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 Bifenthrin

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bifenthrin&crid=3TC4C5TD7Z9XJ&sprefix=bif%2Caps%2C128&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_5_3

This stuff works and so far is the only thing I have found that kills the Sri Lankan Weevil.
When you spray it the next day the weevils are gone
You have to reapply as the next cycle of weevils morph out in 4-6 weeks.
The problem is the weevils also infests oak trees and once they are in an
area it's impossible to get rid of them completely. Keep the young mangos
clean so they can get going. I never spray this stuff on fruit or flowering trees.
If the young mango trees have flowers I would wait until you pull the panicles
then hit them with this poison

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: seeds
« on: March 26, 2024, 08:55:42 PM »
fresh restinga seeds now available

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Thai Dwarf vs Siam Jumbo
« on: March 21, 2024, 09:41:38 PM »



The top fruit we have Thai dwarf from a mature tree that has been fruiting for over
8 years
The bottom fruit is from a one year old Siam Jumbo fruiting for the first time

No contest the Siam Jumbo wins easily. I can't wait for this tree to get bigger and
produce even bigger better juicier fruit.


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: New favorite mulberry
« on: March 19, 2024, 07:32:40 PM »
Here it is Frank's
I think I rooted it from a cutting in the Fall of 2022






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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: New favorite mulberry
« on: March 19, 2024, 03:33:39 PM »
So franks taste better than black pakistan?
In my opinion?
I don't love the Black Pakistan like some people.
I also don't love the White shatoot. They are both too sweet for me.
I eat a few and stop.
The Frank's is sweet also but reminds me of a different berry

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / New favorite mulberry
« on: March 18, 2024, 11:43:06 PM »



Here is a plate with mulberries from 10 trees with 9 different varieties.
This year the birds are letting me have my mulberries.
Two new ones this year include Siam Jumbo and Frank's Moms
The Siam Jumbo is the juiciest mulberry I have ever tried and very
good sweet flavor. Frank's Mom is a Mulberry I received from Frank
that he found at his Mom's house. It has large leaves like a Tice but it
is the best Mulberry I have ever tried. Nice juicy sweet berry. I have two
others in my yard that are suppose to be Tice and it blows them away.
The World's Best looks like the Thai Dwarf but the mulberry is a little
sweeter.   

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: seeds
« on: March 16, 2024, 02:44:45 PM »
add fresh sweet white loquat seeds $1ea
also have seeds from orange fleshed fruit $1ea
Do you still have na d'aï Sugar apple seeds ?!
Yes

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I am in Florida but most of my avocados are pushing new growth now and
flowers. Seems like all my trees droop in the Winter and push new growth
in the Spring. It's hard to tell in the picture but I think I see swollen buds
about to push on your tree.

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: seeds
« on: March 14, 2024, 09:18:03 PM »
add fresh sweet white loquat seeds $1ea
also have seeds from orange fleshed fruit $1ea

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: ISO Sugarlata Scions
« on: March 13, 2024, 09:51:54 PM »
pm sent

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Wtb white sapote
« on: March 13, 2024, 09:51:11 PM »
The supersweet reminds me of white icing. The skin is bitter
Youghan's I have only eaten a few a couple years ago and I need to
try some more.

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Pickering has a reputation of being a slow grower. That doesn't seem to be the
case with your tree. There are so many mangos I wonder what characteristic led
the person to pick Carrie? Hopefully you will have fruit this year and can determine
what type it is. Maybe a little nitrogen fertilizer after the fruit is harvested should
green it up. This is my Pickering





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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: Wtb white sapote
« on: March 12, 2024, 08:47:29 PM »
I have a Super Sweet and Youghan's Gold tree both loaded with small fruit this year.
I should have seeds in a couple months

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: seeds
« on: March 09, 2024, 02:23:24 PM »
fresh cherilata seeds available now! $2.00 ea

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You can start adding a thick layer of mulch and organics around the tree to promote
good nematodes which will help keep the bad nematodes in check. This past year I have been
adding a layer of peat, cricket frass, and coffee grounds around all my mulberries and
I have noticed a huge difference in their growth. Also looks like a banner year for fruit
production. 

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Re: seeds
« on: February 27, 2024, 04:11:57 PM »
My order received my seeds are now soaked in water I hope they germinate

good luck

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Help about scions
« on: February 24, 2024, 02:27:08 PM »
Probably not
If the scions are wrapped and placed in a sealed baggie 2-3 weeks.
If you have no other alternative than try it and when you cut the scion you
can tell if they are still green.
I would soak the scions when they arrive

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Not sure I would want to do that much work for an unproven seedling?
I have not tried to air layer a mango but have heard they don't do well long term
Probably something to do with not having a tap root?
If your seedling proves to be something special why wouldn't you
grow a seedling and graft a scion from your old seedling?
There are so many exceptional mangos available. Whenever you
buy a mango from the nurseries you buy a grafted tree not an
air layer. Anyway if you are determined to air layer your tree, Usually
Spring is the best time. If you air layer a branch it may cause your
seedling to flower

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Why cant i get mango seeds to germinate!?
« on: February 11, 2024, 11:31:16 AM »
I remove the husk from the seed and wrap in damp paper towel and
place in a baggie. When it germinates plant level with soil root down.
You may want to keep more toward 80F if possible

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GREAT!!!
How tall is the tree?
What did you do 2 years ago when we had back to back night freezes.

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pm sent no reply?

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: What Are The Tastiest Jabos, 2024?
« on: February 06, 2024, 08:23:38 PM »
I finally got an escarlate to fruit this year and it's interesting.
I heard they had thicker skin but my fruit had thin skin like the red.
I would describe it as a very sweet red.
As far as the best tasting one it's the same as picking the best mango.
Everyone has their own opinion. For me though it's hard to beat the
red. Thin skin, great flavor and if you eat them early they have a little balance
of sweet and sour and they fruit constantly. I have 4 large trees and there is
fruit on at least one tree almost all the time. My restinga also has a unique
flavor. I also have a M gauciqua that has had a few fruit on it. They tasted like a
lemon drop candy. I wish I could get a handful of fruit. The damn tree flowers
heavy in the Winter and they fruit don't set with the cool dry air. I also have a couple
M strigipes that flower the same time but I have only had a couple fruit.

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