I just planted my second cocoanut cream, a 15gl at that but im not apposed to taking one out lol. Do you know anything about the growth habit ?

Does anyone have any info on the "M-4" A forum search did not reveal much, just that it was "sweet like candy" and tasted coconutty.  How does it compare to the Coconut cream ? would it be a replacement for the C/C ?  How long has it been in cultivation/ released? early, mid or late season?

How was the quality of the flavor?

My pina colada bloom was totally whipped out by PM. I'm definitely hoping it will re-bloom after this cold spell. Any Issues with spraying sulfur on the Pina Colada?

Zands,

How has your Pina Colada tree worked out for you in the last season?  Also, IMHO a splash of "Sailor Jerry" would be the spirit of choice to complement.

Pina colada is in full swing.

Honey kiss is really giving it a push. Nice show for a little guy but going to have to wait.

Quote from: mangomongo on February 26, 2017, 07:27:27 AM

I believe I have seen the original Kent tree in cocoanut grove. A friend of mine was renting the pool house/apartment while she going to the FIU nurse anesthetist program. The property owner was a very kind gentleman in his 80's who introduced himself as "MR KENT", it was an amazing piece of property directly on bay shore dr. I was told by my friend that I could take some of the avocado's but not to touch the mango tree because Mr Kent had gone on and on about how it was a special one of a kind tree and that people where always trying to get his mangoes. At that time I had no idea what a good mango was and abided by the rules, It wasn't until several years later that I figured it out. After finding out that the world has been tricked by the grocery store mangos.

The original Kent tree is actually on Poinciana Ave.

This reminds me of when I found out PRO wrestling was FAKE!!!  Ok, maybe not that devastating.  I wander what the old guy was talking with his "special" tree?

It might be helpful to list all of the varieties that you have in order to make sure you don't get suggestions for duplicates or very similar types. Also, consider that you might be able to top work  your least favorite trees once you figure out what your not impressed with. Although, now would be a good time to put them back in a pot and sell/ give them away and put new ones in. I have held off putting a few in the ground until I can get some good samples of the fruits to be sure I only plant what I really like and want to eat.

Seems it's always when I'm on shift.

Your post motivated me to find out what I am working with in my yard in south Merritt Island. I sent the sample to the University of FL soil testing lab. I though that it would be a bit more inclusive than it turned out to be but this was just the back yard, I might send the sample of the front yard to another lab if anyone has any recommendations. ( the back yard had lots of oak trees that are slowly coming down).

pH ) 5.8
A-E Buffer Value:
Mehlich-3 Extractable

Phosphorus (mg/Kg or ppm P) 71

Potassium (mg/Kg or ppm K) 42

Magnesium (mg/Kg or ppm Mg) 38

Calcium (mg/Kg or ppm Ca) 295


LIME AND FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS

Lime: 0.00 lbs per 1000 sq. ft
Nitrogen(N): 2.30 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
Phosphorous(P2O5): 0.00 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
Potassium(K2O): 0.70 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
Magnesium(Mg): 0.46 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

                                                                            mg/kg in the soil

                              Copper = 2.75               Level above which Cu phytotoxicity may occur = 2.0-3.0

                              Manganese = 1.26         Level below which there may be a crop response to applied Mn   3.0-5.0
                                 
                                Zinc = 4.88                 Level below which there may be a crop response to applied Zn     .5-1.0


                                                             

Another thread on this?  This has been beatej to death in many previous threads.   Please use the forum's search feature...

I actually did do a couple of searches but didn't see what I was specifically looking for. Didn't mean to be inconsiderate by any means. I also considered the age of "old" threads and the relevance considering all of the new verities. Also trying to clear my schedule to attend a Brevard Rare fruit counsel meeting.

More specifically who has fruiting trees and is willing to share/sell some of the new stuff in the area. I plan to make the trip south for the season but would really like to find some to try closer. Also to see what does well taste wise in my area. I have several new varieties that will not be ready to fruit for a while but will be willing to return any favors.

Should I do the ones in pots and the ones just planted as well? I was wandering if that would slow down the root growth?