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Students of the mono versus poly debate will enjoy this paper

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262745393_Identification_of_zygotic_and_nucellar_seedlings_In_polyembryonic_mango_cultivars] [url]https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262745393_Identification_of_zygotic_and_nucellar_seedlings_In_polyembryonic_mango_cultivars[/url]

Yeah Mark is great. You might recognize him or Liz in the video below   He actually bought me that Jabo 7 or 8 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlzGzBjFXuY

~12:00 in 2nd video.

Thanks. I'm glad i got it recorded in its entirety at least once. With regard the the HOA, we have one. And officially I'm probably violating something about landscaping. But like county regulations, its almost entirely enforced by complaint. So if there's a Karen running around making notes on everything, you're screwed. If your neighbors are cool, you're fine. How do you figure that out ahead of time? Maybe don't buy where all the landscaping and house colors are meticulously maintained? But you don't need to avoid HOAs entirely.

I have an HOA story actually. A few months ago, someone got notified about a free standing basketball hoop in the street. A different neighbor then organized writing and signing a letter to the HOA from our entire street telling them that we all were happy with it being there and suggesting moving to the sidewalk instead of entirely removing it. Then the complainant piped up and the HOA kicked it back to all of us to resolve amongst ourselves. So even with complaints its sometimes possible to resolve things amicably. Anyway, the only letter I've ever gotten was for leaving a stinking pile of mulch in my driveway for too long. Not for planting fruit trees. Neighbors love the fruit trees.

Quote from: shaneatwell on May 02, 2021, 03:57:46 PM

The loquats in the metal bowl were big Jim. What did you have in the ziplock Simon?

Shane, I had Big Jim’s in there also. I’ve been feeding with some 3-12-12, gypsum and I try not to overwater so that’s why they’re smaller but maybe a tad bit sweeter than without the fertilizers.

Simon

That’s interesting. Now I wish I paid more attention to the taste.

I met a couple other people from my neighborhood, la costs canyon, was that 7seas and mangomission? I know bonsaibeast is just around the corner and passionbob 3 doors down. We have enough for our own local chapter!

Best gathering so far brad! Amazing to be able to taste so many varieties at the same time. Loved the spontaneous plant exchange at the end too!

What time Brad? I'll bring some Big Jim Loquats and mulberries, all i have ripe right now. Gin berry by request Plus some pakistan seedlings and maybe imbe.

Nice Ben! Not what mine look like either in size or color.

On the self pollination, I got 50% take. 5 out of 10. Will pay attention to time of day for the next batch.

How long did these take for you guys to flower, mine is in its second year and has filled out its trellis, but no flowers yet.

5 years for mine. But i don't know if that was necessary. It flowered as soon as it found my yangmei and grew up through it and dropped down the other side. Just on the face of the fence wasn't working i'm guessing.

Well not yet. But yes we’re excited!

Wanted to mark that it’s flowering again. This year I’m manually self pollinating it. Done 7 so far. Couple a day.

Ok. Related question. My daughter is considering university of Miami. They’re not doing official tours so we’re looking for someone to show us the campus weekend after next. Anyone have a kid there willing?

I called Patrick. The one I have is a seedling of the so called thick leaf.