1
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: willughbia elmerii
« on: November 16, 2025, 03:06:34 PM »
I would love to get cuttings of this cultivar if there are any available anywhere…
The Tropical Fruit Forum
Uniting Growers Worldwide!
News:
The Internet's Finest Tropical Fruit Discussion Forum!
"All discussion content within the forum reflects the views of the individual participants and does not necessarily represent the views held by the Tropical Fruit Forum as an organization."
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
2
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Top dressing soil in humid zone
« on: November 16, 2025, 02:43:42 PM »
Hi, I’m in Central FL and have a problem doing the top dressing fertilization method, as the organic matter seems to always gather mold, which proves detrimental to sensitive plants. Does anyone else deal with this and what is the fix? Many thanks!
3
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: willughbia elmerii
« on: November 12, 2025, 12:56:36 PM »The permit must be in accordance with that permitted by the buyer's country, of course each country has different policies.
Well if the USA allows under 10 seeds I will be very interested
4
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: willughbia elmerii
« on: November 11, 2025, 07:27:03 AM »
The website indicated that only quantities of over 10 seeds require permit. Is that untrue?
5
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: willughbia elmerii
« on: November 10, 2025, 02:06:02 PM »
I would be interested too
6
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Cold protection - C9 lights and frost cloth
« on: November 10, 2025, 10:49:25 AM »
Hi all,
In preparations for tonight’s uncharacteristic cold snap does anyone know if C9 lights placed on top of frost covers will burn the fabric? I am wondering because it will be easier to cover a large bunch of small trees and seedlings this way rather than weaving the lights all around every single tree…
In preparations for tonight’s uncharacteristic cold snap does anyone know if C9 lights placed on top of frost covers will burn the fabric? I am wondering because it will be easier to cover a large bunch of small trees and seedlings this way rather than weaving the lights all around every single tree…
7
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Taste testing some rare passion fruits
« on: November 08, 2025, 09:50:05 AM »I didn't know they eat passion fruits. I better use my stainless-steel fruit bag on the Qinmi9.
[/quote]
That possum must be related to ours, which steals and eats all our avocados. Metal fruit bags won't work-- I created a wire cage to put around all the FEW avocados we had on the tree, and this mofo pulled off the entire contraption with the avocado inside, dragged it to the side of the house in the bushes, and managed to open it up and take ONE measly bite out of it because it wasnt ripe, and then left it to rot!
8
Citrus General Discussion / Ponderosa lemon question
« on: November 07, 2025, 07:14:17 AM »
My ponderosa lemon bush has lemons this year that are huge and finally turning yellow? I know that there isn't much juice in these fruits, but is there a way to tell when they are ready to be picked? In general I have a hard time knowing when to pick citrus, as I think my other citrus trees probably have HLB and never achieved their correct color (stayed green) 
9
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Standard and Exotic Pineapple Pups / Slips / Sucker for Sale
« on: November 03, 2025, 05:32:27 AM »
Did you get my emails? Not sure what happened…
10
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Grafting. Stoopid question ;)
« on: October 30, 2025, 12:12:05 PM »
Just to confirm, if you want to get fruit quicker, it’s the SCION being grafted onto the rootstock that has to be from a mature, fruiting-age tree, correct? That it is not the age of the rootstock that matters for faster fruiting time, right?
Oh wait…
If you graft a young branch of a new cultivar onto an established tree, then fruit will come quickly as if it were an extension of the same trees. OK now I’m confused.
OH I JUST REALIZED
If the rootstock is a rooted cutting of a mature tree then the scion will fruit faster. However, young rootstock will not yield fruit quickly even if the scion is mature…
RIGHT???
Oh wait…
If you graft a young branch of a new cultivar onto an established tree, then fruit will come quickly as if it were an extension of the same trees. OK now I’m confused.
OH I JUST REALIZED
If the rootstock is a rooted cutting of a mature tree then the scion will fruit faster. However, young rootstock will not yield fruit quickly even if the scion is mature…
RIGHT???
11
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / WTB Oro Negro avo cuttings
« on: October 29, 2025, 10:24:20 AM »
Please let me know if anyone has any available! Thanks!!
12
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Bael fruit
« on: October 29, 2025, 10:22:13 AM »
Thanks! I did thru Etsy and will be getting cuttings! Thanks for the idea!!
13
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: The right type of sand
« on: October 27, 2025, 09:19:36 AM »
I was going to buy a bag of Paver Base sand, but there's a fun warning label:
"Hazard Statement: May cause cancer (inhalation), Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation).
...
WARNING: This product can expose you to crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov."
Maybe Floridians are immune LOL
"Hazard Statement: May cause cancer (inhalation), Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (inhalation).
...
WARNING: This product can expose you to crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov."
Maybe Floridians are immune LOL
14
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Passion Fruit -Taste Comparision/Tasting
« on: October 27, 2025, 09:14:59 AM »akimbo, you should have bought the Professor's Big Red passion fruit cuttings, the fruit is large and much better flavor (sweet and a little tart).
Oh man, I guess I'll have to suffer through my current batch for now LOL
Are the ones I have listed not so good? I haven't had any fruit yet as I just started growing them this past year
15
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Standard and Exotic Pineapple Pups / Slips / Sucker for Sale
« on: October 27, 2025, 09:10:54 AM »
Hilo White please PM me!
16
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Bael fruit
« on: October 27, 2025, 09:09:25 AM »
Oh I think I've bought from him before (I think through Etsy), but it doesnt look like he has any bael fruit items available now.
17
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Nutmeg seeds or seedlings
« on: October 26, 2025, 07:01:54 PM »
I recently saw selaseeds.com had some available
18
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Bael fruit
« on: October 26, 2025, 07:00:39 PM »
OMG Yes that would be awesome! Please PM me!
19
Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Bael fruit
« on: October 26, 2025, 03:30:47 PM »
WTB scions or seedling. Already tried too many times to grow from seed without luck!
20
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: The right type of sand
« on: October 25, 2025, 11:56:24 AM »
Also, if you use sand for seedling medium, do you reuse it immediately after repotting or do you have a sanitization protocol?
21
Tropical Fruit Discussion / The right type of sand
« on: October 25, 2025, 11:53:32 AM »
What sand do you use for growing seedlings?
What sand do you use for adding to soil for drainage?
Is this a bad sand to use? I really like the bulk and all-purpose factor: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-50-lb-All-Purpose-Sand-115251/100318450
Sigh, I’m just looking to make life a LITTLE bit easier LOL
What sand do you use for adding to soil for drainage?
Is this a bad sand to use? I really like the bulk and all-purpose factor: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-50-lb-All-Purpose-Sand-115251/100318450
Sigh, I’m just looking to make life a LITTLE bit easier LOL
22
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Passion Fruit -Taste Comparision/Tasting
« on: October 25, 2025, 11:31:20 AM »
I am growing Frederick, some red variety, Kavery, organensis, and Guanacaste Giant
23
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Muntingia calabura with flies
« on: October 25, 2025, 11:27:43 AM »
Have you tried to use fruit protection bags?
24
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Growing Passion Fruit seeds and other fruit trees (guava, surinam, Corg, Grapes)
« on: October 25, 2025, 11:27:04 AM »Something that I have found to be critical when growing very young and small seedlings is to use mostly sand, around 75-80% or so (or 60% with 20% perlite). This is also the same medium I've been using for everything since this spring, and my losses have gone down so much it's ridiculous. For pots, I have been using red solo cups due to their cost and pretty good dimensions. To germinate things I use moist vermiculite and it works well, I've also used moist sand
Where do you get your sand? If I go to Lowe’s they only have playground sand. On amazon, the little bags of sand aren’t enough for all the things I grow. I would love to know your source!!
25
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Annona frustrations, looking for advice
« on: October 25, 2025, 11:23:20 AM »
I just wanted to say that growing annonas in Canada (even in a greenhouse) is pretty awesome!