The Tropical Fruit Forum

I'm noticing more nurseries are using AI generated plant descriptions and I HATE it. Whatever happened to the goal of clear and concise information? Nope, instead you need to read 5 paragraphs about "unrivaled fruit tasting experiences" or other embellished filler to get the information you need. Just Fruits and Exotics and Greendreams now use it. I'm sure there are more. I thought about emailing a complaint and still might. Has anyone else noticed this? It makes it difficult when trying to compare varieties.  Rant over lol

I came across this video documentary about a Sicilian immigrant built an underground orchard to protect citrus and other trees from frost and extreme heat. This was back in the early 1900s so it's pretty cool to see the trees still healthy and growing. He even built an underground fish pond. Has anyone visited this place?  If I ever make it back to CA, I'd love to visit.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUKRPoQKynk&ab_channel=KirstenDirksen

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forestiere_Underground_Gardens

I know some might be avoiding the subject but it might be helpful to start a thread on current hurricane prep for your trees. It's been such a quiet year so far, I really thought we would get lucky and it would take a pass for this season.

Does anyone have any tips for the newcomers that might be in the cone?

What trees are most sensitive to saltwater inundation?
 
Are there ways to protect them?
 
How far back do you prune branches to protect from winds?

Just thought this might help someone. Yes they can search but there might be some new advice to give. My thoughts are with ya'll along the west coast of FL.

Looking for grafted white sapote varieties. I don't really care what size. Please send me a pm!

Thank you!