The Tropical Fruit Forum
Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Buy, Sell & Trade => Topic started by: BENDERSGROVE on January 24, 2012, 08:22:50 AM
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We are a small registered florida nursery specializing in all kinds of tropical fruit trees. We are located in the town of Davie Fl, we are open to the public every wednesday through sunday from 10am to 6pm. Glad to be on this forum,Call us anytime with your needs or please visit our website at http://www.bendersgrove.com (http://www.bendersgrove.com) for a complete inventory selection and pricing
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I bought a couple beautiful low-chill peach trees from Bender's. Weirdly, they are already in fruit, but it's been a strange year for my other deciduous fruit trees too.
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Glad the trees are doing well! thanks Mike
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When are you going to have Angie mango trees? Zill is going to send all of theirs to Fairchild for now. Thanks.
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I hope to have some in late spring.
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If you like I would be happy to give you some budwood if you would like to graft your own.
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Don't know how, but thanks for the offer.
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Don't know how, but thanks for the offer.
Check bak with me in late spring,hopefully by then i will have some available. keep in touch
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Thank you so much! Between you and Jeff Hagen, I should be able to score an Angie without having to go all the way down to Fairchild in July. (And I'm not the only one looking for this cultivar.)
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We are a small registered florida nursery specializing in all kinds of tropical fruit trees. We are located in the town of Davie Fl, we are open to the public every wednesday and sunday from 10am to 6pm. Glad to be on this forum,Call us anytime with your needs or please visit our website at http://www.bendersgrove.com (http://www.bendersgrove.com) for a complete inventory selection and pricing
You do have a grove too. I saw your mango trees. Some are up and commers. I think you'll have mangoes for sale this year or next. I bought muscadines from you.
Zands
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We should have plenty of mangoes this summer, so far trees are flowering late,we will see,keep in touch,thanks Mike
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On YouTube, one of the channels I have subscribed to is "growyourgreens" , Anyway, I was surprised to see his latest video, where he visits Bender's in Fla. here is the vid.
1 Acre Home Orchard in South Florida Yields Over a Thousand of Pounds of Tropical Fruit a Year (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pel0PJIBMfI#)
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Cool. :)
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ENJOYED YOUR U TUBE POSTING.. My back yard resembles yours!
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Will you be selling some of those Edward mangos when they mature? (the fruit) :)
And how are the Angie trees coming along?
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Hopefully if no more fruit drops we will have a few extras,it only held fruit on one side of the tree for some odd reason,will keep u posted,the few angie mango we grafted are not of good quality,again might have been poor rootstock,as soon as we get our crop and buds begin to swell i will post it for anyone who would like some budwood and they can graft their own.Keep in touch I will be more than happy to give you some budwood
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I watched that same John Kohler (growingyourgreens) youtube video!
Very cool
-Luke
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On YouTube, one of the channels I have subscribed to is "growyourgreens" , Anyway, I was surprised to see his latest video, where he visits Bender's in Fla. here is the vid.
1 Acre Home Orchard in South Florida Yields Over a Thousand of Pounds of Tropical Fruit a Year (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pel0PJIBMfI#)
great video just watched
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Glad you guys enjoyed the video, John travels the country doing these videos,we were happy to host him and have gotten a phenomenal response from it, he has a fantastic following and it's cool to see what people do around the country,we all are definitely on the money when it comes to creating your own edible landscapes,it seems that this trend will continue for years to come and we will all be better for it! Again thank you all for your comments,this site is of great value to anyone who wants to grow their own food either as a hobby or pleasure,and the great part is we get to enjoy the "fruit of our labor" as the saying goes! We hope this summer to have an open house to invite all forum members to stop by and have a meet and greet! Maybe we will do it the week of the mango festival so some of the out of town members that are coming to the mango festival can come by and say hello! Again thanks to all,MIKE
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Glad you guys enjoyed the video, John travels the country doing these videos,we were happy to host him and have gotten a phenomenal response from it, he has a fantastic following and it's cool to see what people do around the country,we all are definitely on the money when it comes to creating your own edible landscapes,it seems that this trend will continue for years to come and we will all be better for it! Again thank you all for your comments,this site is of great value to anyone who wants to grow their own food either as a hobby or pleasure,and the great part is we get to enjoy the "fruit of our labor" as the saying goes! We hope this summer to have an open house to invite all forum members to stop by and have a meet and greet! Maybe we will do it the week of the mango festival so some of the out of town members that are coming to the mango festival can come by and say hello! Again thanks to all,MIKE
Great idea Mike, to do it the weekend of the Fairchild Mango festival. Perhaps you open both Saturday and Sunday? I would definitely come over late Saturday. I was at Farichild two weeks ago, have no intention driving down there for their mango chaos. People actually race to grab the mango trees they want when the gate opens, like on a Black Friday. But if I can meetup with other forum members at your place that would be great. And not just forum members....... other backyard fruit tree growers, permaculture people. I am 12 miles north of you
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I will see if I can set it up for that saturday afternoon,so we can sit around and tell some war stories,Lol, I just have to figure out a schedule,that way anyone going to the Mango festival in the morning will have time to get together in the afternoon,just would be nice to put some faces behind the members of this forum,I am kind of centerley located between Palm beach county and Dade so if enough people on the forum are interested we can definitely put something together. I figure it would be great for a good get together without the madness of the mango festival,I will keep everyone posted and see if it is a go!
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I bought a fig tree from Bender's about 2 months ago, and boy am I happy! It's been fruiting like crazy!!
Still waiting for my nam doc mai to fruit, I can't wait :D
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you guys dont ship do you?
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No sorry we don't ship,Thanks Mike
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Hi,
I paid Bender's Grove a visit today. Mike is a really nice guy and he is full of helpful growing advise. And those tall paper bags are the neatest thing when you stove a tall plant into a car.
Tomas
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Thank younger the kind words Tomas it was a pleasure meeting you, good luck with the Mamey! Thanks again Mike
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Bought an Dot (7gal), Okrung (7gal), and Alano sapodilla tree from Mr. Bender last year Oct/Nov.
Both mango trees bore excellent fruit and all are healthy.
Any chance you still have mangoes (fruit) for sale :D.
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We have fruit available if you want to stop by tomorrow 7-8-12 we will be open 10am to 6 pm
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Mike- the Panama Red passion fruit you gave us this week was delicious, thank you!
And my neighbor loved the Nam Doc Mai.
Planted the Red Hog Plum in front of the house today and it looks lovely.
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Mike- the Panama Red passion fruit you gave us this week was delicious, thank you!
And my neighbor loved the Nam Doc Mai.
Planted the Red Hog Plum in front of the house today and it looks lovely.
Awesome,glad you liked the passion fruit,I think i will be munching on a few of those myself this weekend,again thanks for the biz,we will talk soon. Mike
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We will be open everyday from Aug 5th- Aug 12th, so if you cant come by during our normal hours Wed & Sun,call me,we will be open from 10am to 6pm those days. Thanks Mike
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We have a few of the Matt giant black sapote left as well as borneo red jakfruit, in 3 gallon size.We will be open Wednesday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm
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We have a fresh supply of the following:
Borneo red jakfruit 3 gal $35
golden pillow jakfruit 3 gal $35
Oro Negro avocado 3 gal $25
Matt giant black sapote 3gal $25
Red jaboticaba 3gal $25
yellow jaboticaba 3gal $25
sri chompoo longan 3 gal $35
red custard apple 1gal $17.50
cheena jakfruit 3gal $35
Chicken Heart wampi 3gal $25
We will be open all week from 10am to 6pm forum members call ahead to reserve what you need,we will gladly hold trees for you since we do have a limited supply,please dont reserve unless you are sure to pick up Thanks Mike WE WILL BE AVAILABLE OCT 7TH-OCT-14TH
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New member here. I'll be there tomorrow! I'll get there early.
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New member here. I'll be there tomorrow! I'll get there early.
Look forward to meeting you! Thanks Mike
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I got my hands on white,green and red wax Jambu in 3 gallon size,nice size trees $25 ea.
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We have sold out of quite a few things today, please call for availability, thank you victory for stopping by,it was great to meet you, more borneo red jakfruit and oro negro avocado comming this week,and lots of new stuff coming,, STAY TUNED, now time for a beer and FOOTBALL!! GO FISH!!
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The Matt giant black sapote that I got from you several months? ago is doing great. : )
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The Matt giant black sapote that I got from you several months? ago is doing great. : )
awesome, glad its doing well,hope everything is well with you! Hope to see you guys soon. Thanks Mike
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We will be open this Friday,Saturday,and Sunday, Oct 12-14th 10 am to 6pm. Thanks Mike
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what be red jaboticaba?
We have a fresh supply of the following:
Borneo red jakfruit 3 gal $35
golden pillow jakfruit 3 gal $35
Oro Negro avocado 3 gal $25
Matt giant black sapote 3gal $25
Red jaboticaba 3gal $25
yellow jaboticaba 3gal $25
sri chompoo longan 3 gal $35
red custard apple 1gal $17.50
cheena jakfruit 3gal $35
Chicken Heart wampi 3gal $25
We will be open all week from 10am to 6pm forum members call ahead to reserve what you need,we will gladly hold trees for you since we do have a limited supply,please dont reserve unless you are sure to pick up Thanks Mike WE WILL BE AVAILABLE OCT 7TH-OCT-14TH
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It's a faster growing variety that I picked up from Erik at pine island,I according to him they fruit in 2 or 3 years. We will see. Mike
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Ohh tight. How big r they?
It's a faster growing variety that I picked up from Erik at pine island,I according to him they fruit in 2 or 3 years. We will see. Mike
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They are good prices alright for quality trees.I bet many folk will go on purchasing benders.
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those red jabos from Erik are the bees knees. (they're the same kind u got from me already cookiemon) hybrid m cauliflora, fruits in 3-5 yrs from seed...stays dwarf...almost ever bearing. Fruits less tannic.
I've only been touting this variety for the past 4yrs. :)
glad to see smart people stocking the plants! and inquiring about them!
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Grrrr....
There should be a law against this sort of posting ;) . We here in Southern CA can only dream about these kinds of plants at any price, much less these deals!
I think I'll just have to move to Florida...
Richard
We have a fresh supply of the following:
Borneo red jakfruit 3 gal $35
golden pillow jakfruit 3 gal $35
Oro Negro avocado 3 gal $25
Matt giant black sapote 3gal $25
Red jaboticaba 3gal $25
yellow jaboticaba 3gal $25
sri chompoo longan 3 gal $35
red custard apple 1gal $17.50
cheena jakfruit 3gal $35
Chicken Heart wampi 3gal $25
We will be open all week from 10am to 6pm forum members call ahead to reserve what you need,we will gladly hold trees for you since we do have a limited supply,please dont reserve unless you are sure to pick up Thanks Mike WE WILL BE AVAILABLE OCT 7TH-OCT-14TH
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Ohh tight. How big r they?
It's a faster growing variety that I picked up from Erik at pine island,I according to him they fruit in 2 or 3 years. We will see. Mike
Rightnow they are 2-2 1/2 ft nice and bushy
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Grafted sapodilla, 3 gallon size, 3-4ft tall varieties: Tikal,makok,hayasa,Alano,morena,Molix, oxtucab. While they last $35 each.
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Do you have the Panama Red Passion vine available now?
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Yes we have panama red passion fruit vines in stock. Mike
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for a hybrid m cauliflora (red jabo), I used to pay 70 dollars for a 2ft tall plant, 4yrs ago.
me oh my, the price has dropped!
these trees aren't far from fruiting...maybe 1-2yrs max with proper care.
Ohh tight. How big r they?
It's a faster growing variety that I picked up from Erik at pine island,I according to him they fruit in 2 or 3 years. We will see. Mike
Rightnow they are 2-2 1/2 ft nice and bushy
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New operating hours!!! We are happy to announce we will be open every Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm Now open 5 days a week!!
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That's good news. gotta satisfy my "new plant addiction" in December. not sure what I am going to get this time. so many options.
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Nice!!!
i am definetly going to try to stop by!
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Mike, this is awesome news! I hope to see you tomorrow.
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Thanks guys, it's been my dream to do this, even though it's a little scary,after being forced out of my job as a service manager after 11 years, I decided to take a little time from the car biz to decompress and follow myy passion for what I truly love. Hope I don't starve to death! Lol
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Best wishes! I'm hoping to get down your way later today.
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Weekend SALE!!!!!!!L this Saturday and Sunday only!!!!! 10am to 6pm for forum members!
We will have the following:
Red jaboticaba 1 gallon size $15
Yellow jaboticaba 1 gallon size $15
Thai sweet tamarind 1 gal size $15
Cashew 1gallon size $15
Red custard apple 1gallon size $15
All are ready to step up to 3 gallon pots,and what is left after the weekend will be stepped up to 3gallon pots for $10 more,have slightly bigger ones in 3gallon size for $25. Thanks all, Mike
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Bender you might go hungry with prices like that.At least you'll have fruit to eat.Good luck with the business and I hope it goes well.
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Bender you might go hungry with prices like that.At least you'll have fruit to eat.Good luck with the business and I hope it goes well.
These prices are for forum members,I never thought to get rich selling trees! And I guess icould stand to lose a couple of pounds!!!! Hahaha!!
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Weekend SALE!!!!!!!L this Saturday and Sunday only!!!!! 10am to 6pm for forum members!
We will have the following:
Red jaboticaba 1 gallon size $15
Yellow jaboticaba 1 gallon size $15
Thai sweet tamarind 1 gal size $15
Cashew 1gallon size $15
Red custard apple 1gallon size $15
All are ready to step up to 3 gallon pots,and what is left after the weekend will be stepped up to 3gallon pots for $10 more,have slightly bigger ones in 3gallon size for $25. Thanks all, Mike
I would love to get a red jaboticaba,but don't have time this weekend to pass by. If anyone from Miami is going please let me know and we can work something out.
Thanks,
Jaime
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Mike, do you still have the Red Jabs in 3 Gallon?
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Mike, congrats on your full time business venture! I know you'll do great. :) Don't forget that I am still on the hunt for a FAirchild No. 2 Canistel! Also, I am curious about growing a good cultivar of ice cream bean for my swale, so please let me know if you come across one.
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Mike, do you still have the Red Jabs in 3 Gallon?
Yes Patrick,I still have them in 3 gallon size also.
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Mike, congrats on your full time business venture! I know you'll do great. :) Don't forget that I am still on the hunt for a FAirchild No. 2 Canistel! Also, I am curious about growing a good cultivar of ice cream bean for my swale, so please let me know if you come across one.
Thanks Katie,I had no choice,I was forced out of my job after 11 years,the car biz!,so I figured I would open 5 days a week and try to stay busy while I regenerate some brain cells and hope to figure what I want to do or pursue in the future,and I have not forgotten about the Fairchild 2.hope all is well with you.mike
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Mike, congrats on your full time business venture! I know you'll do great. :) Don't forget that I am still on the hunt for a FAirchild No. 2 Canistel! Also, I am curious about growing a good cultivar of ice cream bean for my swale, so please let me know if you come across one.
Thanks Katie,I had no choice,I was forced out of my job after 11 years,the car biz!,so I figured I would open 5 days a week and try to stay busy while I regenerate some brain cells and hope to figure what I want to do or pursue in the future,and I have not forgotten about the Fairchild 2.hope all is well with you.mike
Mike, your website is out at the moment. Now it is back it seems. Anyway---for buyers here is your contact info from "local harvest" website (sorry about you getting forced out, at work)
Location
14800 SW 31st Ct
Davie, FL 33331
[ get directions ]
Contact Information
Mike Bender
www.bendersgrove.com (http://www.bendersgrove.com)
954-471-0763
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Mike, congrats on your full time business venture! I know you'll do great. :) Don't forget that I am still on the hunt for a FAirchild No. 2 Canistel! Also, I am curious about growing a good cultivar of ice cream bean for my swale, so please let me know if you come across one.
Thanks Katie,I had no choice,I was forced out of my job after 11 years,the car biz!,so I figured I would open 5 days a week and try to stay busy while I regenerate some brain cells and hope to figure what I want to do or pursue in the future,and I have not forgotten about the Fairchild 2.hope all is well with you.mike
Thank you so much,we have been having problems with the site since yesterday,thought it was fixed,I guess not,so anyone needing any info please call me at 954-471-0763 sorry for the inconvenience.MIke
Mike, your website is out at the moment. Now it is back it seems. Anyway---for buyers here is your contact info from "local harvest" website (sorry about you getting forced out, at work)
Location
14800 SW 31st Ct
Davie, FL 33331
[ get directions ]
Contact Information
Mike Bender
www.bendersgrove.com (http://www.bendersgrove.com)
954-471-0763
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Weekend SALE!!!!!!!L this Saturday and Sunday only!!!!! 10am to 6pm for forum members!
We will have the following:
Red jaboticaba 1 gallon size $15
Yellow jaboticaba 1 gallon size $15
Thai sweet tamarind 1 gal size $15
Cashew 1gallon size $15
Red custard apple 1gallon size $15
All are ready to step up to 3 gallon pots,and what is left after the weekend will be stepped up to 3gallon pots for $10 more,have slightly bigger ones in 3gallon size for $25. Thanks all, Mike
We ran out of quite a few things this weekend,thanks to all the forum members who came by and got trees! We re-stocked and we will be here we'd,fri,sat and Sunday 10-6. Call if you need to sto by earlier and in addition we have a handful of 1 gal apple banana plants (manzano) for $15 I guess we will have our own "black Friday" pm me if anyone is still looking for any of these thanks mike.pick up only thanks for the biz guys and gals!!
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This weekend we will have the following available:
Borneo Red jakfruit 3 gal $35
Oro Negro avocado 3gal $25
Red jaboticaba 1 gal $15 3 gal $25
Yellow jaboticaba 1 gal $15 3gal $25
Thai sweet tamarind 1 gal $15 3gal $25
Cashew 1gal $15 3gal $25
Longan 3 gal $35 varieties Sri chompoo,biew kiew ,,kohala
Apple banana (manzano)1gal $15 3gal$25
Ice cream banana 1gal$15 3gal$25
We have these in limited supply for forum members,message or call and we will be happy to hold for pick up only Friday-Sunday 10am-6pm
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Today I am finally convinced that what I had thought was a delicious Malay Apple, was in fact a Wax Jambu. I just hadn't known that a Wax Jambu could have the shape, colour and size of a Malay Apple. My wife found this lovely blog for me in Indonesian with fantastic photos of about 10 wax jambu varieties.
http://wong168.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/jenis-jambu-air/ (http://wong168.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/jenis-jambu-air/)
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Red google thai S.samaranense and you'll see the finest members of the genus and they have the shape of malay apples.They are sweeter than malays and seedless and of much higher qulity I reckon.
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Cushman mango trees: 3 gallon $25
7 gallon $50
15 gallon $95
San Felipe mango trees: 3 gallon $25
Juliette mango trees: 3 gallon $25
Open Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
We have a great selection of tropical fruit trees at great prices!!!! Check us out,and let us know you are a forum member!!!!
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If you need a last minute gift for the holidays,we will be open Friday through Sunday from 9am to 6pm and Monday 9am to 3pm, we also have gift certificates available. Happy Holidays!
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Gift certificates--excellent idea! ;D
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WE will be open today Dec 24th from 9am to 3pm for anyone looking to give a tree as a last minute gift,we also have gift certificates available,if for some reason anyone needs to come after 3pm,please call and I will try to help you out. Merry Christmas all!
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We have some grafted J-31 Jakfruit trees available in 3 gallon size $35 each
These were just recently stepped up to 3 gallon size,so we recommend they be kept in containers for a month or two till they fully root in.
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We are having another 1 gallon sale this weekend!
1gal j-31 jackfruit grafted $25
1gal Rollina $15
1-gal miracle fruit (nice big and some full of blooms) $25
1-gal red custard apple $15
1-gal tamarind Thai sweet $15
1-gal bayleaf. $15
1-gal small leaf tea $15
1-gal icream banana $15
1-gal dwarf puerto ricin plantain $15
1-gal mountain soursop $10
Limited quantities while they last!!
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ANGIE MANGO TREES!!!!! We will have a very limited quantity of Angie mango trees available this upcoming week.
So here is the deal: They were grafted from our own trees a few months ago,they are in 1-gallon pots and ready to step up to a 3gallon pot,
since the quantities are limited we will sell one per forum member at $25 each.that way we can spread some around. Please DO NOT reserve unless you can pick them up the same week we have them available! let us know ASAP> Thanks Mike
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Mike where are you located?
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Mike where are you located?
we are in west Davie.
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Thanks for the orders have a couple more Angie mango trees available for pick up next week,first come first serve!!!!! Let me know people are reserving Them fast!!
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Thanks for the orders have a couple more Angie mango trees available for pick up next week,first come first serve!!!!! Let me know people are reserving Them fast!!
I picked up the Angie mango trees today! I still have 2 or 3 available,They are in 1 gallon pots about 12" tall $25 let me know any interest before they are gone. Thanks Mike
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do u typically ship in FL?
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One lonely Angie mango left!!! Who is gonna get this tinny weenie bad boy??????
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We have the following grafted jakfruit varieties available in 1 and 3 gallon size:
gold nugget 1 and 3 gal
borneo red 3 gal
mai1 3 gal
mai2 3gal
j-31 1 and 3 gal
golden pillow 3gal
cheena 1and 3 gal
black gold 1 and 3 gal
honey gold 3 gal
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did your Angie get taken yet?
I'm just curious...Although if I can make it to the area, I'd definitely buy one!
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did your Angie get taken yet?
I'm just curious...Although if I can make it to the area, I'd definitely buy one!
I got one for u, will hold till u are ready.mike
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Hi Mike,
do you have any Jackfruit trees in 7 gallon, or just 1 & 3?
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Hi Mike,
do you have any Jackfruit trees in 7 gallon, or just 1 & 3?
just 1 and 3 gal, I got wiped out of all of my 7 gal size 2months ago, I have a couple of large 3gal that are a little scraggly, just depends on the variety you are looking for. Mike
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Looking for Black Gold, MAI 1, NS1, Borneo red, or J30/31..
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Looking for Black Gold, MAI 1, NS1, Borneo red, or J30/31..
I should have all those in stock except for the j-30, in 3gal, the j-31 was just recently stepped up to 3gal size,shoot by take a look,they all might work for you.mike
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New items in inventory!!!!!!
All 3 gallon size
Nutmeg $35
Allspice $25
Gooseberry $25
Black Sapote: varieties: Oblong,Bernecker,SS. $25
All 1 gallon size
Mamey Sapote, varieties: Papa,Akil especial,Sepeda especial $25 each
We have a limited supply, forum members please PM to reserve, must pick up within one week,thank you! Mike
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New fruit trees and very limited quantities:
Texas giant fig 3 gal $25
Sapodilla: silas woods and campeche 3 gal size $35
Canistel: Trompo 3gal $35
Noni 3 gal $35 super nice!
Please note that all these are in very limited quantity so if there is anything you want PM me asap,must pick up within the week! thanks Mike
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Black Sapote 3 gal size: bernecker,oblong,Ss,Matts giant some with fruit $25 each
have a few of each variety, on first come basis.
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hey mike,
my family and i are planning on stopping by Saturday, any update on your plant availability?
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hey mike,
my family and i are planning on stopping by Saturday, any update on your plant availability?
We have tons of stuff in stock,what are u looking for??
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ha well that response is all i needed to hear. Hmm well lemon drop mangosteen, red jabo, rollinia, abiu, Nam doc mai mango. But im really not sure ill be coming with my father, and family the trees are for his home so ultimately the decisions up to him. I just try to lead him in the direction of what i want to enjoy eating. ;D. And its always a fun outing with the girlfriend and family discussing "oh those are awesome, buy that!" my girlfriend and I. Then my mothers response " Buy a house already, stop planting the weird stuff in my yard, doesn't anyone like apples anymore?, whats that ugly fruit i like? plant more of those.(soursop)".
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Hi Mike,
I just wanted to clarify, are you open Wed through Sun? Or Wed, Sat, Sun?
Thanks.
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New inventory:
Redlands white sapote 3 gallon $25
Burgundy bunch grape 3 gallon$25
Peruvian mulberry 3 gallon $25
Open this Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm
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We have some new jaboticaba varieties in one gallon size that we are now carrying: crown1, crown3, sabara5, one gallon size $20 to forum members pick up only.
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Can you give a description of each, thanks..
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I have not seen the fruit I just grabbed what I could, I will get more info on each Thursday. Sorry about that, I never had a bad jabo though!!!
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the Sabara 5 is supposed to be a new hybrid....and the coronatas are an entirely different species that makes very large fruits!
I'd buy one of each.
benders grove has great selection of plants! wow!
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This Memorial day weekend we will be open both Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6pm. We have tons of mangoes for sale as well as all kinds of tropical fruit trees. We have grafted green caimito In 3 gallon size $35 each, limited supply. Pick up only.
Mangoes available: Pickering,Glenn,Gold nugget,Fairchild,lemon meringue,Edward,Chocanon,nom doc Mai,jean Ellen,Rosigold,ivory,Carrie,phillipine(carabao) etc.
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Hi Mike. Would that be mango fruit for sale as well?
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Mike
How much per pound are the mangoes
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Mike
How much per pound are the mangoes
$2 per lb.
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Mike,
If you have any nice Redlands White Sapote, set one aside for me ...
Clint
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Mike,
If you have any nice Redlands White Sapote, set one aside for me ...
Clint
I got Redlands, no problem.
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hey bender what fruits do you ship?
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We don't ship.
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What kind of mango fruit will you have for sale I am looking to pass by wednesday if i get a chance. and its $2 a lb correct?
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also wanted to know do you give away/ sell budwood? i got some seedlings I am growing and am wondering where I can pick up some mango scions in the near future to work on my grafting. Thanks.
also have you encountered the citrus root weevils(Diaprepes root weevil)? if so what have u used to kill them off?
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Mangoes are$2per pound, no bud wood available at this time, best to call and see what mangoes are available,we have sold out of many of the early varieties.
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bender you going to have any mangos available tomorrow? if so what kinds? thanks.
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We are open this weekend 10 am to 6pm have lots of new inventory too numerous to list, hope too see some of you over the weekend, have a great fathers day weekend. Mike
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Mr Bender has tari's burgundy grape which is new being propagated by Pine Island Nursery and was a favorite there this summer (says Mr Bender) but variety has been around for a while. I bought one yesterday at Bender's Grove and have high hopes for it. It is a bunch grape cross between muscadine and northern type grape.
Here is a photo and information>>> http://www.twigsandberries.net/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=159 (http://www.twigsandberries.net/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=159)
"Tari's Burgundy is part muscadine and part bunch grape, hybridized in the early 80's, characterized by disease resistence and superior flavor. This grape can be used as a fine table grape, for winemaking or for jelly. The grapes are burgundy in color, 1/2"-5/8" in size and produce 30-45 grapes in bunches."
(http://s18.postimg.cc/s5oww79z9/tari_s_burgundy_grape.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/s5oww79z9/)
This Harry Hausman's, his photo of his vine as found over here>>> http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tropicalfruits/msg0719415810916.html (http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tropicalfruits/msg0719415810916.html)
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Thanks for the link to Harry's photos.
Now I really need a Genova Red.
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Just got in some really nice big lemon bay rum trees, have 8 3 gallon and 2 7 gallon trees, I freshly re-potted them with fresh soil and pruned, they won't last long! 3-gal $25 7gal $50.
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W e have some beautiful 3 and 7 gallon miracle fruit trees for sale for forum these members only. These 3 and 7 gallon trees are as nice and big as you could hope for at $35 & $65 respectively. Please pm us if interested and these are pick up only. I have seen trees not as nice sell for hundreds more.
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We have a very limited supply of Kampong avocado trees in 3 gallon size, This is a very late season Avocado, I tasted my first one ever at PIN when I started working there last March. It is in my opinion probably the best tasting Avocado I ever tried. I thought it was exceptional. I have a handful of 3 gallon trees $30 each. Pm me any interest. Thanks Mike. P.S. trees are small but rooted in 3 gal pots.
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Have some 3 gallon Angie mango trees available $30 each while they last, pick up only. Mike
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On YouTube, one of the channels I have subscribed to is "growyourgreens" , Anyway, I was surprised to see his latest video, where he visits Bender's in Fla. here is the vid.
1 Acre Home Orchard in South Florida Yields Over a Thousand of Pounds of Tropical Fruit a Year (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pel0PJIBMfI#)
That is how I found out about him. Have gone to his place several times for trees. He has a very good selection. And the prices are low.
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Connoisseur tree selection: This Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm
We have a very limited quantity of the following trees this weekend only. Pick up only and first come first serve, due to the very limited quantity we will not hold any trees, you must just show up and take your chance, no exceptions! No shipping. Pick up only.
Grafted Soursop Variety "Miami" 1-gallon $30. 3-gallon $40
Grafted Emperor Lychee 3- gallon $45
Angie Mango 1-gallon $25
Na Dai "easy peel" Sugar apple 1-gallon $25 big delicious fruit
Black Gold/Tabouy Jakfruit 3-gallon $35
Big Red pomegranate 3- gallon $35
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The Grafted Guanabana Trees are going to go like Hot Cakes !..
I wish i liived near Mike !..
Ed..
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O.K. Stuff flying. Adding Mamey's 3 gallon Pace,Viejo,Lorito. Just arrived and nice!
Come and get em!
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Mike, I was out of town and just got back.
Do you still have any of the collector's trees?
Looking for soursop, angie, na dai, and possibly big red.
Also, hoping you still have that grimal jaboticaba.
Hope to see you first thing tomorrow morning....just hoping you didn't get completely wiped out today.
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Better come today
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Just got my hands on some 3 gal black gold X tabouey jack fruit and Borneo red. Reserve one or more
Now for the weekend $35 each. 6 bg x tabouey available 3 Borneo red
Also J-30 and Mai 1 available
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Just got my hands on some 3 gal black gold X tabouey jack fruit and Borneo red. Reserve one or more
Now for the weekend $35 each. 6 bg x tabouey available 3 Borneo red
Also J-30 and Mai 1 available
Good morning. A question......do you know the background of these Black Gold x Tabouey jaks you got a hold of? My very best jak is a seedling bearing that name. Mine came from the breeding program at Fairchild and their Just Jakfruit Festival they had back in 1998...I think it was. I am sure others bought that cross that was being offered at that time. Which brings me to the question.....are your plants grafted and are from material from a tree that came from the same breeding program as mine did? Or are these new seedlings from a fruit that came from one of those trees?
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Just got my hands on some 3 gal black gold X tabouey jack fruit and Borneo red. Reserve one or more
Now for the weekend $35 each. 6 bg x tabouey available 3 Borneo red
Also J-30 and Mai 1 available
Good morning. A question......do you know the background of these Black Gold x Tabouey jaks you got a hold of? My very best jak is a seedling bearing that name. Mine came from the breeding program at Fairchild and their Just Jakfruit Festival they had back in 1998...I think it was. I am sure others bought that cross that was being offered at that time. Which brings me to the question.....are your plants grafted and are from material from a tree that came from the same breeding program as mine did? Or are these new seedlings from a fruit that came from one of those trees?
yes they are grafted and the tree is here at PIN where we get the budwood from and I do believe it came from Fairchild
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When there are fruit available on their Black Gold x Tabouey, I would love to buy one to compare it to my seedling's fruit which would have come out of the same breeding program.
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When there are fruit available on their Black Gold x Tabouey, I would love to buy one to compare it to my seedling's fruit which would have come out of the same breeding program.
I will let u know for sure
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Is the black gold/tabouey jack a soft fleshed fruit or firm? Also does it exhibit the cold tolerance of black gold?
Thanks
Mike
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Is the black gold/tabouey jack a soft fleshed fruit or firm? Also does it exhibit the cold tolerance of black gold?
Thanks
Mike
the ones I tasted seem crunchier tha. The run of the mill black gold as fAr as cold tolerance maybe someone else can chime in
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The Grafted Guanabana Trees are going to go like Hot Cakes !..
I wish i liived near Mike !..
Ed..
Ed, your post convinced me to get 2 grafted soursops--lol
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Is the black gold/tabouey jack a soft fleshed fruit or firm? Also does it exhibit the cold tolerance of black gold?
Thanks
Mike
the ones I tasted seem crunchier tha. The run of the mill black gold as fAr as cold tolerance maybe someone else can chime in
Thanks Mike!
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Is the black gold/tabouey jack a soft fleshed fruit or firm? Also does it exhibit the cold tolerance of black gold?
Thanks
Mike
Unfortunately cannot comment conclusively regarding the tree from which these grafts are taken, but mine, from the same breeding program, is firm fleshed and quite cold tolerant. So far, in fact, every bit as cold tolerant as Black Gold. Neither BG nor BG x Tabouey has shown ill effects at 28 F at my house.
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Is the black gold/tabouey jack a soft fleshed fruit or firm? Also does it exhibit the cold tolerance of black gold?
Thanks
Mike
Unfortunately cannot comment conclusively regarding the tree from which these grafts are taken, but mine, from the same breeding program, is firm fleshed and quite cold tolerant. So far, in fact, every bit as cold tolerant as Black Gold. Neither BG nor BG x Tabouey has shown ill effects at 28 F at my house.
Thanks Harry. I hope its fruit is similar to yours.
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We will. E offering a few select collector specials this weekend, stay tuned for the final list, we will post Friday night. Pick up only, first come basis only!
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waiting on the edge of my seat....lol
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I assume you'll be handing out numbers if we arrive early and stand in line :D
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I assume you'll be handing out numbers if we arrive early and stand in line :D
you will get faster service than the PUBLIX deli counter! Lol
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neighbor: why is there an officer out front of mike's house?
spouse: the fruit nuts are camped out for another one of his Black Saturday Extravaganzas!
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you will get faster service than the PUBLIX deli counter! Lol
Love me a nice publix sub for lunch, but waiting 30 minutes for the lady behind the counter to make the sub is crazy lol. Even when you're the only person there it still takes 10 minutes. They all need to be sent to Subway school.
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Jeff Grab the Grated SS ! ... they are hard to find Grated...
Ed..
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Canwe get a Black Friday sale, I am doing double shifts on Saturdays. Sunday may be to late. :-\
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Collector Specials for March 22!!!!!!
3-gallon jaboticabas. Varieties:Red, Crown 1,2,& 3, Sabara 5. Beautiful 3 gallon size that will be stepped up to 7-gal size the following day! $35 each
7-gal Red jabo $75 3 year old trees. Ready to fruit soon!
Grafted Emperor lychee 3-gal $45 got my hands on a few more
Grafted 1-gal Soursop "Miami" variety $30
1-gal Na Dai "Easy Peel sugar apple $25
1-gal Angie Mango. Just 4 left $25
3-gal Black gold/Tabouy Jakfruit $35
3-gal Borneo Red Jakfruit $35
15-gallon Davie Red Avocado delicious red Avocado Mid season $95 ea. got my hands on a couple more!
3-gal Mamey. Varieties: Viejo, Pace, Lorito $35 each nice and big!
These are pick up only, no reservations, first come basis, we open Saturday 10am to 5pm
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Red jabos sound interesting - those get big or can they be grown in container?
We'll see on what time we can get there tomorrow. Probably taking the kids on the pirate ship in the morning, but need to at least pick up another mango (thinking coconut cream) for us and a loquat for the mother in law. Will check out the red jabos if any are still there.
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Red jabos sound interesting - those get big or can they be grown in container?
We'll see on what time we can get there tomorrow. Probably taking the kids on the pirate ship in the morning, but need to at least pick up another mango (thinking coconut cream) for us and a loquat for the mother in law. Will check out the red jabos if any are still there.
you can fruit them in containers. 25 gal would be perfect.
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Davie Red Avocado>>>>>>>
What months is it ripe eat and is it more of a watery or oily avocado or in between? Thanks! Any info on size of the fruit?
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was over there the other day and mike said the season varies from year to year. One year it was July, the next September....something like that...it is a mid-season, though.
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thanks Gunnar!!!!
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Picked up a couple of the 7 gallon red jaboticaba. Great looking trees.
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Got to see Mike and to pick up a gorgeous Kampong avocado. He's got some great looking trees out there! Thanks, Mike.
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Got to see Mike and to pick up a gorgeous Kampong avocado. He's got some great looking trees out there! Thanks, Mike.
your welcome Harry. Thank you.
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Picked up a couple of the 7 gallon red jaboticaba. Great looking trees.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with those babies. also, mike's prices are the best!
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Collector Specials for March 22!!!!!!
3-gallon jaboticabas. Varieties:Red, Crown 1,2,& 3, Sabara 5. Beautiful 3 gallon size that will be stepped up to 7-gal size the following day! $35 each
7-gal Red jabo $75 3 year old trees. Ready to fruit soon!
Grafted Emperor lychee 3-gal $45 got my hands on a few more
Grafted 1-gal Soursop "Miami" variety $30
1-gal Na Dai "Easy Peel sugar apple $25
1-gal Angie Mango. Just 4 left $25
3-gal Black gold/Tabouy Jakfruit $35
3-gal Borneo Red Jakfruit $35
15-gallon Davie Red Avocado delicious red Avocado Mid season $95 ea. got my hands on a couple more!
3-gal Mamey. Varieties: Viejo, Pace, Lorito $35 each nice and big!
These are pick up only, no reservations, first come basis, we open Saturday 10am to 5pm
Mike will these be available tomorrow as well?
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Collector Specials for March 22!!!!!!
3-gallon jaboticabas. Varieties:Red, Crown 1,2,& 3, Sabara 5. Beautiful 3 gallon size that will be stepped up to 7-gal size the following day! $35 each
7-gal Red jabo $75 3 year old trees. Ready to fruit soon!
Grafted Emperor lychee 3-gal $45 got my hands on a few more
Grafted 1-gal Soursop "Miami" variety $30
1-gal Na Dai "Easy Peel sugar apple $25
1-gal Angie Mango. Just 4 left $25
3-gal Black gold/Tabouy Jakfruit $35
3-gal Borneo Red Jakfruit $35
15-gallon Davie Red Avocado delicious red Avocado Mid season $95 ea. got my hands on a couple more!
3-gal Mamey. Varieties: Viejo, Pace, Lorito $35 each nice and big!
These are pick up only, no reservations, first come basis, we open Saturday 10am to 5pm
Mike will these be available tomorrow as well?
. Yes
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Do you have any information about the "Miami" Soursop? Like is it fiberless or how is the production and taste.
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what i was told is that it was grafted from a tree in miami that is productive.....not really a named cultivar (as i understand), just a good soursop that was worthy of propagating more....not sure about the fiber though.
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I think you should be able to tell from the leaf color whether that soursop is fiberless. I believe all the fiberless types have a light blueish green color on the leaves. Very different from regular soursops.
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Wish Soursop were more well known so more work could be done to improve the fruit. I've only tasted a seedling that I would rate about a 7.5 but read about grafted varieties that are a 9 or 10 "like the Whitmans". That could supposedly even beat the Cherimoya in taste. Please share if you get a chance to try one and tell us how it compares. There's almost no information online about grafted Guanabanas.
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Have some 3 gallon San Pablo, Fernandez, Red, Tobago Pink, and Cuban White custard apple trees available this weekend. Some hard to find varieties.
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Was by today and got a Day avocado due to recommendations here. Also got a Lara carambola which originates with Lara farms in Miami. One more Lara is left. Thanks Mike!!! (Mike Bender) Mike's place looks great. His Manilita mangoes are on a large 15 x 15 ft tree and might be the first to come in
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Dam i drove by Davie FL today but it was about 6PM on my way home from Miami, I would of love to pick up the 3 Gal Black Gold Jack !.
I will be back in Miami Next week Thou')..
Ed..
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Was by today and got a Day avocado due to recommendations here. Also got a Lara carambola which originates with Lara farms in Miami. One more Lara is left. Thanks Mike!!! (Mike Bender) Mike's place looks great. His Manilita mangoes are on a large 15 x 15 ft tree and might be the first to come in
awesome! I also got day avocado from mike...and lara carambola was the first tree i ever bought from him. Good to know about manilita as i am considering it at the moment.
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Dam i drove by Davie FL today but it was about 6PM on my way home from Miami, I would of love to pick up the 3 Gal Black Gold Jack !.
I will be back in Miami Next week Thou')..
Ed..
just saw the post, next time call me. I was there. Would of taken care of you. Call me when in town. Mike
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Thanks mike ! , i sure will ....
I will be driving down again next weekend, i stop by on my way up from Miami.
Ed..
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Any jaboticaba, persimmon, or atemoya trees, Mike?
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Any jaboticaba, persimmon, or atemoya trees, Mike?
Heh I saw some nice bushy 3 gallon jaboticaba. M Bender has a large number of trees set aside for a certain customer but I think the jaboticabas were not in that order
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Gunnar....... what a coincidence! 8)
How are your Day avocado and Lara carambola doing?
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The day avocado is still in the pot, but it is doing well...actually has a lot of little avocados on it. Had a nice branch structure and a very thick trunk compared to the other 3-gallons i usually buy.
The lara gave about 20 fruit (only gets a few hours of direct sun, if that) from oct-dec, and it is very nice....juicy and sweet, and good size as well. I let them ripen until falling off (almost orange in color). When juiced, it was OUTSTANDING!! I liked it so much that i went back and got a sri k. a few weeks ago. These trees are SO productive.
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Got a handful of Rapoza and ST Maui mango trees in 3 gallon size for anyone looking for them. Pick up only
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We just got in some more 3 gallon green sapote and Fernandez and San Pablo custard apple trees. Limited supply. Pick up only this weekend $35 ea.
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We just got in some more 3 gallon green sapote and Fernandez and San Pablo custard apple trees. Limited supply. Pick up only this weekend $35 ea.
nice price!
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Thanks Mike!! (Bender)
I had been thinking about custard apple for a while so zipped over and got one San Pablo variety. My understanding is that both the Fernandez and San Pablo that Mike has are from Lara nursery in Homestead area
Also got alano sapodilla
Both the above fruits are winter into spring and that's mostly why I got them.
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after sampling that fernandez, i would plant CA even if it was in the height of mango season! delicious.
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after sampling that fernandez, i would plant CA even if it was in the height of mango season! delicious.
One thing people do here and are going to learn the hard way...... Is that in Florida there is a mango rush hour, peak season say from June 1st to July 23rd. Varies from year to year. What good is it have so many varieties if they all come in at the same time? You better get ready to sell or give a lot away. Or dry and freeze some. So I look for mango trees outside this peak season. Also I pick avocado trees that get ripe fruit at different times
Beyond this I want fruit trees outside the total mango season which can be 5 months.....it was last year! I was kinda stupid about this and started late.... But my recent purchases have been carambola, sapodilla, custard apple that are outside the mango season. So is my strawberry guava and citrus. I planted citrus long ago but it always failed due to my high ph soil. Carambola is kind of of a citrus substitute for my situation plus now I am growing citrus in pots instead of in the high ph soil
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Are you only open on Saturday and Sunday?
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Any jaboticaba, persimmon, or atemoya trees, Mike?
When i was there last, Mike had some jabos, and i believe he had atemoyas. Def jaboticaba though.
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Are you only open on Saturday and Sunday?
yes 10am to 5pm both days
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any mangos for sale yet?(the fruit)
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Scored a San Pablo and my weekly sapodilla supply :)
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what fruit is he selling this week?
Congrats on the san pablo! Going to get one soon.
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what fruit is he selling this week?
Congrats on the san pablo! Going to get one soon.
Why bother if you have Fernandez? Fernandez is redder inside.
But....... These trees grow slow I think so put one in a pot for backup or sale
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Mike had a large selection of sapodilla and a handful of mamey.
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I would not say custard apples (reticulata) grow slow.
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I have a problem ;) Once I tasted that fernandez from Lara's, I figured, why not get two types. I like variety. Whether it's rational or not, that's another issue.
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I have a problem ;) Once I tasted that fernandez from Lara's, I figured, why not get two types. I like variety. Whether it's rational or not, that's another issue.
If you got the room, Mike Bender has the fruit trees. I am out of room....last time I looked.
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We will be making a big announcement tonite, stay tuned!
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We will be making a big announcement tonite, stay tuned!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03C4tnCFEMQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03C4tnCFEMQ#)
mod edit: fixed link so it would display.
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We will be making a big announcement tonite, stay tuned!
All excited!!! Whatever it is, I want one of each ;D
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why not go noah-style and get 2 of each! lol
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I am glad I live close by.
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why not go noah-style and get 2 of each! lol
it's a horrible sickness (Noah's Ark syndrome)...when one won't do, and you must have at least 2 of each plant. (at least the rare ones) ;D
(http://s16.postimg.cc/ovcq5sgch/noahs_ark2.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ovcq5sgch/)
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We will be making a big announcement tonite, stay tuned!
Lies!
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I am awaiting with
baited bated breath and am chomping champing at the bit in anticipation
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O.K. So here it is! This weekend Pine Island Nursery will be at the Brevard Rare Fruit Council show on Sat April 26th. They brought with them an incredible selection of tropical fruit trees, including a handful of "Galaxy" mango trees in 3 gallon size. Boys and girls there is no need to call PIN tomorrow or Saturday to buy them at the nursery. Benders Tropical Grove will have all the remaining trees available also for purchase Saturday through Sunday or till we sell out. Both at the show and Benders Grove will be first come first serve, we will not be reserving or holding any available trees. There is a small available amount available both at the show and at Benders Grove. So at 8am Sat in Brevard or 10am in Davie you have the Opportunity to get a Galaxy mango tree I will be selling the 3 gallon trees for $35. I believe they will be the same price at the show. Mike
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Oh my stars! 8)
*The most death metal exclamation one can make. In the vein of such weaker exclamations as "Oh my god." or "WOW".
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Galaxy mango trees 3 gallon size $35 ea. Saturday-Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Pick up only!
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I hope the line isn't back to shotgun rd by the time I arrive ;)
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Mike, I hope you hired some muscle for crowd control. I have seen some of these guys on this forum before. They looked a little shady. ;D
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Mike, I hope you hired some muscle for crowd control. I have seen some of these guys on this forum before. They looked a little shady. ;D
Brandon you volunteering to wear an orange vest for crowd control? :D
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;D
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We should have about 30 trees available Saturday 10 am
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No, I plan on being one of the unruly ones, pushing and shoving to get my galaxy tree! ;D
Mike, I hope you hired some muscle for crowd control. I have seen some of these guys on this forum before. They looked a little shady. ;D
Brandon you volunteering to wear an orange vest for crowd control? :D
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I need another mango tree like I need a hole in the head...I'll see you tomorrow morning at 10:00 to pick mine up. ;D
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like lambs to the slaughter! ;D
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Bender any mangos for sale yet?
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still a little early. I'd say give it another month
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No mangoes yet
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Just to add a little juice to the fire! Got a few more Fernandez and San Pablo custard apples, Pace. Viejo, and Lorito Mamey. Grafted soursop "Miami" variety, a couple of grafted Emperor lychees. And everything else under the sun!
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What type of fresh fruit will you have tomorrow?
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Sapodilla and a few caimito and a few canistel. One Mamey left
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We are OPEN and the Galaxy's are flying outta here. Come and get em!
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Got my Galaxy, now where to plant it?
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I imagine that's the dilemma most of us that got one are going to have. Time to get... creative.
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Got my Galaxy. Went in planning to get only that, but came home with a Rapoza and a Fairchild.
The trees look great! Thanks Mike.
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Got my Galaxy. Went in planning to get only that, but came home with a Rapoza and a Fairchild.
The trees look great! Thanks Mike.
thank you !!!!
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Of course, I couldn't go without picking up a Galaxy mango. While at Bender's Grove, Mike was kind enough to talk me into a Pakistani Mulberry and a Miami Sour Sop. They were finally determined to be must haves, of course. My existing Pakistani mulberry has gone into decline after being in the ground for about 17 years and now supports a Vietnamese red Dragon Fruit. The sour sop is my fourth attempt to plant a tree that can provide a mature fruit produced in my yard. Thanks Mike.....great trees, great prices, as always.
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This was the first time I ever stepped on Mike's property and came home with only ONE tree! I'm proud of myself, I tell ya. Now if I can just find a spot in my yard for these new black mangos...
Oh, and nice to meet you mangokothian.
Keith
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This was the first time I ever stepped on Mike's property and came home with only ONE tree! I'm proud of myself, I tell ya. Now if I can just find a spot in my yard for these new black mangos...
Oh, and nice to meet you mangokothian.
Keith
Nice to meet you too. And some day, I will walk away with just one tree as well. I hope.
Arun
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Anyone who was not able to come by yesterday can stop by today, we still have some Galaxy mango trees left. Mike
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I thought those weren't being released until 2015
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I thought those weren't being released until 2015
We had a handful that were ready to go. So I begged and pleaded for their release
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Just got my hands on a few more Galaxy mango trees, will have them available for
Wednesday and the weekend. Thanks to everyone who came by and got them this past weekend.
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after working 32hrs overtime in 2 days :o a Galaxy reward is in my future. See ya Wednesday Mike.
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32 hours? sounds like you need a 2-tree reward. Galaxy and __________. ;D
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I'm going to try to get over there today, I feel a little Galaxy calling my name!
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I thought those weren't being released until 2015
We had a handful that were ready to go. So I begged and pleaded for their release
How much are these most recent parolees being sold for?
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3 gallon Galaxy $35 each
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3 gallon Galaxy $35 each
But for George, the cost will be $100. We must keep you in check. Have you skipped your meetings? ;)
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Mike
Do you have any more grafted Emperor lychees. and what size.
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Mike
Do you have any more grafted Emperor lychees. and what size.
I have 2 left in 3 gal
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3 gallon Galaxy $35 each
But for George, the cost will be $100. We must keep you in check. Have you skipped your meetings? ;)
Rob,
I already over paid for my Galaxy as it was a limited release from the forum auction. If only it were grafted by Campbell, it would be a "true collectors item" worth the inflated rate Sheehan bled me for. Perhaps getting the handful of trees on the Excalibur list that I don't have will ease my woes. Please try not to slip me the Coc this time Rob.
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This weekends fruit availability:
Jakfruit seedling variety
Soursop
Sapodilla
Mamey. Magana
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The Jackfruit seedling is from what cultivar? Not that I really have room for another Jak .. ;)
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I think he means fruit for consumption, rather than fruit trees.
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I think he means fruit for consumption, rather than fruit trees.
Thanks Jeff. Correct this is FRUIT availibility
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Ok cool. Got it
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Have a few 7 gallon Red Jaboticaba $75 each
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This weekend at Bender's Tropical Grove
Tree availibility: we just got in a few Fernandez and San Pablo Custard apple trees in 3 gallon size $35ea
Grafted Soursop 1- gal $30. 3 gal $45. "Miami" variety
Grafted Emperor lyche 3 gal $45
Red Jaboticaba big 7 gal trees $75
And our usual great selection!
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This weekend fruit selection
Mamey: Magana and Pace
Sapodilla: asst varieties
Purple Caimito
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Do you have "South Florida" persimmon trees?
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Do you have "South Florida" persimmon trees?
yes we. Have them in 3 gal size $35
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Do you have "South Florida" persimmon trees?
yes we. Have them in 3 gal size $35
Thanks, Mike! I can't come by today, but when will you be open again?
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Do you have "South Florida" persimmon trees?
yes we. Have them in 3 gal size $35
Thanks, Mike! I can't come by today, but when will you be open again?
We are open every Wed,Sat and Sun 10-5
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Red Jaboticaba big 7 gal trees
that was one big tree, now where to place it. My 56hrs of overtime reward.
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Mike
Do you have any more grafted Emperor lychees. and what size.
I have 2 left in 3 gal
Is there an advantage to grafted lychee vs air-layer?
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In general, a grafted tree will have a better root system. Some tree do not graft well so they are air layered. The Emperor specifically is very finicky with air layering however does do well when grafted.
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Mike, Any idea of the fresh fruit availability for this weekend yet?
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Will post availibity tomorrow night
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Are you able to post a picture of the 7gallon red jabo? just wondering about the 'large'-ness of it.
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Are you able to post a picture of the 7gallon red jabo? just wondering about the 'large'-ness of it.
They are nice size 7 gal trees Ppro. 5 ft with pot 2 1/2 year old trees
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Have a few 7 gallon Red Jaboticaba $75 each
Hoping to stop by for one of these over the weekend. Only hope I can fit it in my little car! :-[
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We will get it to fit. We should have Mamey ( pace and magana) sapodilla, and a handful of caimito,canistel and soursop this weekend fruit wise.
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I ate one of the pace mameys I got from you yesterday. It was really great. I am really happy I have a tree in the ground.
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I should be there Saturday at 10 to be sure to also catch some of the mamey and canistel. I've been considering planting both but turning over a new leaf ... going to try to actually taste and like the fruit before I plant anything else! ::)
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I ate one of the pace mameys I got from you yesterday. It was really great. I am really happy I have a tree in the ground.
I like Pace because it tastes much different than most others, like caramel to me.
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I should be there Saturday at 10 to be sure to also catch some of the mamey and canistel. I've been considering planting both but turning over a new leaf ... going to try to actually taste and like the fruit before I plant anything else! ::)
always best to taste what you plan to plant.
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Agree, tastes just like caramel. Awesome fruit.
I like Pace because it tastes much different than most others, like caramel to me.
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Fruit for sale this weekend May 17-18
Mamey: Pace, Magana
Sapodilla assorted varieties
Soursop (guanabana)
Canistel: Bruce and seedling variety
Caimito (purple)
Come and get em!
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Mike, You have any Grimal Jaboticaba trees for sale?
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We are growing them. Very small at the moment
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Mike
Do you have any more grafted Emperor lychees. and what size.
I have 2 left in 3 gal
Is there an advantage to grafted lychee vs air-layer?
Grafted trees have better root system, less likely to be knocked over in a hurricane. Still if you read
Whitman's book he favored air layers, because if knocked over can resprout from trunk and still be same cultivar, whereas if a grafted tree breaks below graft line you've lots the cultivar.
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Are you able to post a picture of the 7gallon red jabo? just wondering about the 'large'-ness of it.
Here's a pic of the one I picked up today. Hope it helps! :)
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Looks great! I may have to get over there soon.
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Hi Mike, Any idea of fruit availability for tomorrow? Thanks!
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Hi Mike, Any idea of fruit availability for tomorrow? Thanks!
. Just some sapodilla, nothing else till the weekend
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Bender give me a shout when the mangos are available, notify me first, hehe. I will buy a couple looking to try different varieties this year. I want to be like joep450
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This Memorial day weekend we will be open both Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6pm. We have tons of mangoes for sale as well as all kinds of tropical fruit trees. We have grafted green caimito In 3 gallon size $35 each, limited supply. Pick up only.
Mangoes available: Pickering,Glenn,Gold nugget,Fairchild,lemon meringue,Edward,Chocanon,nom doc Mai,jean Ellen,Rosigold,ivory,Carrie,phillipine(carabao) etc.
this is from last year's memorial day so don't want to confuse anyone. My question: are phillipine mango and carabao mango the same?
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I believe it is
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My question: are phillipine mango and carabao mango the same?
They are not the same as far as I am concerned. I have two distinctly different trees. They are similar though.
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Mike, Any idea of fruit availability for the weekend? Anxiously awaiting mangoes ... ;D
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Right now for this weekend. Looks like magana Mamey, Sapodilla, a few assorted mangoes( maybe)
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what kind of mangos?
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Will def be there for some mamey and hopefully some mangoes, thanks!
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Thanks for stopping by.
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Morning Mike, Any fruit today? Mangoes I bought over the weekend are long gone and they were sooooo good!
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To a of all kinds of mangoes. Be here all day
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Hi Mike,
Not sure I understand your post.
Are these abbreviations I need to learn?
Or spell-check gone awry?
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All kinds of mangoes available today.
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how much for the mangos?
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$2 lb
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We will have tons of mangoes and Doni avocado this weekend. Glenn,Manillita,Haden, van dyke,Chocanon,florigon,Carrie, etc
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Tons of mangoes available this weekend! Numerous varieties. Too my much to list.
Also avocado, Mamey,canistel,sapodilla,caimito and more. Open sat and sun 10am to 5pm
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Hi Mike, What's the fruit availability for today? Thanks!
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Mangoes avocado Mamey sapodilla
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Mangoes avocado Mamey sapodilla
Great, planning to drop by after work, save me some! ;)
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Thanks Mike for the awesome goodies, this is going to be a great week!
For those who haven't been by Bender's for some mangoes, you gotta get over there. Today's haul included choc anon, baileys marvel, nam doc mai, carrie, glenn, florigon, Pickering, Haden and manilita (did I forget anything?)!
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That is a better haul then I got from the fruit and spice park last thursday. One of the nam doc mai from the batch Mike had two weeks ago was the best I have ever eaten!
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Tons of Mangoes available for this weekend! Doni avocados and more! Come and get em if you need them. Fruit stand opens at 9am tomorrow! That is all!!!!
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Hi Mike, What kind of mangoes will you have this available weekend? Thanks!
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Bender's Grove will be closed till July 16th. See you all at the fruit conference!
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a well-deserved break from your 7-day weeks!! Enjoy 8)
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Bender's Grove will be closed till July 16th. See you all at the fruit conference!
This is a conspiracy...just as I am about to board a plane to FL and drive to Davie...enjoy the conference....perhaps next time...
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Just found a few more Galaxy mango trees in 3 gallon size, I forgot I had them so if anyone wants one we will have them available Wednesday.
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Hey Bender: What flavor of mango do you have for sale tomorrow?
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Hey Bender: What flavor of mango do you have for sale tomorrow?
we have an assortment. Of a little of everything
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This weekend we will have a couple of nice fig varieties available, we will be taking orders till Friday, trees available for pick up this weekend only. Limited supply, we will have Texas Blue giant and violet de Bordeaux @ $35 each nice big trees! Lemme know!
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This weekend we will have a couple of nice fig varieties available, we will be taking orders till Friday, trees available for pick up this weekend only. Limited supply, we will have Texas Blue giant and violet de Bordeaux @ $35 each nice big trees! Lemme know!
pretty cool! it's hard to find those varieties, let alone a decent sized tree.
I've had Violet de Bordaux and was impressed!! It seems like a winner for FL conditions...
I've heard good things about Texas Blue Giant...seen pics of the fruits...they're huge!!
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Nice trees for sure. Nice to have something other than brown turkey. I am container growing both and they pump out the fruit.
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Nice trees for sure. Nice to have something other than brown turkey. I am container growing both and they pump out the fruit.
My figs don't do well. Ishia and Br Turkey. So both of these___ Texas Blue giant and violet de Bordeaux____ Do OK in Florida heat and humidity? Do you see spring and fall production by them? Or summer? Winter? Are you using fungicide?
thanks!
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I learned with figs to leave them alone and let mama nature do her thing, both have bee. Pretty good producers. Had not had them long enough to see specific fruiting times, but PIN has them both in ground and they fruit profusely.
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I learned with figs to leave them alone and let mama nature do her thing, both have bee. Pretty good producers. Had not had them long enough to see specific fruiting times, but PIN has them both in ground and they fruit profusely.
Thanks!
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This weekends goodies:
FRUIT: mango: gold nugget,Mallika,Lancetilla,Kent
Avocado:Russell, Beta, Brogdon,Doni,Simmonds
Also Starfruit,Dragon Fruit,sugar apples
Trees we have a handfull of Angie, Maha Chanok,manillita
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This weekends goodies:
FRUIT: mango: gold nugget,Mallika,Lancetilla,Kent
Avocado:Russell, Beta, Brogdon,Doni,Simmonds
Also Starfruit,Dragon Fruit,sugar apples
Trees we have a handfull of Angie, Maha Chanok,manillita
I will vouch for Kent and Gold nugget as being solid choices for August mango production in South Florida. This production coming after the peak of mango season when we get inundated. Both are kind of late but not as late as Keitt which is the latest mango tree
My 2014 Kent and Gold nugget trees have mangoes on them today the 9th of August.
My Gold nugget tree started fruit production sooner from when planted than my Kent tree. Kent fruits are larger and reddish. Which entices mango thieves
Gold nugget turns from green to yellow when ripe so is not so attracting to thieves
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FYI, all the Angie and Maha Chanok and Manillita have e sold out. Till the next batch. Thank u all who got these beauties!
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We have lots of different fruit available this weekend.
Mango: Kent, Keitt,gold nugget,,Palmer
Avocado. Beta, Simmonds,Russell, Hialeah red
Abiu
Starfruit
Sugar apples
Jakfruit
Dragon fruit
White sapote
While they last open till 5 pm today
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This Saturday and Sunday, Labor Day weekend we will have Biew Kieu longan for sale @ $3lb. Delicious!!!
Also all our regular goodies Avocado. Dragon fruit, Starfruit. Etc.
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Is the season done for mangos?
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Mangoes are done
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Mangoes are finished
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Labor Day weekend fruit availability
Longans (Biew Kiew) $3lb
Acocado: Catalina, Russell,Hialeah Red, Beta $2lb
Jafruit: Black Gold, Gold nugget, Seedling var $2lb
Sugar Apples $5lb
Starfruit $2lb
Dragon Fruit $3lb
Abiu $5lb
White Sapote $4lb
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Deal of the day 15 lb boxes of Biew Kiew longan $35. While they last!
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Thanks to all the forum members that came out for fruit and trees this past weekend, we sold out of Abiu, White Sapote, Sugar apples
and sold tons of great Avocados, Starfruit, and Dragon Fruit,and Jakfruit, Longans sold out also. I certainly appreciate all the support! You Guys and Gals are the best!
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This weekends fruit goodies:
Avocado: Catalina. Russell. Hialeah red. Purple
Jakfruit
Starfruit
Abiu
White sapote
Sugar apps
Passion fruit
Biew Kiew Longans
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man I need to make it over to benders to buy out his fruit!
I would raid the abiu, passion fruit, biew kiew and sugar appz!
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This weekends fruit availability:
Avocado: Catalina, Russell, Hialeah Red, Purple
Jakfruit: Black gold, Black gold/Tabouey, Cheena, Seedling variety
Longan: Biew Kiew, Kohala
Dragging fruit red and white
Abiu
Sugar apple
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Anyone who missed out on the Jakfruit festival and are looking for any of those varieties that were offered,
Let me know. I have access to many of the varieties offered. Pick up only 2- gal size $25 each. Pre order trees will be available the following week. Thanks Mike
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Jakfruit tree varieties available from the festival, Papi, Fairchild first, sweet Fairchild
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Sweet Fairchild was a good-tasting Jak! Large, round, and beautiful fruit, too.
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Sweet Fairchild was a good-tasting Jak! Large, round, and beautiful fruit, too.
Yes it is.
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Nobody block my parking spot, See you Wednesday.
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Fruit availability for this weekend:
Avocado: Russell,Catalina, Hialeah Red, Purple, Miguel
Last of the Longan: Biew Kiew. Nice big fruit
Jakfruit
Abiu
Dragon fruit
Starfruit
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Fruit availability for 9-27 & 28th
Avocado: Catajina, Bacon,Hialeah Red, Purple, Haas
Longan: Biew kiew
Jakfruit: Black Gold
Starfruit
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Fruit Availibility for OCT 18-19
Avocado: Marcus Pumpkin,Catalina, Tonnage, winter Mexican, Miguel, Oro negro
Jakfruit: Black Gold
Longans: Biew Kiew
Persimons: Triumph
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it's fun to look at your old posts to see when certain fruits are in season/available in south FL.
you always have a superb selection of fruits and plants!
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it's fun to look at your old posts to see when certain fruits are in season/available in south FL.
you always have a superb selection of fruits and plants!
Thanks buddy!
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This weekends fruit availability:
AVOCADO: Catalina,Tonnage,Hall<Marcus Pumpkin,Haas,Winter Mexican,Oro Negro,Miguel
LONGAN: Biew Kiew (The very last of them)
PERSIMMON: Triumph
CANISTEL: Ross Sapote
JAKFRUIT: Black Gold
We also have a handful of Austrailan grafted mulberry trees and White Mulberry trees available, hurry, these hard to find varieties won't last!
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it's fun to look at your old posts to see when certain fruits are in season/available in south FL.
you always have a superb selection of fruits and plants!
Thanks buddy!
Dittos on that!!!! I have often gotten a good idea when a particular variety mango, avocado, sapodilla etc is ripe by referring back to Benders Grove posting on fruit for sale. Obviously I do this so that I have a good idea what season a fruit tree I am thinking about planting will yield ripe fruit.
I most definitely want to know what time a year a certain variety mango, avocado, sapodilla etc is coming in ripe. Or to be more accurate, when it tends to come in ripe.
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This weekend fruit selection:
LONGAN: Biew Kiew
AVOCADO : Marcus Pumpkin, Miguel, Tonnage, Hall, Oro Negro, Winter Mexican, Haas
PERSSiMON: Triumph
CANISTEL: Ross Sapote
Jakfruit: Golden Pillow
Last of the Longans don't miss out!
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i wonder if there are any vegan or vegetarian clubs/organizations you can reach out to?
I would think your grove/fruit stand would be an oasis for them.
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i wonder if there are any vegan or vegetarian clubs/organizations you can reach out to?
I would think your grove/fruit stand would be an oasis for them.
They come by word of mouth! We pretty much sell out every weekend.
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Mike I have to move near you man ! my CO. Has a branch in Deerfield Beach Don't know how close or far is it from you .
Take care Ed.
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This weekend fruit selection:
LONGAN: Biew Kiew
AVOCADO : Marcus Pumpkin, Miguel, Tonnage, Hall, Oro Negro, Winter Mexican, Haas
PERSSiMON: Triumph
CANISTEL: Ross Sapote
Jakfruit: Golden Pillow
Last of the Longans don't miss out!
Those triumph persimmons were delicious!!!
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This weekend fruit selection:
LONGAN: Biew Kiew
AVOCADO : Marcus Pumpkin, Miguel, Tonnage, Hall, Oro Negro, Winter Mexican, Haas
PERSSiMON: Triumph
CANISTEL: Ross Sapote
Jakfruit: Golden Pillow
Last of the Longans don't miss out!
Those triumph persimmons were delicious!!!
Ya they were, and I still have two ripening up. The big one I bought at Doris was fairly mehh.
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Are they all seedless? I didn't have any seeds in the 4 or 5 i ate
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Persimmons are dioecious trees. I believe most named cultivars, like the Triumph etc., are self-fruitful female trees. They are capable of producing fruit on their own, however without a male tree near by, there will be no fertilization and thus no seeds.
:)
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We still have plenty of Avocados, Longans, Perssimons,Dragon fruit and Ross Sapote Canistel available for today! Stop on by and get your yummies!
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Persimmons are dioecious trees. I believe most named cultivars, like the Triumph etc., are self-fruitful female trees. They are capable of producing fruit on their own, however without a male tree near by, there will be no fertilization and thus no seeds.
:)
SWEEEEEET! ;D
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x
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This weekend fruit selection:
Biew Kiew longan. We just picked the very last of them, last chance to get some till next year!
Avocado: Hall, Tonnage, Marcus Pumpkin, winter Mexican,Haas, Oro Negro
Persimmon: Truimph
Canistel : Ross Sapote, Bruce
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Those ross sapotes were so creamy!! Great fruit selection lately!!
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Last year we offered gift certificates for the holidays and it was a great success, this year we will once again have gift certificates available.
If there is a special topical fruit tree you would like to give as a gift to a friend or family member, let us know, if we do not have it in stock,
we will do our best to locate it for you!
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Fruit this weekend?
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Avocado
Canistel
Dragon fruit
Persimmon
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Ever carry abiu trees?
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Yes we have abiu trees
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This weekends selections:
Avocados: Oro Negro, Choquette, Marcus Pumpkin, Tonnage
Bruce Canistel
Dragon fruit
Open till 4pm Saturday 5pm Sunday
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thumbs up to the Bruce Canistel, sweet and creamy.
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Mike, what time does your black friday sale open? Just want to make sure I get parking spot--maybe I will just set up a tent ;)
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Mike, what time does your black friday sale open? Just want to make sure I get parking spot--maybe I will just set up a tent ;)
Closed Friday open Saturday. I ain't Walmart lol
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;D Happy Thanksgiving!!
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;D Happy Thanksgiving!!
you too my friend!
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How much are avo's?
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Oro Negro $2lb all others as available $1 lb.
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Mike I have to move near you man ! my CO. Has a branch in Deerfield Beach Don't know how close or far is it from you .
Take care Ed.
Deerfield should be around 30-40 minutes tops from Bender's.
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Thanks Gary That's Close Enough Brother ;)
Ed
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Fruit availability for Dec 5th & 6th
Avocado: Oro Negro, Miguel, Monroe, Choquette
Canistel: Bruce
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All those who pre-ordered the new Jakfruit varieties from me that PIN has grafted up, your trees will be available
for pickup next weekend, I sent everyone a PM if you did not receive it PM me the trees look healthy and great and
were all hand selected. Thanks Mike
P.S. anyone else interested PM me I have a few nice extras available, all these were the nicest ones available
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Fruit availability for December 13 and 14
Avocado: Oro Negro, Choquette, Monroe, Haas (This is the last of the Oro Negro and Choquette
Longan: Biew Kiew (We have some available from a very late blooming tree) This will be the very last of them
Canistel: Bruce and a seedling variety
Starfruit
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I can't wait! Thanks
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The Nam Phet Longan, when will you have it and what do you think of it. I have never tasted it ,but it being a late fruiter would add to the season.
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Mike
The Nam Phet Longan, when will you have it and what do you think of it. I have never tasted it ,but it being a late fruiter would add to the season.
Hoping to have themate spring, taste is very good like Biew kiew but the fruit is not as big
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The new jakfruit varieties will be available for pickup this weekend. We also have a few extras. Mike
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This weekends fruit selection:
Avocado: Oro Negro, Monroe, Haas, Choquette
Canistel: Bruce and seedling variety
Longan: Biew Kiew
Caimito: Purple
Starfruit
We will also be releasing the 4 new Jakfruit tree varieties developed by Pine Island, Tangerine,Orange Crush, Rs-22, Cantaloupe available in 3 gallon size $35
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Went in bright and early and claimed mine. The trees looked great and I got some longan, caimito, and avocado while I was there. Mike, always a pleasure and I very much look forward to getting some more hard to find stuff from the collectors nursery. Thanks again
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Went in bright and early and claimed mine. The trees looked great and I got some longan, caimito, and avocado while I was there. Mike, always a pleasure and I very much look forward to getting some more hard to find stuff from the collectors nursery. Thanks again
thank you, Georgio, great to see you and Sleepdoc
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Thanks mike for the new Jacks ! I ended up with 3 very healthy looking trees.
Now I just have to figure out where to plant them :)
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What do you have available today and tomorrow, Mike? Thanks.
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Avocado,Starfruit and some passion fruit.
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Just picked the very last of the Oro Negro avocados. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10-5 first come $2lb
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Fruit availibility for Jan 3-4
Avocado : Oro negro, Monroe, Lula
Starfruit
Canistel
Passion fruit
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What are your hours on 3rd, Mike?
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We are open 10-5
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Thanks Mike. We will try to make it today.
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I want to say thank you to Mike. He is a really nice guy. It was pleasure to meet him. We will definitely visit his place again when we are down there next time.
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Was great to meet you! Thank you.
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We have some Diamond River Longans in 1-gal size available. Pre-order only. We won't be stocking these. Hurry. $25ea.
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Got my hands on some nice 3 gallon Himalayan Mulberry trees. Pre order only a small handful available. Pm to reserve.
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Himalayan, my wife is gonna be happy with that. That was the family favorite from a fruit and spice park visit early 2014.
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Himalayan, my wife is gonna be happy with that. That was the family favorite from a fruit and spice park visit early 2014.
So mulberry trees do okay in our climate? You'd think they require a colder winter.
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They thrive here.
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Got my hands on some nice 3 gallon Himalayan Mulberry trees. Pre order only a small handful available. Pm to reserve.
Mike, are they from the tree at F&S park?
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Just 2 Himalayan mulberries left. Hurry!
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Do the himilayan mulberry trees get large? Are they everbearing?
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Mike, which do you like better--Monroe or Oro Negro avocado?
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Mulberry trees get large but can be pruned manageable . I like the Oro Negro. Monroe close second.
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1-mulberry left. Who is gonna be the proud owner?
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1-mulberry left. Who is gonna be the proud owner?
To let people k ow. This is the long worm like fruit (similar in shape to the green mulberry) that turns more a red color (as opposed to dark purple/black with more of a raspberry like flavor, correct?
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Yes
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Himalayan mulberries all spoken for. Thanks everyone. Mike
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Hi, I saw that you are the very few who carry the "Reed" avocado. Are you sure you can't ship that to CA? Last time you told me you couldn't do that. I would really like that particular avocado tree. I can pay for extra shipping if needed. I can order a few different trees if you can do that. Thanks.
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Hi, I saw that you are the very few who carry the "Reed" avocado. Are you sure you can't ship that to CA? Last time you told me you couldn't do that. I would really like that particular avocado tree. I can pay for extra shipping if needed. I can order a few different trees if you can do that. Thanks.
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/avocado-viewer/ (http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/avocado-viewer/)
How about contacting Pine Island nursery? They will ship but do they have it right now?
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We do not ship. We do not bVe that. rusty in stock at the moment. Sorry.
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ok thank you guys.. I'm looking for someplace online I can just order from.. I have a toddler and a baby coming soon.. I barely have time to watch the TV shows that I want.. :( I hope to find a place and just order from it and have it delivered.. ::)
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ok thank you guys.. I'm looking for someplace online I can just order from.. I have a toddler and a baby coming soon.. I barely have time to watch the TV shows that I want.. :( I hope to find a place and just order from it and have it delivered.. ::)
Me too, congratulations, and I hear you! ;)
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Fruit Availibility for Jan 10-11
Avocado: Monroe, Lula, very ripe Oro Negro ( this is the very last of our crop )
Passion Fruit
Sapodilla
Purple Caimito
Starfruit
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Sent message on your site, did not even think of asking here. What do you have as far as smaller mango trees "dwarfs/condo", avocado and anything else that can be controlled in size that is yummy. Already have lemon meringue and cogshall mango. Will try to swing by next week either way to check you out, very close to me.
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Sent message on your site, did not even think of asking here. What do you have as far as smaller mango trees "dwarfs/condo", avocado and anything else that can be controlled in size that is yummy. Already have lemon meringue and cogshall mango. Will try to swing by next week either way to check you out, very close to me.
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Lemon Meringue is definitely not a smaller sized or easy to control variety.
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Lemon meringue is my big tree center piece in my backyard, she can grow as big as she wants but gonna try and keep her around 15ft high. Just want smaller trees now that I can fill in other not so big spaces.
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New Canistel variety ready in a few weeks. Very limited supply.
The variety is called Arue very large pointed fruit These were just stepped
Up into 3 gallon pots. They need a few weeks to root in $35 each while they last. Pm to reserve
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New Canistel variety ready in a few weeks. Very limited supply.
The variety is called Arue very large pointed fruit These were just stepped
Up into 3 gallon pots. They need a few weeks to root in $35 each while they last. Pm to reserve
There has been some discussion about this variety in the past and positively identifying it. Other than Julia Lara, who described it just as you did with nothing more, nobody seems to have any infor on the variety. I did see the mother plant and it had a beautiful bushy growth habit although I dont kniw if that was natural or from trimming.
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Yup. Just heArd about it for the first time this morning. Sounded good.
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Just a technical comment, I believe the canistel is Aru, and the avocado is Arue.
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Just a technical comment, I believe the canistel is Aru, and the avocado is Arue.
typical teacher lol
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Just a technical comment, I believe the canistel is Aru, and the avocado is Arue.
typical teacher lol
;D Just blame it on the phone's voice recognition
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Hahaha
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Mike, when do you think you'll have Lemon Zest mango trees?
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I have nice big 3 gallon size
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Just got my hands on a few more Himalayan Mulberry trees in 3 gal size of anyone is interested. PM me.
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Just got my hands on a few more Himalayan Mulberry trees in 3 gal size of anyone is interested. PM me.
When are they going to be available for pickup for those who reserved from the first offering?
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I have them ready to go. Anytime this Saturday or Sunday 10-5.
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Fruit availibility for Jan 17&18
Avocado: very limited and the very last of them. Monroe, Lula, Haas
Sapodilla
Starfruit
Passion fruit
Caimito
Miracle fruit
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Those who reserved the Himalayan mulberry trees please pick them up this weekend sat or sun 10-5. Thanks. P.S. We have a few more available to anyone who would like one.
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Avocado
Caimito
Sapodilla
Starfruit
Passion fruit
We are also having a 1- gal tree sale. Tea, coffee, miracle fruit, lemon grass, black pepper, Goni Berry, Ginger etc.
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what type of avocadoes will you have this week at the fruit stand?
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what type of avocadoes will you have this week at the fruit stand?
Lula
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Sorry I missed this, how many coffee do you have left? Are any in larger pots? And what are the prices if you can state them here?
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Coffee only in 1 gal. $20 comes in a decorative pot
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Fruit availability for Jan31-Feb1
Sapodilla: Molix, Morena,Medora
Caimito: Purple
Starfruit
We are Open This Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10_2 (Super bowl Sunday)
Last weekend of our 1-gallon tree sale: Goji berry, Tea, Coffee, Lemon grass, bay leaf, Avocado, Ginger, Miracle Fruit
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Good Super Bowl Sunday morning! Just a quick reminder that we will be OPEN today from 10am to 2 pm
so if you need fruit or trees stop by this morning, closing at 2pm on the button! Thanks Mike
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any idea yet as to what fruit will be available this weekend?
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Sapodilla, Starfruit and passion fruit, maybe caimito
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Fruit selection for Feb 7th & 8th
Sapodilla: Molix, Morena, Medora Hasya
Starfruit : Sri Kembangun, Arkin
Caimito: Purple
We will continue our 1-gallon tree sale through this weekend: Coffee, Tea, Cinnamon, Ginger, Bayleaf, Black Pepper, Miracle fruit
lemon grass, Grafted Jakfruit,Grafted Kahalu avocado, Grafted Maha Chanok
Cherry of the Rio grande, Goji berry to name a few
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We will continue our 1-gallon tree sale through this weekend: Coffee, Tea, Cinnamon, Ginger, Bayleaf, Black Pepper, Miracle fruit
lemon grass, Grafted Jakfruit,Grafted Kahalu avocado, Grafted Maha Chanok
Cherry of the Rio grande, Goji berry to name a few
You can grow black pepper in South Florida? Or you need a green house?
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We will continue our 1-gallon tree sale through this weekend: Coffee, Tea, Cinnamon, Ginger, Bayleaf, Black Pepper, Miracle fruit
lemon grass, Grafted Jakfruit,Grafted Kahalu avocado, Grafted Maha Chanok
Cherry of the Rio grande, Goji berry to name a few
You can grow black pepper in South Florida? Or you need a green house?
we grow it. No problem
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Stopped by today to get some chelated iron, kahaluu avocado, and a few other "necessities." As always, thanks, Mike.
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Thx on the black pepper plant !
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Thx on the black pepper plant !
Now for your plan to harvest sea salt from dania beach--lol Seriously, though, I am considering it since they do well in shade.
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Guarana: 3 gal plants on trellis $35. Pre-order and pick up only
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I maw offer seeds (Dracontomelon costatum) or pitanak. is there any of you who are interested?
(http://s12.postimg.cc/bwi4wgk49/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_18.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bwi4wgk49/)
(http://s14.postimg.cc/x1gnnphr1/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_27.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/x1gnnphr1/)
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I maw offer seeds (Dracontomelon costatum) or pitanak. is there any of you who are interested?
(http://s12.postimg.cc/bwi4wgk49/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_18.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bwi4wgk49/)
(http://s14.postimg.cc/x1gnnphr1/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_27.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/x1gnnphr1/)
This should be posted in the buy,sell,trade section. This thread is for Bender's Grove, and should'nt be confused with what you are offering.
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I maw offer seeds (Dracontomelon costatum) or pitanak. is there any of you who are interested?
(http://s12.postimg.cc/bwi4wgk49/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_18.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bwi4wgk49/)
(http://s14.postimg.cc/x1gnnphr1/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_27.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/x1gnnphr1/)
This should be posted in the buy,sell,trade section. This thread is for Bender's Grove, and should'nt be confused with what you are offering.
ok. sorry I just joined this forum.thaks for attantion
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Sorry the guNara not available at this time.
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I maw offer seeds (Dracontomelon costatum) or pitanak. is there any of you who are interested?
(http://s12.postimg.cc/bwi4wgk49/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_18.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bwi4wgk49/)
(http://s14.postimg.cc/x1gnnphr1/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_27.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/x1gnnphr1/)
This should be posted in the buy,sell,trade section. This thread is for Bender's Grove, and should'nt be confused with what you are offering.
ok. sorry I just joined this forum.thaks for attantion
no worries. Welcome!
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I maw offer seeds (Dracontomelon costatum) or pitanak. is there any of you who are interested?
(http://s12.postimg.cc/bwi4wgk49/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_18.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bwi4wgk49/)
(http://s14.postimg.cc/x1gnnphr1/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_27.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/x1gnnphr1/)
Can you suggest me any desired fruit are commonly sought after? I was in the area of Borneo.
This should be posted in the buy,sell,trade section. This thread is for Bender's Grove, and should'nt be confused with what you are offering.
ok. sorry I just joined this forum.thaks for attantion
no worries. Welcome!
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I maw offer seeds (Dracontomelon costatum) or pitanak. is there any of you who are interested?
(http://s12.postimg.cc/bwi4wgk49/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_18.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/bwi4wgk49/)
(http://s14.postimg.cc/x1gnnphr1/Screenshot_2015_02_10_16_41_27.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/x1gnnphr1/)
Can you suggest me any desired fruit are commonly sought after? I was in the area of Borneo.
This should be posted in the buy,sell,trade section. This thread is for Bender's Grove, and should'nt be confused with what you are offering.
ok. sorry I just joined this forum.thaks for attantion
no worries. Welcome!
Gunnar....nice work setting the pick... ;D
you are a team player
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7 gallon Nam Doc Mai mango-- Very nice stout, branched out, thick 1.4" trunk NDM ($60)
Canistel Oro ....being exchanged next week for Fairchild #2 canistel. I prefer the smaller fruits on Fairchild #2. Have never tasted it. I have only eaten lots of Bruce canistel.
Soursop
Guarana
Black pepper
S-Sop and NDM are for a friend
(http://s15.postimg.cc/q1h0e8qpj/IMG_0553.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/q1h0e8qpj/)
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Photos above are only the
NDM next to yellow 40" tape measure. So its about 40" from soil level in pot to the top
Canistel
Black Pepper (in brown paper)
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That's a beautiful Nam Doc. I'm trying to decide on the Nam Doc or the Maha Chanok. Both are suppose to be incredibly sweet with the Maha having a unique complex flavor that some apparently really love or hate. I personally have only tried the Nam Doc and if you haven't had the chance to try one yet I sure you won't be disappointed. It will definitely satisfy your sugar craving for the day.
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That's a beautiful Nam Doc. I'm trying to decide on the Nam Doc or the Maha Chanok. Both are suppose to be incredibly sweet with the Maha having a unique complex flavor that some apparently really love or hate. I personally have only tried the Nam Doc and if you haven't had the chance to try one yet I sure you won't be disappointed. It will definitely satisfy your sugar craving for the day.
I have not tasted Maha but on Saturday when I bought the Nam Doc Mai (at Benders) there was another one that looked the same. Stout leafy and in 7 gallon.
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That's a beautiful Nam Doc. I'm trying to decide on the Nam Doc or the Maha Chanok. Both are suppose to be incredibly sweet with the Maha having a unique complex flavor that some apparently really love or hate. I personally have only tried the Nam Doc and if you haven't had the chance to try one yet I sure you won't be disappointed. It will definitely satisfy your sugar craving for the day.
Not much of a decision. Maha for sure. Taste better and doesn't split constantly.
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Thx on the black pepper plant !
Now for your plan to harvest sea salt from dania beach--lol Seriously, though, I am considering it since they do well in shade.
Black pepper plant in the shade? Good. Gives me more options where to plant it.
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Do you still have caimito available? Is fruit to eat or trees? Interested in trying some and maybe getting a few for mom.
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Thx on the black pepper plant !
Now for your plan to harvest sea salt from dania beach--lol Seriously, though, I am considering it since they do well in shade.
Black pepper plant in the shade? Good. Gives me more options where to plant it.
Yup, everything I have read says shade....they are a vine though so make sure you give it enough room/keep it in check.
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Yup, everything I have read says shade....they are a vine though so make sure you give it enough room/keep it in check.
http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/ (http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/) what plantogram says about growing black pepper vines. Looks like container growing for me due to it liking acid soil plus being too cold sensitive
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Yup, everything I have read says shade....they are a vine though so make sure you give it enough room/keep it in check.
http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/ (http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/) what plantogram says about growing black pepper vines. Looks like container growing for me due to it liking acid soil plus being too cold sensitive
Black pepper is not as vigorous as say passionfruit. It can be grown on a fence, large trellis or on a chupah type structure which would be very decorative as well as functional.
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Pepper plant is fairly easy to grow in a pot. I grew one to fruition here in Maryland in 2 year frame. I would recommend a medium size pot at least, and give it a trellis, but it doesn't mind rewrapping. I've seen farms of black pepper where they grow up vertical poles, no other structures. They can take lower temperatures, but not for long. I agree they're extremely decorative... gives that tropical feel the way the leaves glisten and dark green.
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Yup, everything I have read says shade....they are a vine though so make sure you give it enough room/keep it in check.
http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/ (http://plantogram.com/product/black_pepper/) what plantogram says about growing black pepper vines. Looks like container growing for me due to it liking acid soil plus being too cold sensitive
Black pepper is not as vigorous as say passionfruit. It can be grown on a fence, large trellis or on a chupah type structure which would be very decorative as well as functional.
Had to google chupah...That's my newly acquired knowledge for the day! ;)
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This weekends fruit availibility:
Sapodilla: numerous varieties
Mamey: Magana, Pace
Caimito: Purple
Starfruit
New Arrivals:
Rollinia (seedling)
Ilama (seedling) large pink fruit
Fernandez custard apple(grafted)
SanPablo(grafted)
Fairchild #2 canistel (grafted)
Green and Purple caimito (grafted)
All are in 3 gallon pots $35 each first come basis!
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That Ilama seedling will take a while to fruit.
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That Ilama seedling will take a while to fruit.
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True but there are some people with patience. Lots of calls for them.
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True but there are some people with patience. Lots of calls for them.
Some may not know its not like most other annonas that fruit much quicker from seed.
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I let them know.
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Pace mamey!!!! See you bright and early!
This may not be normal but I have a seedling ilama planted in the ground on 6/22/13 that put out two flowers July of 2014. I got the seeds from Luc in October 2012.
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u lucky frog. u should post a picture of that baby.
Pace mamey!!!! See you bright and early!
This may not be normal but I have a seedling ilama planted in the ground on 6/22/13 that put out two flowers July of 2014. I got the seeds from Luc in October 2012.
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same here...I got an illama seedling, it took about 3yrs to flower...but no fruit set...the tree is about 7ft tall in a 15 gal pot.
u lucky frog. u should post a picture of that baby.
Pace mamey!!!! See you bright and early!
This may not be normal but I have a seedling ilama planted in the ground on 6/22/13 that put out two flowers July of 2014. I got the seeds from Luc in October 2012.
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Here are the pics as requested. Tree is about 6 ft tall.
(http://s24.postimg.cc/89901scwh/Ilama_seedling_flower.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/89901scwh/)
(http://s3.postimg.cc/ad0mb1xvz/Ilama_Seedling.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ad0mb1xvz/)
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Hello Gang;
I was able to find a Nishikawa At Benders , I had a friend pick it up for me , Its a unique looking avocado tree , the leaves looks like if they had a wax coating on them.. I very happy with my 1 Gal Nishikawa , Cant wait to see it grow ..
Ed
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Glad you like it! Good luck with it!!!
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Thanks Mike, I appreciate your help !, Mike I will be spending this up-coming weekend in Miami with the Family, I'm going to stop by and pick-up something ;), .
Take care & be well
Ed
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Sounds good. We will be open Fulltime begining March 1st. This week be here We'd, Sat and Sunday 10-5. Or call me.
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Thanks I Will !
Ed
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Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.
Here are the pics as requested. Tree is about 6 ft tall.
(http://s24.postimg.cc/89901scwh/Ilama_seedling_flower.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/89901scwh/)
(http://s3.postimg.cc/ad0mb1xvz/Ilama_Seedling.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ad0mb1xvz/)
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This weekend fruit selection for Feb28th-Mar 1st:
Sapodilla numerous varieties
Caimito Purple
Mamey Magana
Starfruit
We now carry Citrus trees: Meyer Lemon, Key Lime, Calamondin, Valencia Orange, Ruby Red Grapefruit! all in 3 gallon sizes
Fresh selection of Florida "low chill"Peach trees
Don't forget beginning this weekend we are now open Wednesday through Sunday 10-5
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not sure if they're averse to high pH...the trees in the redlands always look healthy...and I don't think they drench them with chelated Fe.
Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.
Here are the pics as requested. Tree is about 6 ft tall.
(http://s24.postimg.cc/89901scwh/Ilama_seedling_flower.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/89901scwh/)
(http://s3.postimg.cc/ad0mb1xvz/Ilama_Seedling.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ad0mb1xvz/)
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Fruit table is looking good!
(http://s13.postimg.cc/w0j323mpf/20150228_150253.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/w0j323mpf/)
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Fruit table is looking good!
(http://s13.postimg.cc/w0j323mpf/20150228_150253.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/w0j323mpf/)
Looks pretty good. If he was near me I would buy a couple of honey.
Mike, I wish you luck on your business. I saw the video John Kholer did at your place. :)
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Fruit table is looking good!
(http://s13.postimg.cc/w0j323mpf/20150228_150253.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/w0j323mpf/)
Looks pretty good. If he was near me I would buy a couple of honey.
Mike, I wish you luck on your business. I saw the video John Kholer did at your place. :)
Thank you!!
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Interesting. It's been a few years, but the ones at the fruit and spice park always looked really rough.
not sure if they're averse to high pH...the trees in the redlands always look healthy...and I don't think they drench them with chelated Fe.
Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.
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Ya, I think the rain has something to do with it...
Maybe you saw them during a drought?
I remember the posh te looked like hell during a drought, but as of lately with all the rain it looks great...maybe the same for the illama? Or they drench them? Interesting. It's been a few years, but the ones at the fruit and spice park always looked really rough.
not sure if they're averse to high pH...the trees in the redlands always look healthy...and I don't think they drench them with chelated Fe.
Thanks, Brandon. That thing is beautiful. You must have some nice soil. That ilama looks fantastic. I think the soil is the key. They seem to be averse to both high ph and wet soils. I've pretty much given up here. You'll need to post us on the progress.
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Fruit availability for March 6 & 7
Mamey: Magana
Caimito: Purple
Sapodilla
Starfruit
We have gotten in our supply of "low Chill" peach trees for anyone looking for one!
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We have a special offering this weekend: We have 3 gallon Grimal Jaboticaba trees available
in a very limited supply at $35 each, these won't last long so stop on by and get your Grimal on!!
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We have a special offering this weekend: We have 3 gallon Grimal Jaboticaba trees available
in a very limited supply at $35 each, these won't last long so stop on by and get your Grimal on!!
they are early bearing! most of the time they start bearing in about 5-7 yrs....unlike the most common form of jaboticaba (Sabara) which usually takes 7-10 yrs from seed.
Go get a Grimal from Benders, before I buy them all ;D
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We just received a few more Grimal Jaboticabas in 3 gal size for anyone who missed out last week, these will go fast!
call or pm for availability. Thanks, Mike
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Any idea how old these grimals are, Mike?
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Any idea how old these grimals are, Mike?
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I would figure 1-1 1/2 years old at the minimum.
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Fruit availability for 4-11-15
Sapodilla: Molix, Morena, Hasya,Makok, Alano
Mamey: Magana
Caimito: purple
New: we just received an order of bunch grapes in 1-gal pots with trellises, varieties: Tari burgundy bunch, Dunstons Dream
$25 each
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How is the fruit of the Grimal jaboticaba?
When will you be getting more?
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Fruit is excellent and I have a couple in 3 gallon size $35
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Mike, thank you for the service yesterday! Got two trees a Barbados cherry and a longan! Always a pleasure to let you take my money.... Lol
P.s do you remember the variety of the longan tree I got?
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Kohala. Thank you for stopping by.
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Fruit availibility for 4-18-15
Jakfruit: nice seedling variety
Sapodilla: assorted varieties
Guava: White Asians
Caimito: purple
Mamey: Magana
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We have a new bunch grape available called Dunstons Dream. Available in 1-gal size with trellis $25
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We have a new bunch grape available called Dunstons Dream. Available in 1-gal size with trellis $25
What is known of this variety? Is it from UF? I can't find any info online. How does it compare with the Burgundy Bunch grape?
Thanks.
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We have a new bunch grape available called Dunstons Dream. Available in 1-gal size with trellis $25
What is known of this variety? Is it from UF? I can't find any info online. How does it compare with the Burgundy Bunch grape?
Thanks.
Any Dunstons Dream photos and infos?
info on Mr Dunston grape breeder http://floridagrapes.com/dunstan/dunstanlist/ (http://floridagrapes.com/dunstan/dunstanlist/)
@gunnar
How is your Tari Burgundy Bunch doing? Mine is the best performing grape I have. Putting out more young bunches than any of my muscadines in any year. And the bunches are thriving and getting bigger. I have bunches of varying sizes meaning second and (probably) third blooms
Mr Bender usually has Tari
my Tari coming along: you bet I am excited!
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Yup, similar experience here. Most of my other grapes haven't even leafed out yet, but my Burgundy Bunch vine is loaded with green fruit like in your pics.
Looks to be very productive! ;D
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Yup, similar experience here. Most of my other grapes haven't even leafed out yet, but my Burgundy Bunch vine is loaded with green fruit like in your pics.
Looks to be very productive! ;D
Good that your Tari are doing well!!!
BTW---I am talking all of my muscadines in every year have not done as well as Tari this year after 2 years in the ground
Here is more Dunstan grape info and few photos of Dunstan hybrids (http://www.ibiblio.org/grapebreeders/Articles/Bob_Zehnder/Bob.htm). My bet is that Dunstan's Dream is a nice black grape muscadine x vinifera and growing and being eaten (soon) at Pine Island nursery (Homestead Florida) where they also have Tari growing. Also propagating both at Pine Island
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Yup, similar experience here. Most of my other grapes haven't even leafed out yet, but my Burgundy Bunch vine is loaded with green fruit like in your pics.
Looks to be very productive! ;D
Good that your Tari are doing well!!!
BTW---I am talking all of my muscadines in every year have not done as well as Tari this year after 2 years in the ground
Here is more Dunstan grape info and few photos of Dunstan hybrids (http://www.ibiblio.org/grapebreeders/Articles/Bob_Zehnder/Bob.htm). My bet is that Dunstan's Dream is a nice black grape muscadine x vinifera and growing and being eaten (soon) at Pine Island nursery (Homestead Florida) where they also have Tari growing. Also propagating both at Pine Island
???
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We have a new bunch grape available called Dunstons Dream. Available in 1-gal size with trellis $25
Any additional information regarding the "Dunstans Dream"? This hybrid sounds very interesting. Thanks.
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What I have heard of Dunston's dream it is a bunch grape like Tari's Burgundy bunch a very good producer.
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What I have heard of Dunston's dream it is a bunch grape like Tari's Burgundy bunch a very good producer.
If it's anything like Tari, it's a winner!!
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Mike, do you sell those giant white fleshed vietnamese guavas that are sweet when green (the plants)?
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Jeff I carry a variety called Asian or Thai guava. Don't know if it's the same. Big fruit. Don't know the taste cause I don't like guava. Lol
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That might be the one. Is it a white flesh?
Jeff I carry a variety called Asian or Thai guava. Don't know if it's the same. Big fruit. Don't know the taste cause I don't like guava. Lol
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That might be the one. Is it a white flesh?
Jeff I carry a variety called Asian or Thai guava. Don't know if it's the same. Big fruit. Don't know the taste cause I don't like guava. Lol
There is supposedly a white fleshed Vietnamese guava that is different from the white fleshed Thai (the Thai is sometimes referred to as "seedless" however from the ones I have seen do contain some seeds, just a very limited number. I have not tasted the Vietnamese but those who ask for it say that it is on the sweeter side.
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Yes white flesh.
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Thanks for the info. rob. The vietnamese does have seeds, and it's sweet when eaten green -- which is a huge boon, since ripe fruit without larvae don't really exist here. My little urban fruit hunter found a tree. The fruit is delightful, and the owner has offered to let us make a layer, but I'm too lazy :-). Hoping to find one to buy instead :-).
That might be the one. Is it a white flesh?
Jeff I carry a variety called Asian or Thai guava. Don't know if it's the same. Big fruit. Don't know the taste cause I don't like guava. Lol
There is supposedly a white fleshed Vietnamese guava that is different from the white fleshed Thai (the Thai is sometimes referred to as "seedless" however from the ones I have seen do contain some seeds, just a very limited number. I have not tasted the Vietnamese but those who ask for it say that it is on the sweeter side.
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Todays fruit selection
Jakfruit (sold out)
Sapodilla
Caimito (sold out)
Mamey
Green mango
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Fruit availibity for 5-9-15 & 5-10-15
Mauritius Lychee
Jakfruit
Sapodilla
Mamey
Miracle and Jean Ellen mango
Green mango
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curious what type of jackfruit u have now?
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curious what type of jackfruit u have now?
Very goo seedling variety
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picked up a 10 lb jackfruit, 4 lbs of lychee, whatever mangoes were left, and 2 mameys.
Also got a few trees and Dunstan's Dream hybrid grape!
Woohoo fruit bender! ;D
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curious what type of jackfruit u have now?
Very goo seedling variety
I hear the seedling trees are usually the best.
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Fruit availibility for 5-16 & 5-17
Lychee: Sweetheart---sold out
Sapodilla: assorted varieties
Caimito: green & purple------sold out
Mamey: Magana
Mangoes: assorted.
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Yup, similar experience here. Most of my other grapes haven't even leafed out yet, but my Burgundy Bunch vine is loaded with green fruit like in your pics.
Looks to be very productive! ;D
Good that your Tari are doing well!!!
BTW---I am talking all of my muscadines in every year have not done as well as Tari this year after 2 years in the ground
Here is more Dunstan grape info and few photos of Dunstan hybrids (http://www.ibiblio.org/grapebreeders/Articles/Bob_Zehnder/Bob.htm). My bet is that Dunstan's Dream is a nice black grape muscadine x vinifera and growing and being eaten (soon) at Pine Island nursery (Homestead Florida) where they also have Tari growing. Also propagating both at Pine Island
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Does the Tari growth habit exhibit more characteristics from its muscadine heritage? Just wanted to get an idea for my Trellis. As it stands I planted it between two posts about 20' apart 42" off the ground. I'll be attempting two cordons, one in either direction, and hopefully the canes will "drape" downward. How is yours setup?
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It is very vigorous. It will go like crazy once established
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Mike what kind of mangos do you have available this weekend?
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Fruit availability for 5-23 and 5-24
Mangoes, assorted varieties
Lychee: mauritius, Hak Ip
Sapodilla: assorted varieties
Mamey: Magana
Caimito: green and purple
Mammee Apple
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Lots of mangoes available today! Also sapodilla, Mamey and mountain soursop.
Assorted varieties. Glenn, Haden,Manillita,Philippine , Carrie, Chocanon And more
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mountain soursop? wow!
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Mike, do you have (or will you be having) any Lemon Zest, Coconut Cream, Sweet Tart, or Mahachanok mangos?
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Not in any quantity. Been using them for customers to sample.
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Fruit availibility. Mangoes, lychee, sapodilla, avocado, Mamey, mammee apple, mountain soursop. Too many varieties to list.
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mountain soursop? wow!
BTW, save the seeds for rootstocks! they are a great rootstock for some of the rare annonas! (A. salzmannii in particular)
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Adam I will hook u up with seeds. Have a lot of fruit. Tree is ballistic.
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We have a great selection of fruit for this weekend!
Mangoes: Glenn, Bailies Marvel, Fairchild, Manillita, Chocanon, Nom Doc Mai, Phillipine,
Carrie. Rosigold, Lemon Zest, coconut cream, Jean Ellen, Sunrise, PPK, Jaqueline, etc.
Mamey: Magana
White Sapote
Sapodilla: assorted varieties
Avocado: Doni
Mammee Apple
Please do not call and ask to reserve fruit. First come basis!
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We have a great selection of fruit for this weekend!
Mangoes: Glenn, Bailies Marvel, Fairchild, Manillita, Chocanon, Nom Doc Mai, Phillipine,
Carrie. Rosigold, Lemon Zest, coconut cream, Jean Ellen, Sunrise, PPK, Jaqueline, etc.
Mamey: Magana
White Sapote
Sapodilla: assorted varieties
Avocado: Doni
Mammee Apple
Please do not call and ask to reserve fruit. First come basis!
I'll be there Sunday, mid afternoon.
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That might be the one. Is it a white flesh?
Jeff I carry a variety called Asian or Thai guava. Don't know if it's the same. Big fruit. Don't know the taste cause I don't like guava. Lol
There is supposedly a white fleshed Vietnamese guava that is different from the white fleshed Thai (the Thai is sometimes referred to as "seedless" however from the ones I have seen do contain some seeds, just a very limited number. I have not tasted the Vietnamese but those who ask for it say that it is on the sweeter side.
I have the Vietnames guava and it is sweeter than the Thai variety. Large fruit, white thick flesh, greenish yellow skin, and very fragrant.
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Fruit avaibilty for 6-12/6-14
Mangoes: Hayden,Hayden seedling,Bailies Marvel, Glenn,Manillita, Tebow,
PPK, Chocanon, Ivory, Jaqueline, Pickering, Carrie, Valencia Pride, rosigold, Emerald
Phillipine, etc.
Avocado: Doni
Mamey: Magana
Passion fruit: panama red
Soursop
Sapodilla
Mammee apple
And as always tons of trees! Have a great weekend!
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Fruit avaibilty for 6-12/6-14
Mangoes: Hayden,Hayden seedling,Bailies Marvel, Glenn,Manillita, Tebow Young,
PPK, Chocanon, Ivory, Jaqueline, Pickering, Carrie, Valencia Pride, rosigold, Emerald
Phillipine, etc.
Avocado: Doni
Mamey: Magana
Passion fruit: panama red
Soursop
Sapodilla
Mammee apple
And as always tons of trees! Have a great weekend!
Edit for accuracy.
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Thanks :)
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Bad habit working 2 years at PIN! Repeat after me! Young, Young, Young! Shooo lol.
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Tons of Mangoes this weekend! Come and get em!
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Fruit availibility 6-19 thru 6-21
Mangoes: gold nugget, Bailies marvel, Valencia pride, Chocanon, phillipine, Alphonso,
Jaqueline, Carrie, Glenn, ivory,PPK, Pickering,Tebow/Young, lancetilla,Mallika and more.
Avocado: Doni
Passion fruit:panama red
Mamey: Magana
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This Sunday June 21st we will be closing early to enjoy Father's Day. Sorry for any inconvenience. Open 10-1pm
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We will be OPEN this holiday weekend 10-4. Lots of mangoes, avocados and trees!
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how much are you selling a 3 gal. mango for.
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3-gal mango $30
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Man great prices, I have to get down there and pay you a visit soon
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Man great prices, I have to get down there and pay you a visit soon
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Man great prices, I have to get down there and pay you a visit soon
Don't forget Excalibur, it's a worthwhile stop, they're on the way there and back :-)
Ouch...right on the man's business page? That's cold ???
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Hey someone driving THAT far for trees shouldn't miss ANYTHING along the way!
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Man great prices, I have to get down there and pay you a visit soon
Don't forget Excalibur, it's a worthwhile stop, they're on the way there and back :-)
I appreciate the heads up, definitely wont miss Excalibur.
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Yes it would be nice if you would please stay off my page advertising another nursery, I think you could easily send a PM and not clog up my page. I have no issues with any other nursery, but this is how I make a living. Not a hobby.
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Bender's trees are better :-).
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Bender's trees are better :-).
How you doing Jeff? hope all is well! Mike
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We will have 3 Gallon Fruit Punch mango trees available tomorrow for sale!!!
Also 3gallon Venus and Marlus mango trees all at $30 each. First come basis. We open at 10am Wednesday! Get er done!
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Can you give some info on the Marlus Mango.
Thanks
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Will have more info tomorrow when I actually taste one.
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Fruit Punch mango trees are here! 3 gallon size $30. While they last!
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Very exciting that you are offering these varieties!
I know nothing about their growth characteristics, but FP is a damn fine tasting mango.
Venus is pretty darn good too, and seems to have some other advantages from what I've read on the forum.
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Just tried the "Marlys" it was ok, kinda pineapple taste. It is no Maha LZ or FP that is for sure. Have one other one to try later. But one thing for sure, it won't win any contest, but I have had worse.
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Patrick, nice of you to give an honest followup /reply to everyone about that mango and not trying to make a profit off an "ok" tasting mango . Just saying ...it's refreshing . Good job man ! ;)
Mike..Phx Az
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I think Marlys is definitely one that a person would want to taste at least a couple times before deciding whether to buy a tree.
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Mike, do you have Pinkerton avocado trees?
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Patrick, nice of you to give an honest followup /reply to everyone about that mango and not trying to make a profit off an "ok" tasting mango . Just saying ...it's refreshing . Good job man ! ;)
Mike..Phx Az
Who is Patrick??
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We have Fruit Punch mango trees in 3 gal size. They are going fast, still have plenty. Get yours before they are all gone. $30 each first come basis.
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Pinkerton avocado, Mike?
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No sorry don't carry Pinkerton
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What avocados do you have?
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Doni, a seedling variety and some brogdon
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Fruit availibility for this weekend 7-18/7-19
Mangoes: VP, Malika, gold nugget, Emerald, odds and ends
Avocado: Doni, Brogdon, seedling variety
Sapodilla
DragonFruit
Mamey
Star fruit
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Got another batch of Fruit Punch, Venus and Maha Chanok if anyone still needs the trees
No shipping. Pick up only.
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Got another batch of Fruit Punch, Venus and Maha Chanok if anyone still needs the trees
No shipping. Pick up only.
Mike, would you happen to have any Venus mangos for tasting before we purchase the tree?
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No Venus mangoes sorry. Just the trees
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Today's fruit availibility:
Mangoes: gold nugget, Valencia pride, Kent, Bailies marvel, Mallika, lancetilla, Neelam, Keitt, Heidi
Avocados: Doni, Brogdon
Star fruit
Sapodilla
Dragon fruit
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Today tomorrow and Sunday. Lots of mangoes!
Keitt, Kent, Sweet tart, lancetilla, Neelam, Heidi, Juliette, Rapoza, Jacarta. Gold nugget, Mallika and more!
Avocado, Drafon Fruit, Starfruit. All first come basis.
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Which mango trees do you have in 3-gallon?
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Easier to tell me what you are looking for.
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Okay. When I'm sure of what I need and when I can swing by, I'll call you. Right now I'm thinking Mahachanok (which you had on July 22) and Lemon Meringue (PPK). I'm looking for a late variety, as well. I had the chance to try Venus from 2 different locations, and I'm going to pass on that one. I'm waiting to try Beverly.
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We have both Maha and lemon meringue
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mike what is the fruit availability this weekend?
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mike what is the fruit availability this weekend?
Some mangoes and avocado and Starfruit
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which special mangos?
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which special mangos?
Just have gold nugget. And a few odds and ends
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which special mangos?
Just have gold nugget. And a few odds and ends
Mango_fanatics_buyers are depleting my Gold Nuggets. Its a righteous mango. And they are golden (yellow) colored.
Buy some at Benders!
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Fruit availibility 8-15
Mangoes: Keitt, GoldNugget, Beverly, Venus
Avocado: Doni, Simmonds,Russel, Brogdon
Starfruit
Jakfruit
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Fruit availibity.
Mangoes: Keitt, Venus, Gold Nugget
Avocado: Doni, Simmonds, Brogdon, Russell
Starfruit
Jakfruit
All available 8-19-15
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This weekend fruit availibility
Mangoes: Keitt, Venus
Avocados: Brogdon, Simmonds, Russel
Dragon fruit: Vietnamese Jaina
Starfruit
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Avocados: nice fresh picked: Bacon, Oro Negro, Tonnage, Haas.
This weekend Sat & Sun 10-5
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This weekends fruit availibility:
Sapodilla: numerous varieties
Mamey: Magana, Pace
Caimito: Purple
Starfruit
New Arrivals:
Rollinia (seedling)
Ilama (seedling) large pink fruit
Fernandez custard apple(grafted)
SanPablo(grafted)
Fairchild #2 canistel (grafted)
Green and Purple caimito (grafted)
All are in 3 gallon pots $35 each first come basis!
Thanks for the beautiful Fernandez custard apple tree. It didn't take long to produce a enormous fruit. Not the typical Sugar appple\Atemoya\Cherimoya taste or texture but very creamy and fruity. Light years ahead of the typical seedling red custard apples and a keeper for sure.
(http://s23.postimg.cc/jmml6rn47/IMG_1455.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/jmml6rn47/)
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^I just bought one a few weeks ago. That looks amazing, thanks for sharing. Almost purple flesh
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Nice Andrew! My little tree is holding 3 fruit. The seedling I planted a year before flowered like crazy but did not hold a single fruit, even with hand pollination.
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Thanks Andrew for the Fernandez pic. Been thinking about adding a custard apple to the collection, now I have too.
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HI,
BENDERSGROVE can you send mangoes and avocados in italy?
thanks
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This weekend fruit availability:
Caimito (purple)
Mamey: Magana
3-11-16 thru 3-13-16
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I am driving through Thursday afternoon, any chance you will have any Custard apples or other fruit available?
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Sorry, no fruit at this time
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Hey there, Mike. That Taiwanese guava I got from you last year has been incredible. It produces softball sized guavas (HUGE!) that are very sweet when eaten mature green. Very productive too. Definitely the best guava I've had in my garden.
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Hey there, Mike. That Taiwanese guava I got from you last year has been incredible. It produces softball sized guavas (HUGE!) that are very sweet when eaten mature green. Very productive too. Definitely the best guava I've had in my garden.
Is this variety free of fruit flies, Jeff? Or is eating mature green the only way to eat guavas in South Florida?
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I haven't let one get to maturity yet, but I"m pretty sure it would have fly larvae if I did :-). They are very delicious mature green though.