Author Topic: Bender's Tropical Grove (Read 174741 times)

Tropicaliste · « **Reply #450 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:29:38 AM »

Pepper plant is fairly easy to grow in a pot. I grew one to fruition here in Maryland in 2 year frame. I would recommend a medium size pot at least, and give it a trellis, but it doesn't mind rewrapping. I've seen farms of black pepper where they grow up vertical poles, no other structures. They can take lower temperatures, but not for long. I agree they're extremely decorative... gives that tropical feel the way the leaves glisten and dark green.

gunnar429 · « **Reply #451 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:36:56 AM »

Quote from: bsbullie on February 19, 2015, 07:46:05 AM

Quote from: zands on February 19, 2015, 07:20:47 AM
Quote from: gunnar429 on February 19, 2015, 07:05:31 AM

Yup, everything I have read says shade....they are a vine though so make sure you give it enough room/keep it in check.

http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/ what plantogram says about growing black pepper vines. Looks like container growing for me due to it liking acid soil plus being too cold sensitive

Black pepper is not as vigorous as say passionfruit. It can be grown on a fence, large trellis or on a chupah type structure which would be very decorative as well as functional.

Had to google chupah...That's my newly acquired knowledge for the day!

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #452 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:30:13 PM »

This weekends fruit availibility:
Sapodilla: numerous varieties
Mamey: Magana, Pace
Caimito: Purple
Starfruit

New Arrivals:
Rollinia (seedling)
Ilama (seedling) large pink fruit
Fernandez custard apple(grafted)
SanPablo(grafted)
Fairchild #2 canistel (grafted)
Green and Purple caimito (grafted)
All are in 3 gallon pots $35 each first come basis!

bsbullie · « **Reply #453 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:36:12 PM »

That Ilama seedling will take a while to fruit.

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #454 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:45:33 PM »

Quote from: bsbullie on February 20, 2015, 03:36:12 PM

That Ilama seedling will take a while to fruit.

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #455 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:47:06 PM »

True but there are some people with patience. Lots of calls for them.

bsbullie · « **Reply #456 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:23:10 PM »

Quote from: BENDERSGROVE on February 20, 2015, 03:47:06 PM

True but there are some people with patience. Lots of calls for them.

Some may not know its not like most other annonas that fruit much quicker from seed.

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #457 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:42:20 PM »

I let them know.

cbss_daviefl · « **Reply #458 on:** February 20, 2015, 07:34:50 PM »

Pace mamey!!!! See you bright and early!

This may not be normal but I have a seedling ilama planted in the ground on 6/22/13 that put out two flowers July of 2014. I got the seeds from Luc in October 2012.

Cookie Monster · « **Reply #459 on:** February 21, 2015, 12:41:27 AM »

u lucky frog. u should post a picture of that baby.

Quote from: cbss_daviefl on February 20, 2015, 07:34:50 PM

Pace mamey!!!! See you bright and early!

This may not be normal but I have a seedling ilama planted in the ground on 6/22/13 that put out two flowers July of 2014. I got the seeds from Luc in October 2012.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #460 on:** February 21, 2015, 01:09:32 AM »

same here...I got an illama seedling, it took about 3yrs to flower...but no fruit set...the tree is about 7ft tall in a 15 gal pot.

Quote from: Cookie Monster on February 21, 2015, 12:41:27 AM

u lucky frog. u should post a picture of that baby.

Quote from: cbss_daviefl on February 20, 2015, 07:34:50 PM
Pace mamey!!!! See you bright and early!

This may not be normal but I have a seedling ilama planted in the ground on 6/22/13 that put out two flowers July of 2014. I got the seeds from Luc in October 2012.

cbss_daviefl · « **Reply #461 on:** February 21, 2015, 09:18:06 AM »

Here are the pics as requested. Tree is about 6 ft tall.

edzone9 · « **Reply #462 on:** February 22, 2015, 09:45:05 AM »

Hello Gang;

I was able to find a Nishikawa At Benders , I had a friend pick it up for me , Its a unique looking avocado tree , the leaves looks like if they had a wax coating on them.. I very happy with my 1 Gal Nishikawa , Cant wait to see it grow ..

Ed

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #463 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:02:38 AM »

Glad you like it! Good luck with it!!!

edzone9 · « **Reply #464 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:33:14 AM »

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your help !, Mike I will be spending this up-coming weekend in Miami with the Family, I'm going to stop by and pick-up something

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Take care & be well
Ed

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #465 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:39:55 AM »

Sounds good. We will be open Fulltime begining March 1st. This week be here We'd, Sat and Sunday 10-5. Or call me.

edzone9 · « **Reply #466 on:** February 22, 2015, 12:07:00 PM »

Thanks I Will !
Ed

Cookie Monster · « **Reply #467 on:** February 22, 2015, 01:16:30 PM »

Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.

Quote from: cbss_daviefl on February 21, 2015, 09:18:06 AM

Here are the pics as requested. Tree is about 6 ft tall.

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #468 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:22:56 AM »

This weekend fruit selection for Feb28th-Mar 1st:
Sapodilla numerous varieties
Caimito Purple
Mamey Magana
Starfruit
We now carry Citrus trees: Meyer Lemon, Key Lime, Calamondin, Valencia Orange, Ruby Red Grapefruit! all in 3 gallon sizes
Fresh selection of Florida "low chill"Peach trees

Don't forget beginning this weekend we are now open Wednesday through Sunday 10-5

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #469 on:** February 28, 2015, 11:52:13 AM »

not sure if they're averse to high pH...the trees in the redlands always look healthy...and I don't think they drench them with chelated Fe.

Quote from: Cookie Monster on February 22, 2015, 01:16:30 PM

Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.

Quote from: cbss_daviefl on February 21, 2015, 09:18:06 AM
Here are the pics as requested. Tree is about 6 ft tall.

cbss_daviefl · « **Reply #470 on:** February 28, 2015, 03:48:16 PM »

Fruit table is looking good!

stormin · « **Reply #471 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:58:20 PM »

Quote from: cbss_daviefl on February 28, 2015, 03:48:16 PM

Fruit table is looking good!

Looks pretty good. If he was near me I would buy a couple of honey.
Mike, I wish you luck on your business. I saw the video John Kholer did at your place.

BENDERSGROVE · « **Reply #472 on:** February 28, 2015, 08:08:08 PM »

Quote from: stormin on February 28, 2015, 06:58:20 PM

Quote from: cbss_daviefl on February 28, 2015, 03:48:16 PM
Fruit table is looking good!

Looks pretty good. If he was near me I would buy a couple of honey.
Mike, I wish you luck on your business. I saw the video John Kholer did at your place.

Thank you!!

Cookie Monster · « **Reply #473 on:** March 01, 2015, 09:07:10 PM »

Interesting. It's been a few years, but the ones at the fruit and spice park always looked really rough.

Quote from: ASaffron on February 28, 2015, 11:52:13 AM

not sure if they're averse to high pH...the trees in the redlands always look healthy...and I don't think they drench them with chelated Fe.

Quote from: Cookie Monster on February 22, 2015, 01:16:30 PM
Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.

FlyingFoxFruits · « **Reply #474 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:08:46 PM »

Ya, I think the rain has something to do with it...

Maybe you saw them during a drought?

I remember the posh te looked like hell during a drought, but as of lately with all the rain it looks great...maybe the same for the illama? Or they drench them?

Quote from: Cookie Monster on March 01, 2015, 09:07:10 PM

Interesting. It's been a few years, but the ones at the fruit and spice park always looked really rough.

Quote from: ASaffron on February 28, 2015, 11:52:13 AM
not sure if they're averse to high pH...the trees in the redlands always look healthy...and I don't think they drench them with chelated Fe.

Quote from: Cookie Monster on February 22, 2015, 01:16:30 PM
Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.

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