I am looking for dream atemoya or cherimoya plants, scions, seeds, or graft.  Is the seed true to the plant or does it need to be grafted?

OK Point taken.  I have had store bought mango and it was a mess. 
I will hang on to a few of the seeds and some competition for my mangos.

Quote from: Mark in Texas on August 09, 2017, 05:23:44 PM

Quote from: WGphil on August 09, 2017, 11:32:25 AM

Never thought of peeling a mango.  Do you use a paring knife or potato peeler?  I'll have more ST and some Lemon Zest to play with soon and as a newbie am still struggling as to how best to get the meat as whole, as one big cheek, as possible.

Mark, the flesh next to the skin of most mangos is absolutely delicious and peeling the mango makes it much more difficult to gnaw off the bits of flesh. Duncan is one mango that I do not like the flesh close to the skin because it tastes very bitter to me. Lemon Zest on the other hand has some of the strongest Citrus flavor concentrated around the flesh close to the skin.

When cutting up mangos for guests or kids, I usually peel my mangos to make it easier and less messy to eat.

Simon

After seeing your post a few days ago I went home and checked my sweet tart only to find the dreaded Bacterial Black Spot on my few sweet tarts that were left on the tree. It had just broke the skin so I cut the bad spot out and have my fingers crossed that the rest of the mango will ripen up ok on the counter.  I hope it doesn't spread to my other trees...

Probably will get Black Mission and LSU from them. Anyone have success in south Florida with either one?

I have some run of the mill Ischia and Brown Turkey growing. They get watery and do not get much sweet like they would in a dry climate. I have fruits on it now.

I used pro mix with mycorrhizae.  Got it from Lowes. 
I killed one of my container atemoya couple years ago from overwatering.  So I am a bit timid of giving too much water.  I water my container avocados twice daily cuz if I don't they would be piss (leaves curling down).  But this lychee doesn't have much leaves left and I cannot tell of any indication it demands more water.  Right now it's sitting under a large tree.  Completely shielded from wind and direct sun lights.  I have a layer of pine mulch on top and the soil feels moist underneath.  I will try to increase watering daily. 
I collected some rain water early in the year.  They didn't last 2 weeks once the sun came out  .  It's a challenge to find rain water this time of the year. 

I have some liquid kelp and Dyna Gro foliage fertilizer.  Should I use it or wait  til I see new growth?  Also should it be in full shade or give it some sun light?

Quote from: Johnny Eat Fruit on August 07, 2017, 08:37:32 PM

Try applying Spinosad every 10-14 days with a sprayer. It works well on sucking insects.

I am going to try that.  I heard lychee doesn't like chemical spray which is why I stopped all treatments and no fertilizer.

Quote from: artfusionfab on August 06, 2017, 08:01:12 PM

As Nighthawk has stated, Carlos stopped short on many of his recommendations. I'm wondering what the final decision was on the Oro Negro.

If I was living in Florida and had a pro like Carlos doing all the research and testing for me in my clime, I'd listen to him and follow his advice.

PIN recommended Brogdon and Oro Negro which I planted.  Couldn't stand Brogdon. It's just like these sorry "Tex-mex" trees (Fantastic, Joey, Wilma, etc.)  pushed by nurserymen here in Texas - has a thin skin which makes for messy processing and anthracnose pressures, big seed, fair taste and texture.  Chopped it down, grafted it to the Waldin it was on, and it's now a Frankencado of rich, high oil fruits.

Your statement was only partially accurate when speaking of being confused by Jackfruit in your opening line. You sound like your confused about life with such stupid nonsense you spout off about.