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Kevin

Indeed. I have been collecting as many different types as I can find.
But where I live we have cold winters... so all my plants are in containers.

So far the Uniflora species is my favorite.
Here's a shot of my 2017 Black Stars:



Hey... I think that's me reflected in the left fruit.
No fruit flies here... just birds and cockroaches.

Kevin

Honestly though...
I'm one of those in the minority that likes the red ones too.

Also...
I know I've posted this query before...
but has anyone found a sure fire cure for Eugenia seedling yellowing?
I tried ph adjustments, fertilizers, sulfur, iron chelates, etc.
For me... it seems to hit Grumichamas most often... though all of my other Eugenia species as well.
Identical plants in identical soil, pots, amendments etc.
See by side... one will be perfectly green and healthy and the other will have yellowish leaves.
Seems to effect young plants more than mature plants.

Of everything I've heard from others, it seems they feel it may be exposure to strong direct sunlight too early.
This year my new crop of seedlings are staying in my greenhouse where they receive reduced sun intensity.
In the past I would have put them into direct sun outside the greenhouse as soon as possible.
This year there does seem to be less incidents of yellowing in my seedlings. Maybe the others are onto something.
Thanks for any input.

Kevin

EZ Fix.

kj

This Black Star that is in full bloom right now is in full sun.
Once cold weather arrives here in central Alabama, I will move it into my greenhouse.

Kevin

More images of my Black Star in bud and bloom.

Kevin

I'll take a few snaps tomorrow.

Kevin

Here's a photo of 2 of my Black Star Surinam Cherries from this summer 2017.
This fruit is so under-rated.
Very juicy. Little pulp. Perfect blend of Sweet and Tart... like a blackberry or Dewberry.
Very little of the so-called aftertaste they seem to be famous for.

Kevin

Black Star Surinam Cherry.
This is the first time it has gone into full bloom. 3 years old - grafted -  in 11 gallon pot -  bought from Plant-O-Gram.
My other cherries bloomed in the winter/spring, in my greenhouse... but this tree is blooming now.
It had a light bloom this summer, but now is budding up in a serious way.
Is it typical for a Surinam Cherry to bloom multiple times through-out the year?
This tree has a large and delicious fruit with a blackberry/grape flavor...  so I want it to bloom as often as possible.
I live in central Alabama if that make a difference. Outside in summer. Greenhouse in winter.

Thanks.

Kevin

Good to know... it's my favorite.
Thanks.

Kevin

I put out some Espoma Brand Iron Tone Fertilizer this evening around some of my different Eugenias that have had chronic leaf yellowing.
Just curious if others had tried it with any success.
Or had other bits of wisdom to impart.

Thanks.

Kevin

I have some Barbie Pink Guavas that are ripening up at the same time.
They could use a little acid.
They would probably be good with the Star Cherries.

Kevin