The Tropical Fruit Forum

I've been eyeing banana crunch on the lara farms website. Cannot find very much info on it.  Anyone know anything about that variety?

According to one of his vids its a hybrid from fairchild gardens

Florida-grown.  Our citrus industry needs this shot in the arm.  Let's save agriculture from subdivisions!

Florida citrus is a disaster because of our cultural practices, mainly chemical farming.. nothing to do with subdivisions. if anything the growth in subdivisions has increased farmer's land values giving them access to additional equity and cash through refinancing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB9Cmv1xDVg

The destruction caused by industrial agriculture's insatiable appetite for beef production is nothing short of catastrophic. While the support of wealthy benefactors can certainly make a positive impact, it is not a sustainable solution to the challenges posed. I don't think anyone really has a problem with this type of conservation effort, it's just a bit like trying to fight a forest fire with a garden hose.

Nearly 60% of the world's agricultural land is used for beef production, yet beef accounts for less than 2% of the calories that are consumed throughout the world. So the point remains, what's the point of creating vast numbers of seeds through research projects if we have no where to plant them.

I think 50% perlite is way too much perlite. Should be more like 5-10% imo. My miracle berries never did good in pots until I put them in some shade and gave them constant moisture.

Hey all,
Here's what I want to buy or trade this coming year.
Of course it's the worst time to send stuff, but this is for the future year:
Mango
-sweet tart
-lemon zest
-ppk
-sugarloaf
Any variety of lychee I don't have (Mauritius, sweet tart, hak ip)
lemon drop rootstock
jaboticaba rootstock
butterscotch sapodilla

That's all I can think of, but I'll update this throughout the year.
I'm open to trading or buying. Also, I may just snatch them up in FL when I'm there hopefully next summer cause shipping is annoying sometimes.

Hi Jabo,

I have lemondrop and jaboticaba(sabra) root stocks, both are about 18 months old. I could snap some pictures if you want, probably have more than you need, but let me now a quantity you're looking for.

bump, anyone got this to fruit in US?

I bought a bunch of rare plants for a very good price. Highly recommend you make the trip, bonus you get to see a very impressive collection. Thanks again Mike

There are typically two crops per year in s fl. Spring and then fall. I like the spring fruits better, but fall isn't bad. You may have to wait a couple months for people in s fl to have fruit ready.

They seem to have a slow death after winter. I guess it's the cold that gets them

This same exact things happens whenever I attempt champadek....

Where did you cop the seed? Is E4-pointy or round?

Seeds are from farewell, looks round from pic. I sold the one listed, if you want another PM me, I can part w/ one more if you need.

https://www.farwellfruitfarm.com/products/pouteria-caimito-abiu-e4?variant=41734582829210

I am selling 1 E4 Abiu Seedling that is approximately 6 months old. Price: $65 shipping included

@ achetadomestica: it is impressive how you built up your soil. My soil is also white sand; I have mulch on top of it and have not seen much improvement yet after 10 months.
I’ve invested in the tools and materials to make compost tea. Now I am not sure anymore. lol

10 months isn't too long. Is it bone dry? That will slow things. How much mulch are you adding, I would say you need 2-3 feet of mulch and 2 years to see good results, as long as things stay moist.

Of course, mulch is just one way to add carbon to the soil, the living root and it's exudates is the superior way to add carbon to soil.

I've heard this fruits in 2-3 years under ideal conditions. I have some E4 seedlings, let me know if interested.