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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 27, 2018, 07:45:33 AM »
Quote from: OCchris1 on February 27, 2018, 02:18:02 AM
10-4 good buddy. That's affirmative on avocado flowers. Chris

Woohoo! Thank you Chris. Very good news indeed. Have yet to try ON, but have heard good things about it when grown in this area.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: The 2018 South Florida mango crop, up, down or sideways?
« on: February 26, 2018, 02:38:42 PM »
Weekend forecast has high 50's overnight for South Miami area. Is that cold enough to help with blooms?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 26, 2018, 01:38:41 PM »
Thanks Brandon, we had a good time. Friend's angie is already in-ground, and all grafts complete.


Think oro negro is finally blooming. Can anyone confirm these are avocado flowers?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: SaveMeJebus Yard Tour: 2018 Update
« on: February 26, 2018, 01:20:03 PM »
Beautiful garden and amazing mix of plants. Your coconut cream gives me much hope! thanks for posting.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Dragon fruit support structure/safety question
« on: February 24, 2018, 12:48:49 PM »
Quote from: bradflorida on February 24, 2018, 07:37:51 AM
I made concrete posts.   They work very well. The roots adhere to the concrete very well. No burlap needed.   I tried to make my posts not have something on top but realized that they needed something on top for support as the plants cascaded down. So I put a long piece of rebar inside the concrete as I made it and had that rebar protrude up through the top middle of the concrete which gave me an attachment point for  A pressure-treated wooden post which I drove rebar through and put hog wire on the rebar.

Brad






You might want to cover the top thin metal wires with something, as they will dig into the vine's flesh once they start to hang over and fruit, making them quite heavy.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 24, 2018, 12:40:01 PM »
Wanted to send out a big "Thank You!" to Brandon aka cbss_daviefl for hooking me up yesterday. Beautiful private backyard "nursery" with a ton of tropical fruit trees. Got a tour of the grounds and learned a bit. Well worth the drive.

Picked up this beautiful red hybrid jabo.


Already flowering and fruiting


Jabo sprouts. Are these separate plants or are they part of the mother plant?


Also picked up a few Maha Chanok scions, added to nam doc mai 4. Think I overdid it with the buddy tape, lol.


Also acquired some dream atemoya scions, added to Gefner last night. And my friend got a beautiful angie mango to replace the one that Irma took out.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 24, 2018, 12:27:37 PM »
Thanks Sam, I love growing plants, and they tend to be forgiving with me for some reason.

Agree, sapodilla is a beautiful tree that usually is overlooked by fruit bandits. However, there are a few large trees down the street, and have seen a guy pulled over on the side of the road, and then later climbing the trees to nab fruit. Not as prolific as the mango bandits, but they are out there.


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Coconut Cream Mango tree
« on: February 23, 2018, 02:07:58 PM »
Thanks Johnny and Marley, that is good news. Mine gets full sun only part of the day, but is growing well. Going to baby it and see if can get it to fruit next year.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Don't throw away those passionfruit leaves!
« on: February 23, 2018, 01:16:43 PM »
Not sure of the levels of MAOI in passiflora, but doubt most people would have a problem unless they are taking certain medications. Dietary interactions with MAOI pharmaceuticals tend to be more intense than with natural food sources. I have consumed plenty of passionfruit and cacao at the same time, along with other mixtures. However, mixing MAOI meds with certain psychiatric meds can be deadly. Probably best to consult a physician just to be sure.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Coconut Cream Mango tree
« on: February 23, 2018, 01:11:56 PM »
6 - 8 years to fruit, or to fruit heavily? Was hoping to have fruit in the next year or 2, planted in ground last year and is currently about 7 - 8 feet tall and a bit spindly. Worth waiting for either way. 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Best avocado's for semitropical climate?
« on: February 23, 2018, 01:05:07 PM »
Hey Raul. Oro Negro is growing nicely for me here South of Miami. I don't do much for it. Barely any mulch. Rarely fertilize, and it has grown thick bushy and green. Hoping for fruits this year. I can send some scions if you like.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Açaí Palm Salt Tolerance
« on: February 20, 2018, 10:09:35 PM »
You might want to contact Anthony at Acaipalmseeds.com

While this tells us nothing about salt tolerance, here is some info he shared re growing acai:

"Even my customers on Oahu noted it took more like 5 years to get fruit compared to 3 that is noted in the Amazon.  The acai is from equatorial spot, so when you are getting 50s and even 40s at night and the Hawaiians 60s...the trees are going more dormant.  Remember not to try to overexpose to sun in the first couple years.  Those miami august days where rain comes after lunch with overcast, that's what they are used to year round.  So the florida spring sun is too intense."

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Don't throw away those passionfruit leaves!
« on: February 20, 2018, 10:05:38 PM »
This is my new favorite thread. Thanks everyone!

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Don't throw away those passionfruit leaves!
« on: February 19, 2018, 08:33:09 PM »
Drinking a tea of incarnata flower as I type this. Just used one flower and a little bit of water. Tastes fine with nothing added.

I've been making tea out of ceylon cinnamon leaves, lemon balm, 1 little neem leaf, and honey. Sometimes I add some jasmine humilis flowers or leaves. Stops my sneezing and other allergy symptoms as well as Claritin D. More than one neem leaf, it gets pretty bitter.

My friend's dad makes neem tea every day, swears it brings his blood sugar down 10 - 15 points. 

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Don't throw away those passionfruit leaves!
« on: February 19, 2018, 05:08:06 PM »
Quote from: Future on February 19, 2018, 04:52:28 PM
Indeed, passionfruit leaf finished among the top 6 medicinals tested for longevity (using a yeast "model") in one study of about 34 legendary herbs.  Life span increased about 30% for the top herb (white willow bark).  Anti inflammatory effects are deemed causative.  I take this as a tea every day.  Use it in the evening as it does aid sleep. 

Anecdotally, a friend gave 3 fruits to a chronic insomniac and she slept for nearly 12 hours that night.

so how many leaves do you use to make a tea? this is good news, lots of passiflora leaves

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 19, 2018, 04:38:08 PM »
Quote from: spaugh on February 19, 2018, 03:24:52 PM
Looks awesome 8)

Your yard must have a really ideal micro climate.

Thank you mucho! I water and irrigate a lot, maybe too much. The fence and high shrub wall insulates quite a bit from wind. Beyond that, our weather is usually nice for most tropicals and subtropicals. Only a few plants struggle here. Not sure the abiu is going to make it to fruiting, but everything else seems pretty happy.

Planning on building a pond this summer, which should add to our humidity and hopefully help during cold/hot/dry spells.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Pics from the garden
« on: February 19, 2018, 03:09:06 PM »
Red Lady Papaya


Kapoho Solo Papaya: fav for eating green and marinated


Purple Caimito: still no flowers. going to graft on some other varieties soon


Nam Doc Mai 4: planning on grafting Maha Chanok to it this spring


Coco Cream


Kesar


Casturi sending out new growth. Planting in-ground soon. Found the perfect spot. Always room for one more


Sabara Jabo. No flowers yet.


Oro Negro Avo: think its time to prune out the lower branches



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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Jujubes Make Me Happy
« on: February 18, 2018, 06:47:32 PM »
Quote from: achetadomestica on February 18, 2018, 08:44:45 AM
Dehydrating is a great idea!
Echo is planting this tree in 3rd world countries all over Africa.
It is drought tolerant and produces so much fruit. How many pounds
has your tree produced this year?

Thank you. Dried jujubes are a hit! Especially good with a little cinnamon.

You know, I have no idea how many pounds each tree have produced. If had to guess would say about 10 - 15 pounds plus each tree. But, a lot of fruit has fallen to the ground and there are still a lot of fruit still on one of the trees.

Ours are small trees. Grows pretty fast. Since they are droopers, have had to keep them in check in our yard. Growing in cramped quarters as well, with full sun only part of the day. A mature tree allowed to grow to potential would produce a lot of fruit.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: CANELA DE VELHO - Miconia albicans
« on: February 17, 2018, 04:46:42 PM »
pm sent days ago. are these still available?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Jujubes Make Me Happy
« on: February 17, 2018, 02:46:29 PM »
Picked these today.


Dehydrating jujubes. Tired of letting so many go to waste. Plus, since they are great for fighting growing pains, want to have some for the future.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Seeking Red Hybrid Jabo Tree and other jabos in South Florida
« on: February 16, 2018, 07:49:53 PM »
pm sent

thanks Family J

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Seeking Red Hybrid Jabo Tree and other jabos in South Florida
« on: February 16, 2018, 06:30:41 PM »
Hello everyone. Looking for a nice sized red hybrid jaboticaba tree and/or similar jabos. Want something that is tasty and will fruit soon if not already.


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Jujubes Make Me Happy
« on: February 15, 2018, 08:47:24 AM »
Quote from: Kada on February 15, 2018, 05:39:30 AM
Lovely looking fruit!  Do you prune and graft?

Thank you.

Have pruned one of them a bit, as they both grow to the side and get droopy. Will cut back a lot when they are done fruiting. I believe both trees were grafted. I have not grafted on them myself. Not sure what would graft onto them. Don't know of any other varieties that do well in this area. Open to suggestions.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Jujubes Make Me Happy
« on: February 14, 2018, 11:32:19 PM »
Quote from: 00christian00 on February 14, 2018, 01:26:45 PM
Thanks for the info on cold hardiness!

There are other varieties (Chinese) that certainly can take colder temps. I read down to zone 6 or maybe 5.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Jujubes Make Me Happy
« on: February 14, 2018, 11:28:23 PM »
Quote from: fyliu on February 09, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
Z. jujuba is the red Chinese one, the Z. mauritiana is the green one.
Top Tropicals has the red one. PIN has the green one. I'm saying this based on the descriptions. I haven't ordered from either place to know for sure.

The TOP variety does not turn red when ripe. If it ever turns red, must be after shriveling up. It does get some blush to it, but not much. Mostly light green. Pic on their site is of something else, not the tree I was sold. Fruits are tasty, and a bit bigger than the PIN variety.

PIN jujube is fruiting more prolifically for me, but has been in-ground for a year+ more than the TOP jujube. Some of the fruits get almost as big as the TOP, but there are lots that are quite small and turn light greenish/yellow/whitish when ripe. No blush. PIN and TOP jujubes taste the same to me.

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