1
Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Breakfast of champs
« on: October 31, 2024, 05:00:54 PM »21 days? I could clean up all those rambutans in an hour!
That would give me the biggest sore throat in the world!
The Internet's Finest Tropical Fruit Discussion Forum!
"All discussion content within the forum reflects the views of the individual participants and does not necessarily represent the views held by the Tropical Fruit Forum as an organization."
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
21 days? I could clean up all those rambutans in an hour!
That study is on the effects of paclobutrazol on zebrafish. I'm not advocating for the use of paclobutrazol by any means, but we are not zebrafish. If we use that logic, we shouldn't eat onions since they are toxic to dogs.
I do agree with you and others though that I would rather wait than use chemicals on my plants.
I enjoy them in a pot as a patio plant but I can perfectly understand why people don’t plant them out, they are extremely vigorous and apparently shoot up suckers yards away from the mother plant. The fruit is difficult to harvest because it never really ripens all at once and they’re very small usually. It takes a lot of pruning to keep the fruit reachable. The fruit is mildly sweet to very sweet with some varieties having slightly bitter skin (mine is very sweet with slightly bitter skin but I just spit it out, it’s not noticeable unless you really chew and I’ve had others that don’t have this issue). Some I’ve had are less aromatic and some are more (mine has a good amount of that candyish aroma). I know for a fact they grow super well and super fast from cuttings, I’ve rooted and fruited a few personally within a year. I could sell you some cuttings if you’d likeAlways in a cycle of culling trees that don't make good fruit or are taking up unnecessary space.
Even if I had the space, why on earth would I plant a muntingia tree?
What's wrong with them? I believe I have some seeds here I've been meaning to germinate; the description of the fruit sounds good.
Its not that they are bad. There is just no wow! Factor to them. Kindof like the typical white Dragon fruit. The flavor reminds me of how your mouth feels after eating cotton candy but with very little sweetness.
Oddly enough I have seen some very positive descriptions of the fruit online, which is partly why I obtained the seeds, not that they were expensive at all. Is there possibly a large variability in the quality of fruit, or (in your opinion) are some people likely just easily impressed by something "different?"
While they root easy from cuttings , I have never seen them sucker, even in big 20’ x 20’ tree’s.
Super sweet is kinda the opposite flavor profile of bland white flesh dragon fruit.
Always in a cycle of culling trees that don't make good fruit or are taking up unnecessary space.
Even if I had the space, why on earth would I plant a muntingia tree?
What's wrong with them? I believe I have some seeds here I've been meaning to germinate; the description of the fruit sounds good.
Its not that they are bad. There is just no wow! Factor to them. Kindof like the typical white Dragon fruit. The flavor reminds me of how your mouth feels after eating cotton candy but with very little sweetness.
Always in a cycle of culling trees that don't make good fruit or are taking up unnecessary space.
Even if I had the space, why on earth would I plant a muntingia tree?
Yes
Seem to me that your suggestion might damage the roots of tree sapling.
But complaining about a ~2 week delay is nothing and needs some perspective over what's going on in the background.
2 weeks and no communication. Personally, at this point I'd assume they're out of stock and are fighting silverfish seeing what they can throw together from the Y2K bin that hasn't yet turned into a puff of dust.
Hi,
Here’s a shorter version in point form:
Duguetia (Slower-growing, but a few faster options)
Duguetia furfuracea (Araticum): Relatively faster, fruits in 5-7 years.
Duguetia lanceolata: Slightly faster fruiting, depends on climate and care.
Annona (Faster-growing)
Annona squamosa (Sugar Apple): Fruits in 3 years.
Annona cherimola (Cherimoya): Fruits in 3-5 years, prefers subtropical climates.
Annona reticulata (Custard Apple): Fruits in 3-4 years.
Annona muricata (Soursop): Fruits in 3-4 years, best in warm, tropical climates.
Tips for Faster Fruiting
Grafting: Speeds up fruiting, especially for Annona species.
Climate: Ensure tropical or subtropical conditions with plenty of sunlight.
Soil: Well-draining soil and regular watering.
Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer to promote growth and fruiting.
Hope this helps!
Brian laufer raindance s the worst seller ever 16 days and no shippingWww.Raindanceseeds.comBellamys shipped my order the next day
www.seedshuntershop.com
www.bellamytrees.com
Www.happajoesnursery.com
Www.tradewindsfruit.com
Www.andersontropicals.com
Www.wanderlustnusery.com
Anderson it's lik five days
For raindance well. It's been nearly 15 days till. Today no shipping
For now. Bellamys website is the best
Very much agree with this! I've had problems with a couple sellers on this list and they did not resolve the issues in a manner worthy of note or just straight up ignored me.
I highly recommend Kameron with Bellamytrees. Every time I've reached out with an inquiry, concern, or problem he resolved it in a favorable way. IMO, hes the best professional seller in the exotic seed biz. His customer service is unparalleled and nothing short of incredible.
No réponse to my emails nothing
I just want to give him more chance but damn 16 days with no shipping is not sweet
If he is reading this please respond
Dude is not even responding I think I throw my money just like that
For Andersons he have a fantastic seed set
But till now 6 days no shipping and no response
For bellamys he is the best seller for me ships in the next day
I tries also
Tradewinds and they have good service
I actually prefer the slower growth as it does give me time to pplan out on what I can do with them later onI live with my parents and I keep all mine during the winter in the 2nd garage (don't judge, I was going to get a house with a savings after I relocated to where they retired, then the economy pulled the rug from under me) and I'd be in BIG trouble if everything grew fast.
Sorry, pics wouldn't load right initially. They're now included. It's definitely not air layered and shouldn't be a seedling.
I just imported some of Raul's Olosapo seeds. Beforehand I called up the USDA office near me to confirm what was allowable. They stated vermiculite was allowed so long as it didn't obfuscate the seeds totally. They cleared inspection and I received today so it was fine. Ymmv so just call them.
does anyone here enjoy eating noni? i have never had it but I have heard its... special. I have heard that velvet apple smells like cheese and socks but tastes good. interesting. i tried a frozen durian once and didn't really like it, we have some durian ice cream and I have been tasting it to try to acquire the taste. i want to get an engkala plant at some point