I have a grafted "Black Star" that had a few water sprouts below the graft that needed to be removed.
So I said "what the heck" I might as well try to root them.
Averaged around 1/8 of an inch in diameter.
Every one of them rooted.. but it took awhile.

Kevin

I hope my "Zills" are as good as you say.
I have five "Zill" progeny seedlings I bought from Adam at Flying Fox.
They have started blooming this week in the greenhouse. We'll see how they turn out.
I also have a large grafted "Black Starr" that fruited tremendously this fall/winter and is budding-up again.
Delicious sweet/tart fruit with a grapey taste
And a seedling "Black Star" I bought off of eBay from Hawaii. No fruit from it yet.

kj

My mature eurekas are grafted... so I suppose the seedlings could be different than the parent.

kj

Last year I bought and planted Lolita Suriname Cherry seeds and now I have several dozen seedlings.
I was hoping someone that grows them could share some of their characteristics with me.
They are suppose to be dark fruited.

Thanks.

Kevin

Take a look at some of the different Walipini designs available.
Somewhat labor intensive... but can be very economical.
I know I have more time than money... you may have different resources.
The earthen walls provide great insulation and the glazing for the top can be done cheaply.
If I had the room I would do it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walipini
https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/build-underground-greenhouse-garden-year-round.html

Kevin

I believe that's it.

kj

Thanks for the info.
This tree has grown amazingly well and I was very pleased to see it blooming.
Thanks again.

Kevin

I was hoping Fruitlovers over in Hawaii could give me a little background as to the parentage of the seed he sent me.
I realize most seeds are a genetic crap shoot.
And I will be content with whatever this tree produces.
I was just curious since it started blooming this week.
Thanks.

Kevin

Glad to hear so many people giving high marks to Eugenia Uniflora.
I was very impressed by the flavor of my grafted "Black Star" this summer.
It just finished blooming again... must have set hundreds of fruit this time.
It's growing in an 11 gallon pot and doing very well.
Nate came through last night and did no harm to them. Just needed rain!

My Selloi are starting to bloom again... and other than the novelty of it I can't say I'm very excited about them.
Too sour!

Kevin

Mine are about 2 years old with no flowers yet.
They are all around 6 foot tall and need daily watering.
I don't think they need to be any taller than that.
Late November I'll move them into the greenhouse to over-winter.

Kevin

I agree... up for the challenge!
I will eventually put them into 11 gallon containers and prune as well.
Kevin

On that you are correct.
So far... each tree is 6+feet tall.

Kevin

Selloi is definitely sour.
Really too sour to eat out of hand.
Unless you enjoy eating lemons... some people do.
But it is very fragrant.

Kevin