November Harvest, 2012 :=)

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Howdy Folks,

Here's a few pics of the harvest and some trees


Jackfruit growing tall and proud 1 year down...4 years to go


Crunchy White fleshed Guava...Yikes, my foot sneaked in That's how I roll in the orchard always work barefooted, except in winter


Glenn Mango flushing with the abundance of rain.


Giant Ice cream bean-Inga edulis.


Fairchild's nº2 Canistel seedling.


Newly planted Jackfruit.


Natal plum...planted a few to create a protective edible hedge.


Row of nanners(2 big and one small) with sweet potato as a ground cover.


 


 My first home grown pineapple was truly amazing and very sweet. When i cut into this badboy, the aroma was pure heaven and i luved it I thought it would come out on the sour side...it came out pretty darn excellent My Grandfather had some pineapple plants back in the day, and from what i heard from my Mom and relatives, is that my Grandfather wanted to produce a few pineapples...he's dream was cut short...the workers remove the plants without he's consent and never got the chance to see them produce So, I planted a few pineapples to make my Grandfather's dream come true...after about two years, i finally produce a pineapple I'm sure he's happy to finally see a pineapple flower and fruit on he's land


Tree ripened persimmon


Not ready yet

Now, the best part of the thread...The Harvest




Passions(eduil x flavicarpa(2) and flavicarpa). Tamaillos(they were quite small, not a good strain), Persimmons, Monstera deliciosa, Pineapple and them Tommies


Tommy ready for degustation


Load of Guavas...the aroma from them in the kitchen...was truly awesome

Hope everyone likes them pics

Thanks

[happyisland]

Awesome pics! What jackfruit varieties are you growing?

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Awesome pics! What jackfruit varieties are you growing?

Hi Dave,
Thanks  Don't remember much about this Jackfruit...It's a firm/Crunchy Jackfruit variety from South Florida.

[nullzero]

Steven,

Great pictures, the orchard is really coming together. In another 5 years its going to look amazing!

[Ethan]

Wow Steven, what a great post, trees and fruits look amazing!  The smell of a fully ripe pineapple is amazing, glad you are able to honor your grandfather too.  With the guavas and the pina, you house must smell like heaven.

congrats,
-Ethan

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Hi Stephen,
Thanks With time and effort spend in the orchard, it's always great to get some fruits for our labour Oh boy, 5 years time God willing, I will plant more fruit trees till the orchard is bursting by the seams

Hi Ethan,
Thanks The aroma from both in the house was truly awesome. It's a pitty the pineapple didn't ripen around Christmas. Over here, it's tradition to have a pineapple on Christmas day. I am sure my Grandpa was samba'n when i harvested the pineapple

Happy you guys...enjoyed them pics  

[Mike T]

Great pix Steven.Jacks are strange with their juvenile period and some seedling turn into prodigies.I have one that is less than 5 with its second major crop.Your Grandpa will be going the rumba around the garden when all the trees get their act together.

[anaxel]

Beautiful photo and beautiful fruit which gives urge to eat.

[FlyingFoxFruits]

wonderful pics!!!

do your guavas have worms??

also I think I notice your inga has a white coloration to the leaf,  mine has this as well...and I've never seen an inga seedling do this?

I wonder why it's white?  mine and yours looks like it will grow out of it.

your soil looks amazing!!

can't wait to see an update in a few years!

thanks Steven!!!

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Hi Mike,
Thanks What i noticed is that this Jackfruit growing in a soil with charcoal/ash and of course the native soil...the growth was very vigorous compared with the other Jackfruit trees growing in native soil. I will give them all what they need to prosper and produce early. Hopefully they will kick ass over here WOW That's amazing, your Jackfruit tree sure ain't play'n around 
If all them tree get their act togather...I reckon he will be over the galaxy

Olá Anaxel,
Thank you

Hi Adam,
Thanks After hanging those bottles with the aged vinegar, the population of fruit flies was significantly reduced. Out of a bunch of fruits i ate...only found two with worms. But, those fruits that fall and ripen on the ground...got attacked by small beetles and fruit flies. Next year, i will pick up all the guavas that fall on the floor and give them to a neighbours pig.
Wow you also have the same issue with the Inga...my seedlings start off like this, then they gradually enter the green leaf stage. I truly don't know why they start out white Luckly, our seedlings will grow out of it. 
The soil is great, though, it's a pain in the back when the rainy season start and the soil get's quite heavy. On the plus side...you don't need to go to the gym

Happy you guys enjoyed them pics

[Tropicalgrower89]

Nice harvest! 

[Jackfruitwhisperer69]

Nice harvest! 

Hi Alexi,

Muchas gracias, Amigo