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Temperate Fruit Discussion / Is this an ok price for Little Miss Figgy?
« on: September 13, 2025, 04:42:58 PM »
Local home Depot in Fresno, CA has 5-gallon potted for $32. Plant is about 2.5 - 3 feet tall with several branches.

Thanks.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Is there any hope of rescuing this overwatered guava?
« on: August 02, 2025, 10:54:15 AM »
I'm thinking to take it out, trim the roots and branches. Put in smaller pot.
Or is it beyond saving?
Thanks,



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Temperate Fruit Discussion / Is it time to cut down my apple tree?
« on: July 26, 2025, 06:49:38 PM »
I've lost a pear tree due to this infestation.  Now it's the apple tree, almost all of the leaves have these bugs .

Thanks,


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Please help ID this plant.
« on: July 07, 2025, 11:05:24 AM »
I was gifted this little guy, very slow growing. I forgot what the name is. Thanks.


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Citrus General Discussion / My citrus has lots of new leaves, can I repot now?
« on: March 10, 2025, 07:09:10 PM »
Hi,
My Pakistani sweet lime has lots of new leaves at the moment, is it ok to repot it? It's been in the same pot for 3+ years.
Thanks,


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Unripe atemoyas split while on the tree,
« on: November 28, 2024, 11:32:33 AM »
Will they ripen indoor?
Must be the rain that caused the split.
Thanks,




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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Question about paw paw seeds.
« on: October 12, 2024, 11:07:37 PM »
Hi,
I just ate a couple of delicious paw paws in Massachusetts.How long can I store the seeds before they become non viable?
Since paw paw is not a commercial fruit in California, can I bring the seeds back without declaring them?

Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Soursop seedlings FS.
« on: August 06, 2024, 11:09:17 AM »
I have several seedlings that are about a foot tall, came from a huge fruit in Hawaii. I ate about 1/4 of the fruit, and used the rest to make smoothie for the kids.
Asking $35 each, can deliver to Socal or Norcal depending on my travel schedule.
Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / What's the scientific name for these fruits?
« on: July 17, 2024, 12:07:06 AM »
I was told they're related to the  wax jambu. The seeds look the same.
Thanks,


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / What are these nasty things on my leaves?
« on: May 15, 2024, 11:12:20 AM »
In ground Asian pear heavily infested, so I cut down down that not-very-productive tree.
In ground  Fuji apple tree, very productive, so I want to save it. Probably 20% of the leaves have these. I've been blasting them away with the garden hose. Is that the best way to get rid of them? I also notice lots of ants crawling around.
Thanks,




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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Some intersting fruits from Viet Nam
« on: April 01, 2024, 03:11:57 PM »
Height of tree: about 15 feet
Size of fruits: similar to an average grapefuit
Skin is sandy like sapodillas and mamey sapote
Felt solid when I tapped on them
Nobody was around for me to ask.






Size and shape of fruits: similar to a "donut" peach.
Texture of skin: hard like the typical apple pear (Asian pear)
Height of tree: 15 feet or more
Fruits cluster at the bottom of trunk or anywhere along the upper branches
Owner said that the fruits taste sweet like honey, when ripened.
Leaves are very large, some are huge.
Currently they're still very unripe.
He doesn't know why but these are not popular to eat, and are never sold in markets, because they're so plentiful.
I believe these are Ficus auriculata










Height of tree: at least 20'
Size of fruits: grapefruits
Appearance: looks like grapefruits
Hard, solid to the touch, not depressible like grapefruits
Smooth shiny skins
Light weight
Owner said that these are not edible.
He said that the inside is dark color and the seeds are fermented in alcohol and the solution is applied to the back for muscle and back pain.






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Temperate Fruit Discussion / What variety of apple are these?
« on: January 04, 2024, 11:14:06 AM »
I found these at Target, Walmart, and Vons. I'd like to grow these in my yard.
Their website doesn't have that info.
Thanks,

https://us.rockitapple.com/miniature-snack-apples/




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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Hasya lookalikes that are eaten while still hard.
« on: December 30, 2023, 11:45:42 AM »
At least in California, persimmons that look like these have to be soft before they can be eaten, otherwise the taste is very astringent. We're in Spain at the moment, and these are so sweet and crunchy. Do we have this variety in the US?
Thanks,


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Question about greenhouse heater and fan.
« on: November 09, 2023, 10:08:33 AM »
Hi,
I have a small heater and a  desk fan connected to the same outlet for the greenhouse. I notice that whenever the heater is on, the fan speed drops a little bit and returns to full strength when heater is off. Is this setupe safe, electrically?
Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Does anyone grow papayas indoor during the cold months?
« on: August 26, 2023, 04:58:04 PM »
In my area of central CA, it gets down to 30s in the winter. All of my papayas either die or barely survive during that time. I only grown "Hawaiian" papayas. I know the Mexican type is cold hardier but to me they don't taste that good. I'm considering taking them into the living room this year. Will need to deal with the wife about it, but that's another conversation altogether. Lol.

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Question about a wax jambu relative.
« on: August 03, 2023, 09:49:43 AM »
Hi,
I've had this tree for over 7 years, nothing happened until a few months ago when flowers sprouted! Then finally fruits! What's the name of this cultivar and when are the fruits ready to eat? They currently feel soft .
Thanks,






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Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade / Anyone wants these coco coir baskets?
« on: July 17, 2023, 08:03:45 PM »
I have 20+ of these of varying sizes, trying to sell them for $1 each, regardless of size.
I'm in the CA central valley, can meet close to, or in, Orange county, LA county, or even Fresno city. Just depends on my travel plan.



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Tropical Fruit Discussion / How long does it take for a bareroot Persimmon tree to start growing?
« on: June 25, 2023, 03:35:04 PM »
I bought it December 2022. Admittedly it has been cold for a few months, but at this time, nothing has sprouted from any of the branches. I keep the soil properly moist, not flooding it, not letting it dry out, etc. I keep scratching the bark off the branches to see if the thing is still alive, and it's all green underneath. What's going on? It's been 6 months.

Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / How long can sugarcane cuttings be kept before planting?
« on: February 26, 2023, 09:59:17 PM »
Hi,
I just received a couple of cuttings, but I'm out of town at the moment. I won't be back until next Sat.
Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Planning a trip to Hawaii in February, which of these island has more fruits?
« on: December 03, 2022, 05:14:03 PM »
Hi,

Oahu or Maui?
We've been to both, but that was years ago, and at the time we weren't really looking for tropical fruits.
This time, we're planning to do some general visiting, hiking, and of course search out the  fruits (longan, rambutan, durian, ......)

Thanks,

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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Split atemoya fruit while on tree.
« on: November 16, 2022, 09:05:12 PM »
I didn't want any insect to get in, so I picked it and will leave on counter to ripen. Should I keep it inside a ziplock bag so it won't dessicate?
Thanks,




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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Any guesses on what avocado this is?
« on: August 01, 2022, 06:32:15 PM »
Round shape. Bought at Walmart.
Thanks,



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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Anybody using Glee potting mix?
« on: May 24, 2022, 12:51:09 PM »
Hi,

I saw it mentioned in a YT growing channel.
It's shipped in a condensed state and expands to 2.5 the size.
Thanks,


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Tropical Fruit Discussion / What could these trees be?
« on: May 12, 2022, 03:40:21 PM »
This area of central CA has lots of commercial orchards growing almonds and grapes. This is the only grove with these trees.

Thanks.





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Citrus General Discussion / What kind of mandarin is this?
« on: March 03, 2022, 12:03:42 AM »
Wrinkly thick skin.
Flat bottom.
Diameter is about 3".
Tastes quite sweet.
Thanks,






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