The Tropical Fruit Forum

Hello.

Was wondering if there are any growers out there growing the fruit of the madras thorn. It used to sell by me at a local farmers market but the seller stopped bringing them. Would be willing to pay for the fruit (not seeds). You can comment or dm.


Thanks!

Dude, they grow everywhere just like Cecropia. Like, everywhere. Acres of just Hala in places, they’re used for weaving and paint brushes but not used for food. You don’t grow them , theyre just everywhere. Like an Oak tree with acorns in cali.

Quote from: fruithunterxox on June 10, 2024, 03:49:25 PM

Quote from: Bush2Beach on June 10, 2024, 02:16:03 PM

I've tried them 5+ years ago and don't remember the flavor. The pods have to fall individually when ripe and with rat lung worm , eating fruit off the ground is a dicey proposition. I see the fruits shaping up so will see if I can get a picture and a taste when I see some appropriate drops .

In california? Where specifically?
Hmm interesting. You are growing some currently?

makes a better paintbrush than food source. would be hard to ship as the individual pieces drop to the ground from the fruit as they ripen.

have you had the chance to try them? how would you describe?

Hello all.

I've been dying to try the edible version of the hala/kewda fruit (orange flesh). I heard it tastes like a more dry-pumpkin with a subtle sweetness. I had the opportunity to see it in hawaii but it was unripe.

Would anyone happen to have access to one of these? If so, will pay whatever you think is fair + shipping. I realize this is a bigger ask, but just let me know!

Hey hey,

Been really keen on trying this fruit before potentially attempting to grow it. If anyone is growing the fruit or can point me in a specific direction, would love to buy a small sample amount!

There are some retailed fruit growers who have it, but they don't ship to california.

Thanks in advance!

Will pay whatever is fair, feel free to DM!

Thanks!

great to know! thank you!

My Akebia trifoliata is fruiting heavily this year. They won't be ripe until early September, but I'd be happy to mail you one or two. I'm in Washington State.

Just shot you a DM!

I know Hala fruit is common to grow around beaches/coasts (Hl/FL), does anyone have access to a few of the ripe (orange) fruit bulbs/seeds?

The flavor is very astringent, but super sweet. it's been a while since I last had it and would be willing to pay whatevers fair. Feel free to DM!

Thanks!

Hello,

Was wondering if anyone has access to pond apple. If so, would love to buy. Dm me

Anyone selling these fruits currently?

Is anyone currently selling any emperor lychee fruits?

Quote from: fruithunterxox on May 29, 2023, 01:14:06 PM

Hello! Was wondering if anyone’s selling any santol fruits?

i have it...in season now

shot you a PM!