Author Topic: skhan yard update 2019 (Read 18327 times)

roblack · « **Reply #50 on:** January 30, 2018, 08:38:40 AM »

I love what you are doing with your yard. A tropical fruit paradise!!

Mark in Texas · « **Reply #51 on:** January 30, 2018, 08:45:21 AM »

Amazing and a lot of work. Very nice!

Having tried a lot of micros products my fave is still Keyplex 350. Flying Dragon rootstock is notorious for poor uptake, chlorosis, and a few Keyplex sprays and frequent soil drenches has the citrus varieties on it nice and green. It's a Florida product and comes in many flavors. https://www.keyplex.com/products/

STEM is another good one.

skhan · « **Reply #52 on:** January 30, 2018, 08:50:51 AM »

Quote from: roblack on January 30, 2018, 08:38:40 AM

I love what you are doing with your yard. A tropical fruit paradise!!

Thanks, its been an investment but I think it will pay me back with lots of shade (save on cooling costs) and fruits.

skhan · « **Reply #53 on:** January 30, 2018, 08:57:23 AM »

Quote from: Mark in Texas on January 30, 2018, 08:45:21 AM

Amazing and a lot of work. Very nice!

Having tried a lot of micros products my fave is still Keyplex 350. Flying Dragon rootstock is notorious for poor uptake, chlorosis, and a few Keyplex sprays and frequent soil drenches has the citrus varieties on it nice and green. It's a Florida product and comes in many flavors. https://www.keyplex.com/products/

STEM is another good one.

I've only recently started spraying mircos.
The main reason I don't is laziness... I mean lack of time.

I've been collecting soluble individual micro fertilizers so I've been mixing matching my own batches based on random scientific papers. (like the Fe, Zn, B mixture for annonas. http://www.greenfarming.in/?articles=effect-of-foliar-sprays-of-zinc-iron-boron-on-flowering-yield-and-quality-of-custard-apple-annona-squamosa-l-cv-sindhan)
I always had a thing for chemistry.

It may come back to haunt me but I'm trying to do low dosages and learn as much as I can about plant nutrition.

skhan · « **Reply #54 on:** January 30, 2018, 10:43:00 AM »

Back Yard

Mango - Glenn

Converted a whole branch to Guava

Mango - Carrie

Changed my mind and transitioning it to a Edgar/ZINC tree.

Mango - Keitt

Mango - Neelam

Added Honey Kiss

Mango - Cogshall

Remove the center of the tree

Mango - Manalita
Starting at 2016

It snapped while I was training the braches. It is growing back better than before.
Added Pickering.

Mango - Phoenix
Starting at 2017

Added M-4

~~Mango - Coconut Cream~~
Imra killed it.

~~Lemon - Meyer~~
Removed

~~Guava - Thai~~
Died

Passion Fruit - Panama Red
Starting at 2016

I have to cut this thing back every year because the catepillers destroy it.

Atemoya - Gefner 1

Atemoya - Gefner 2

Custard Apple - seedling
Starting at 2016

Added Hunucma Amarilla (from JF)

Illama - Red Seedling From Zills
Starting at 2017

Added Genova Red and Anona Rosada (From JF)

Custard Apple - Fernandez
Starting at 2017

Sugar Apple - Big Red Seedling
Starting at 2017

Sugar Apple - Peru Red Seedling
Starting at 2017

Irma pushed it over so I trimmed it back a bit

Loquat - Oliver
Starting at 2017

Avocado - Day
Starting at 2017

Inarched a seedling to help survive the transplant

Starfruit - Lara
Starting at 2017

(Thanks Zands)

Starfruit - Kari
Starting at 2017

Transplanted to a pot finally back in the ground

Starfruit - Island Gold ak Reds Dumpster
Starting at 2017

2015 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksDRyLD
2016 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksd4pZS
2017 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHskMczBUk
2018 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmbJVpVi

Musa · « **Reply #55 on:** January 30, 2018, 06:57:33 PM »

Sayyid, the growth on your trees is absolutely incredible!! I'm happy to see the Kandrians are doing well!

skhan · « **Reply #56 on:** January 31, 2018, 09:00:16 AM »

Quote from: Musa on January 30, 2018, 06:57:33 PM

Sayyid, the growth on your trees is absolutely incredible!! I'm happy to see the Kandrians are doing well!

Thanks Adam,
Great to see you on here.
Can't wait to see how fast they grow in the summer

How are your trees doing, did everything recover from Irma fine?

Ulfr · « **Reply #57 on:** January 31, 2018, 03:53:04 PM »

Looking good!

Johnny Redland · « **Reply #58 on:** February 01, 2018, 07:49:34 AM »

Skhan your trees look beautiful. I really like your pruning and shaping on the mangos. Any recommendations there on technique or timing for the pruning? Thanks

skhan · « **Reply #59 on:** February 01, 2018, 10:30:17 AM »

Quote from: Johnny Redland on February 01, 2018, 07:49:34 AM

Skhan your trees look beautiful. I really like your pruning and shaping on the mangos. Any recommendations there on technique or timing for the pruning? Thanks

Thanks,
I'm taking special care to shape the trees in the front yard with the intention of showing neighbors that fruit trees can look great too.

In general for shaping though.
Get a 3gal single trunk tree in full sun
Tip prune about every 2-3 flushes
Remove the branches growing inward (open vase style)
Remove lower branches when the tree gets bigger to have a clean look at the branching.

Minor pruning after harvest.
If no harvest I do minor pruning for shaping in growing season.

Major pruning I do in February or March (mostly for top working as my trees aren't that big yet)
If its a bigger tree I'd step it down over a few years and aggressively shape and prune the new shoots.

alangr088 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 03, 2018, 02:34:31 PM »

Quote from: skhan on January 29, 2018, 02:59:24 PM

I'll add the backyard soon but editing this is getting crazy.
I'm open to trying a different format if anyone has suggestions

I saw you were looking for ideas on other formats...I created a private Facebook page for my trees. Each tree has its own album. Makes it pretty easy to have everything organized and see the growth of trees.

Musa · « **Reply #61 on:** February 09, 2018, 12:42:03 PM »

Quote from: skhan on January 31, 2018, 09:00:16 AM

Quote from: Musa on January 30, 2018, 06:57:33 PM
Sayyid, the growth on your trees is absolutely incredible!! I'm happy to see the Kandrians are doing well!

Thanks Adam,
Great to see you on here.
Can't wait to see how fast they grow in the summer

How are your trees doing, did everything recover from Irma fine?

The only thing that didn't survive were the papayas. Out of 12 varieties, only 3 survived. I was really bummed. I lost a rare variety i can't find seeds for anymore. I was able to save the guanabana and got about 10 fruits since then.

If you want more banana/plantains let me know. I'll trade for me picking your brain for a bit. I want growth on my trees like yours!

Guanabanus · « **Reply #62 on:** February 09, 2018, 05:19:54 PM »

Thank you for the link to the paper on Sugar-Apple foliar spray, by Sandy Makhmale in Gujarat.

skhan · « **Reply #63 on:** February 19, 2019, 02:30:30 PM »

Update for 2019
I'm starting over with most of my annonas, leaf hoppers really did a number. (Constant multigrafting, and topworking probably didn't help either.)
Also, all the mulch I dumped around the trees could have robbed the soil of a decent amount of N. The leaves look very pale when they do grow.

FRONT YARD

Mango - Lemon Zest / Dupuis / Peach Cobbler

Added Casturi, Kuini, Siamese, Yi Xuan, 5 different seedlings

Mango - Nam Doc Mai

2019 - Added; Amarpali, Jehengar, Pineapple Pleasure, 40-26, Angie, Rumani

Starapple - Purple

Mango - Coc

2019 - Added Cat Hoi Loc

Avocado - Oro Negro
Starting at 2016

Mamey - Pace
Started 2017

Centennial Kumquat (Door)
Started 2017

Centennial Kumquat (Side)
Started 2018

Mammea Americana - Jinotepe 2
Started 2017

flickr albums:
2015 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksDRyLD
2016 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksd4pZS
2017 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHskMczBUk
2018 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmbJVpVi
2019 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmAEMvVg

Mark in Texas · « **Reply #64 on:** February 20, 2019, 07:46:24 AM »

Nice job!

You don't have any problem with fruit thieves?

skhan · « **Reply #65 on:** February 20, 2019, 08:02:45 AM »

Quote from: Mark in Texas on February 20, 2019, 07:46:24 AM

Nice job!

You don't have any problem with fruit thieves?

Thanks,

Last year they stole about 10 Coc/Cac mango from my front yard.
I finally bought some cameras so I can see them steal this year.

mangokothiyan · « **Reply #66 on:** February 20, 2019, 08:48:24 AM »

Quote from: skhan on February 20, 2019, 08:02:45 AM

Quote from: Mark in Texas on February 20, 2019, 07:46:24 AM
Nice job!

You don't have any problem with fruit thieves?

Thanks,

Last year they stole about 10 Coc/Cac mango from my front yard.
I finally bought some cameras so I can see them steal this year.

Now that I know you have cameras, I will have to wear a mask

roblack · « **Reply #67 on:** February 20, 2019, 09:43:55 AM »

A new supervillian, the Masked Fruit Maniac.

spaugh · « **Reply #68 on:** February 20, 2019, 01:03:29 PM »

Awesome growth on those trees. Thanks for posting your photos of the before and after. Looks amazing.

simon_grow · « **Reply #69 on:** February 21, 2019, 12:17:36 AM »

Awesome update! Your trees look really healthy and you have an excellent assortment of varieties. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Simon

skhan · « **Reply #70 on:** February 21, 2019, 06:41:42 AM »

Thanks guys,
This season is looking to be my best so far.

skhan · « **Reply #71 on:** February 21, 2019, 07:04:42 AM »

Side Yard

Malay Apple

I'm considering replacing this, the more I find out about the tree and fruit the less i think it deserves a spot.

Banana Patches
Starting at 2016

Kandrian fell in wind storm, I chopped it and propped it up.

Soursop

Jackfruit - J31

Jackfruit - Golden Pillow

No flowers or fruit from this tree yet, I planted a Chupa Chupa at the base since this area has a nice microclimate.
Also has irrigation for my potted plants so I guess that could be the problem for the jack fruit.

Mango - Angie
Starting with 2016

Seashore Mangosteen
Starting with 2017

Failed attempted at grafting mangosteen will try again this year.

flickr albums:
2015 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksDRyLD
2016 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksd4pZS
2017 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHskMczBUk
2018 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmbJVpVi
2019 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmAEMvVg

Mark in Texas · « **Reply #72 on:** February 21, 2019, 07:44:46 AM »

Simply amazing! Enjoy the fruits of your labors.

FMfruitforest · « **Reply #73 on:** February 21, 2019, 05:01:24 PM »

Awesome collection you got growing thanks for the updates

skhan · « **Reply #74 on:** February 22, 2019, 03:37:26 PM »

Back Yard Mangos

Mango - Glenn + Guava

Mango - Edgar/Zinc (formerly Carrie)

Mango - Keitt

Added M4 and Cotton Candy

Mango - Neelam + Honey Kiss

Mango - Cogshall

Mango - Manalita
Starting at 2016

Added Nele Petite

Mango - Edward
Started 2017

Mango - Venus
Started 2017

~~Mango - Phoenix~~
New leaves were looking bad and the tree was declining (probably from the banana next door)
Also, wanted to give the spot to a more proving variety

2015 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksDRyLD
2016 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsksd4pZS
2017 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHskMczBUk
2018 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmbJVpVi
2019 Yard - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmAEMvVg

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