be true to type. Like rambutan, three kinds of flowers are observed in pulasan. Exclusive male flowers produced on male plants, and hermaphrodite flowers that are functionally female and a very limited number of male flowers produced on cultivated trees. A large proportion of male trees were observed when raised from seeds. So it is not at all recommended to raise plants from seeds for both pulasan and rambutan. We have observed flats or embryo-aborted fruits in pulasan. The reason is inadequate pollination. 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: April 10, 2015, 02:13:53 AM »
Welcome Jordan, to our wonderful forum!
Congratulations and best wishes for your endeavors.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Maprang scions wanted
« on: March 31, 2015, 04:00:35 AM »
I am looking for Wan and Mayongchid varieties of Maparang (Bouea macrophylla). Please respond if could sell these items. Thanks!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Edible Ficus species
« on: June 16, 2014, 07:21:46 AM »
Mike, Excellent! Ficus racemosa is very common here in India, but the fruits aren't good for eating. However, they find good use in herbal medicine. F. sycomore is common in Africa. I do not know about its fruits. We have a F carca variety called 'Poona' which is commercially grown for processing. People attribute some divine nature to F. religiosa trees everywhere in India. 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Edible Ficus species
« on: June 16, 2014, 06:10:52 AM »
Edible fig is Ficus carica. Although it is originated in the middle east, now it is available all over the world. The best grown figs are available in the US. They have worked greatly on its improvement. My favorite fig is Brown Turkey. It is a very good variety which could easily be grown in containers. Inside is brick red, very sweet and tasty. Figs need lots of organic matter and loves sun light. Addition of lime is beneficial.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Premature Fruit Drop in Rambutan
« on: June 10, 2014, 02:24:06 AM »
Hello, we have been growing Rambutan quite a while. Fruits are at different stages of development. Two months to go for harvest. This year we are facing unusual fruit drop. Monsoon has just set in this part of the globe. No disease stress noted. How to manage fruit drop in Rambutan? Your experiences and suggestions are much appreciated. Sunny

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: June 10, 2014, 02:16:41 AM »
Hearty Welcome to the Forum! Excellent Dragon Fruit plants!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: June 06, 2014, 02:01:21 AM »
Thanks a lot, Mike! I will explore those discussions.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Releasing my durian book on June 1st
« on: June 02, 2014, 04:04:47 AM »
So exciting, Lindsay!!! I am so happy for you!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself
« on: June 02, 2014, 04:01:48 AM »
I am so glad to know that many are interested in Durian. I am currently doing research on many aspects of growing Durians, both cultural and plant protection.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: yellow-fleshed rambutans
« on: May 16, 2014, 02:13:04 AM »
I am aware of rambutan fruits in which the rind is yellow, not the yellow-fleshed fruits!

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This is so exciting Kevin! I wish you all the success and hopeful that these will bloom and yield fruits. Being in a tropical country, we do large scale farming of Mangostana. The number one problem with this fruit tree is yellow exudation in the fruits.  A good per cent of fruits are lost in this way. Has anyone got any thoughts of correcting this? Thanks! Sunny

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We have red ones. We do not have yellow strawberry guava. If some one could help me to get the seeds of yellow lines, I am thankful.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Mango - guava - litchi
« on: April 24, 2014, 08:23:51 AM »
I would suggest you to remove (prune) the flower panicles to enhance vegetative growth. Let the energy to flower and fruit be used for establishment of good root as well as shoot system.

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