Mission accomplished.
Lara's
I actually was there at 8:45 but decided to hit Mickey D's then turned around and came back. It was no mistake. I arrived around 5 min after 9 and found that the gate was opened. That was the first good sign. The place is well laid out and clean. What I found was there were several cultivars of the objective: Caimito. There was Morado (Not sure if this is the Lara selected cultivar), CORRANGO and Burgess. I snatched up 2 Morado's, 2 Burgess, and a Corrango. I had to. The prices were too good. Much like when I visit a Natural farm where i always pick up some Miracle fruit trees anytime I am in South Miami I will be buying Caimitos. I have also been on a Canistel kick lately. I knew I wanted a trompo but I made the mistake all addicts make: I exposed myself to my triggers by watching videos. Lara had the product. I got a trompo, ORO ,ARUE and a Ross. The only regret I had was only buying 1 ross sapote instead of 2. I was looking for a red custard apple mistakenly bought a red sugar apple. Well, that is another excuse to take another trip. Overall the staff who consisted of one guy who was very polite an knowledgeable was good. Prices can't be beat. I wont list them but for the size and quality and HEALTH. They cant be beat. Unfortunately I was not able to get the Campbell white sapote nor a supersweet. All he had was Redland.
Trees N' More
I arrived there around 1:30pm. What can I say. The forum spoke and the Forum was right. Mike, is cool as ice and he is a plant guy. Not a salesman, not a huckster. He was great. I got a red skinned finger lime. He knew EVERYTHING about them. His prices were phenomenal!!! If I had more space in my car I would have bought 5 more plants from him because his selection was great. Just about everything. I was looking for. He's an hour closer than Excalibur and it's just a "BETTER" experience overall. His property is clean and he has got the goods. All his trees looked super healthy.
Topic: South Miami Road trip: Mission Caimito!! (Read 1924 times)