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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: San Pablo Custard Apple Tasting Notes
« on: March 20, 2025, 06:08:20 PM »I'm adding this to my grow list- fruit ripens when not much is available, and is in high demand.
Exactly. Nothing else ripening now (except for maybe makok sapodilla).
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: San Pablo Custard Apple Tasting Notes
« on: March 20, 2025, 06:06:45 PM »
Iam not worried at all about eating annona reticulata because of the low concentration of annonacin in the fruit. Soursop and pawpaw have the higher concentration also there are articles that say everything these articles will make you think youre going to die from oxalates after eating a starfruit. No! Fruits and veggies are the healthiest foods and they all have plant toxins . I have a pretty big San pablo tree- about 5 years old and its only producing 6 fruit so its really no concern.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: San Pablo Custard Apple Tasting Notes
« on: March 20, 2025, 09:43:48 AM »
I think it’s clear from the picture that the one coconut cream tried is not fully ripe the greenish near the skin and the grainy texture . This is the problem with buying fruit, we all know it. When you see the picture of mine when it’s ready you’ll see the difference
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: San Pablo Custard Apple Tasting Notes
« on: March 20, 2025, 09:17:13 AM »
As with all tropical fruit, theres a big difference between buying one online and picking it tree ripened. I have a san pablo tree with 6 fruits on it. Im checking each day to see when they soften on the tree. I’ll post pictures of mine once its ready. Its better than you described, ive had it before purchased from a local farm. Yes there is a lot of seeds but they are easy to take out
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Need help about mamey
« on: March 16, 2025, 05:48:17 PM »
Maybe this post could help. I don't know much about mamey varieties.
https://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=57956.msg548792#msg548792
https://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=57956.msg548792#msg548792
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Eugenia Sect Racemosae that smells like cannabis
« on: March 16, 2025, 12:47:57 AM »
Definitely be careful . John Kohler’s house was searched for growing things (not illegal) in his house and neighbors complained.
https://youtu.be/_0bsPkDanHk?si=eKeK6OAdqxpNlBGK
https://youtu.be/_0bsPkDanHk?si=eKeK6OAdqxpNlBGK
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Anyone have experience with Lara farms mamey tree pre orders?
« on: March 15, 2025, 07:00:00 PM »
I have never had a tree from lara farms die but i plant them in the ground right away. The graft will fuse out of the pot. I think it’s very hard to keep things alive and thriving in a pot so planting in the ground works best for me. Yes it would be nice to get them in the stage where they are more likely to survive. I still think keeping them in a container for a long time is a risk as well
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 15, 2025, 06:49:48 PM »Woah, $66, after shipping, for 2.5lbs?! Sorry for sounding cheap, but after that last batch, it's a little too much. I'll wait for your full review on the fruit and save the dough for the tree if it's worthwhile.Thats where i got mine, but then it became unavailable. Sir graftalot go there right away and order now so you can taste this variety yourself
Ok no problem. So far i will say, classic brown sugar taste, minimal grit, i would recommend. The fruit are very small compared to other varieties
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 14, 2025, 11:57:56 PM »
Thats where i got mine, but then it became unavailable. Sir graftalot go there right away and order now so you can taste this variety yourself
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Candy Corn Mango (and Watermelon Splash Mango)
« on: March 14, 2025, 11:56:06 PM »
Wow i barely got any fruit this year and i have big trees 
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 14, 2025, 11:23:47 PM »
Thats a hass grocery avo for comparison
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 14, 2025, 11:22:57 PM »
Heres the size so you can get an idea. I had one and it was good but ill post a full review soon once i try another
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 14, 2025, 11:01:57 AM »
I actually just ordered some makok fruit and it arrived yesterday. Once its ready to eat i will let you know. The fruit is a lot smaller than other sapodillas
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Anyone have experience with Lara farms mamey tree pre orders?
« on: March 13, 2025, 10:29:57 PM »I ordered a Jamaica in January of 2024 and just got the call yesterday that it's ready to pick up.
Did you do anything special to arrange pickup? They didn't have an option for that when purchasing but I wrote a note. I live very close to Lara Farms so it's not worth taking the risk of shipping when my tree is ready.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 13, 2025, 10:28:42 PM »
There's a buy/sell section of this forum. Try posting there, maybe someone will reply. I don't have Silas Woods and have never tasted it. I've read the taste is more sweet and less complex and that the tree is very productive and produces small fruit.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla
« on: March 13, 2025, 09:58:50 PM »
Order from one of the online sellers mentioned above. Sapodilla is so good. It's not a fringe fruit that only a few like.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla Variety Box Tasting Notes
« on: March 12, 2025, 09:56:59 AM »while customers drove three hours to buy Butterscotch trees for the sexy name and the promise of up to five fruits per year.
LOL
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla Variety Box Tasting Notes
« on: March 12, 2025, 09:16:02 AM »
Omg thank you! The review we have been waiting for!
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: The size of Lemons
« on: March 11, 2025, 10:26:32 PM »
Wow I'm jealous! Beautiful!
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What is your favorite sapodilla? Makok vs Alano vs butterscotch
« on: March 10, 2025, 06:34:07 PM »
Coconut Cream did a detailed review of many sapodillas. Lara Farms now sells variety boxes of sapodilla so you can decide what to plant.
https://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=57736.0
https://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=57736.0
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Favorite fruit tree nursery in Florida?
« on: March 10, 2025, 06:31:26 PM »
I really like Lara Farms.
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla Variety Box Tasting Notes
« on: March 05, 2025, 12:26:48 PM »
Just learning about tropical fruits and varieties. John you should start your own channel if you don't like Paul so we can have more content to watch 
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: How much do I need
« on: March 05, 2025, 11:25:38 AM »
I can't keep trees alive for a long time in pots. Need to read up more on how to do that
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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Sapodilla Variety Box Tasting Notes
« on: March 05, 2025, 11:23:55 AM »
He does pronounce some of the names wrong but what's important is the message.
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