3 for me, if available.

I've heard of defoliating to induce figs to ripen.

I've always heard about true cinnamon, never had that it that I am aware of.

So, is true cinnamon better tasting than Cassia, or just different?

If it is better, why is 90%+ of the market Cassia?

I just read an interesting suggestion of neem oil use, for the highly motivated.

Use neem oil at sunset, then hose it off at dawn.

While airborne may be a possible path to your trees, I would tanglefoot the trunks.  It only really works if you cut off all paths to the leaves.   Doesn't get rid of a current infestations tho.

I don't know about you, but I am scorching right now.  I really wouldn't go with neem oil, unless you go superdiluted, I think it is way too hot.

I'd hose them down, probably the most effective and environmentally safe method (and cheapest).  Then tanglefoot.

If you are super concerned about water deposits you could put a filter on the hose for temporary use.  Even a squirt bottle with bottled water would help,  with constant reapplication (don't know how many trees you have).  They don't like wet.

The friendly predators while a nice idea, won't rid you of anything.  They can reduce pest populations, but won't eliminate anything.

Mockingbird nests are a joy to walk under.

There are several threads that deal with the subject of what soil to use.  In short, I think you will find that miracle grow soil is not recommended due to poor drainage properties (usable, but more care is required), root rot can be a real issue for container plants.  Faster draining soils are preferred, like a citrus mix.

Mangos dont seem to be too fussy about what they are grown in.  Not sure about sapodillas.

Temperature and light go together, a cold room with tons of light is not good, as is the opposite.  Low light and low temperature is not ideal, but most tropicals can survive in that condition until better conditions prevail.

Baby steps with whatever you do, excessive love kills.

Good luck.

It has everything in it except the kitchen table.  Majors, Minors and Micros.  I've revived several plants using it. 

Gets my vote.

I'm not consistent enough with my foliar applications to see a difference.

I'm in Houston I just bought a box of Manilas, I could be presuaded to eat a couple.

Do you need a Manilas?

The best prevention against a thief is to not let him know that there is anything to steal; hide, disguise, and don't plant out in the open if you think you could be targeted.  I know this option is a little too little too late for many.  Future plantings should take this into consideration.

Other than that, please close this thread!

Too much political ramblings.

Quote from: Herman on May 31, 2013, 04:17:35 AM

This is kind of off topic, but in Taiwan, there are hot spring spas where they have a pond of guppies that eats the dead skin off your feet when you put them in.

Almost every massage parlor in Bangkok has same: Guppy foot massage. Feels REALLY bizarre.

Bali too.

Not to steal the thread.

Do Mameys need any filtered light, mine gets full afternoon sun and is looking a little sunburned?

Since you so-fla's seem to have the biggest collection of mangos-non-annonamous, you should have a mango summit and do a blind taste and put the best on a pedestal.  Color could certainly influence choice but it could be a decent marker.  I'd love to hear the results.  Obviously early v. late might be tough.
When is peak mid season,for so fla anyways?