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Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote

Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote

Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote

Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), Harvest Moon Sapote

Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?
  • 🍋 Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), or Harvest Moon Sapote - is a must-try rare tropical fruit with a striking appearance and incredible flavor.
  • 🍋 About the size of a medium apple, Abiu ripens to a bright, sunny yellow that hints at the deliciousness inside. Beneath its somewhat thick, sturdy skin, which contains a bit of sticky latex when cut, lies a jelly-like, ultra-juicy flesh that's sweet, smooth, and completely acid-free.
  • 🍋 Its flavor is often compared to the luscious taste of Chrysophyllum cainito (Star Apple that we mentioned earlier), making it a favorite among tropical fruit lovers.
  • 🍋 Each fruit typically has one elongated seed nestled within, and Abiu is often grown from seed.
  • 🍋 Abiu is very hard to find tropical fruit tree, and you won't find this fruit in supermarkets. So the only way to taste it - to grow your own!
  • 🍋 With its vibrant color, unique texture, and tropical sweetness, Abiu is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a touch of the exotic to their rare fruit collection!


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Could Mango be the secret to youthful skin? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Could Mango be the secret to youthful skin?
Could Mango be the secret to youthful skin?

🙂 Packed with anti-aging and immune-boosting benefits, could this tropical fruit be the key to your skin's natural glow?

  • 😊 Mango for Rejuvenation: Mangoes promote rejuvenation and improve skin condition, according to the research.

  • 😊 Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Aging Effects: Mango contains components with anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating properties.

  • 😊 Vitamin C Boost: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and ascorbic acid, which strengthen the immune system.

  • 😊 Better Iron Absorption: Mango fruit supports improved iron absorption in the body.

  • 😊 Collagen Support: Mango helps maintain collagen levels in connective tissues for healthy skin.


🔥 Plant a mango tree today and start growing your own path to health and vitality!

👍 What other fruit or plants are good for skin? Share in comments⬇️

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What makes Canistel Fruit so special? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Canistel, Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana)

Canistel, Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana)

💛 What makes Canistel Fruit so special?

You will be surprised how many health benefits this fruit can offer! Canistel or Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana) is a beautiful, curiously shaped piece of Nature's Art, and the tree is super easy to grow. Native to South America, it is relatively cold hardy and fast growing, providing with the first crop within a year or two.
  • 📍 Variety of Shapes: Can be round, oval, spindle, or heart-shaped with a smooth, glossy skin.
  • 📍 Ripening Color: Turns yellow or pale orange when ready to harvest.
  • 📍 Unique Texture: Firm and mealy flesh, becoming softer and pasty at the center - similar to a hard-boiled egg yolk.
  • 📍 Sweet Flavor: Musky, with hints of baked sweet potato.
  • 📍 Culinary Uses: Enjoy fresh with salt, lime, or mayonnaise; or use in custards, milkshakes, pancakes, jams, and ice cream.
  • 📍 Versatile Ingredient: Popular in Thailand for cakes, jelly, and other desserts.


📚 Learn more from previous posts
10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit
How to make exotic Canistel Egg Fruit Custard - Recipe

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New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie!
✏️ New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie!

  • 🍪 Back in 2005, TopTropicals crew traveled to Thailand and discovered very interesting variety of Sapodilla at the fruit market (first pic). No one could tell us the name of this variety so we named it Brownie. We brought the seeds with us...

  • 🍪 Seven years later, we've had fruiting trees from those seeds! The fruit was even more elongated that the parent.

  • 🍪 The trees we have right now for sale are the second generation, seedlings from that original Thai Brownie. Try these for your fruit forest!

  • 🍪 The elongated fruit is small, 3-4" long, smooth pulp is very sweet.


👍 What is your favorite tropical fruit? Share in comments⬇️

🛒 Online order: Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

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New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie! New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie! New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie! New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie!
✏️ New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie!

  • 🍪 Back in 2005, TopTropicals crew traveled to Thailand and discovered very interesting variety of Sapodilla at the fruit market (first pic). No one could tell us the name of this variety so we named it Brownie. We brought the seeds with us...

  • 🍪 Seven years later, we've had fruiting trees from those seeds! The fruit was even more elongated that the parent.

  • 🍪 The trees we have right now for sale are the second generation, seedlings from that original Thai Brownie. Try these for your fruit forest!

  • 🍪 The elongated fruit is small, 3-4" long, smooth pulp is very sweet.


👍 What is your favorite tropical fruit? Share in comments⬇️

🛒 Online order: Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

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New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

✏️ New variety of Sapodilla? Thai Brownie!
  • 🍪 Back in 2005, TopTropicals crew traveled to Thailand and discovered very interesting variety of Sapodilla at the fruit market (first pic). No one could tell us the name of this variety so we named it Brownie. We brought the seeds with us...
  • 🍪 Seven years later, we've had fruiting trees from those seeds! The fruit was even more elongated that the parent.
  • 🍪 The trees we have right now for sale are the second generation, seedlings from that original Thai Brownie. Try these for your fruit forest!
  • 🍪 The elongated fruit is small, 3-4" long, smooth pulp is very sweet.


👍 What is your favorite tropical fruit? Share in comments⬇️

🛒 Online order: Sapodilla Thai Browny, Achras (manilkara) zapota

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Why you should grow your own Pomegranate Tree: the "Fruit of Miracles" in your Backyard. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

🔥 Why you should grow your own Pomegranate Tree: the "Fruit of Miracles" in your Backyard.
  • ❣️ Fruit of Miracles: The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is nutrient-packed, beautiful, and perfect fruit for backyard gardens.
  • ❣️ Health Benefits:

  • Antioxidant Power: Fights cell-damaging free radicals.
  • Heart Health: Lowers cholesterol, boosts blood flow, and increases hemoglobin.
  • Blood Sugar Support: Helps regulate blood sugar and has anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Beauty Boost: Benefits teeth, prevents hair loss, and promotes youthful skin.

  • ❣️ Seeds of Goodness: Eating the seeds supports gut health, balances hormones, and nourishes skin and blood vessels.
  • ❣️ Daily Intake: Enjoy one pomegranate or 300 ml of juice daily, ideally 30–40 minutes before meals for best digestion.
  • ❣️ Grow Your Own: Planting a pomegranate tree offers a constant supply of this health-boosting fruit right at home!


👍 Do pomegranates grow well in your area? Share in comments⬇️

📚 Learn more from previous posts:
How to open a pomegranate fruit - easy!
Healing drops of blood: why Pomegranate is a superfood

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What are the best Mulberry varieties. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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💗 What are the best Mulberry varieties

Muberries are very cold hardy (to hard freeze, up to zone 6), tough trees that take poor soils and grow well in almost any conditions once established.

💬 #Fun_Facts: Did you know that mulberries belong to the same plant family with Jackfruit?

The Best Mulberry Varieties for Your Garden:

  • 🐾 Dwarf Everbearing and Dwarf Issai - Compact, container-friendly varieties perfect for small spaces. These dwarf trees (6-10 ft tall) are disease and drought resistant, with multiple crops year-round, even from the first year! Ideal for patios and small yards..

  • 🐾 Florida Giant - A vigorous, fast-growing tree with large, heart-shaped leaves and long purple-black fruits bursting with a sweet-tart flavor. This beauty grows up to 6-10 ft per year and thrives as far north as zone 6, despite its name.

  • 🐾 Shangri-La - A modest-sized tree with giant leaves and plump, sweet-tart berries. Originally from Florida, it's heat, drought, pest, and disease-resistant. Ripens from April through summer, bringing both beauty and bounty to your garden.

  • 🐾 White Mulberry - Produces medium-sized, super-sweet white fruits without a hint of tartness. This productive tree makes a mess-free option since the fruit doesn't stain. Ideal for fresh eating or drying.


📚 Learn more about Mulberries from previous posts:
Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #7. Mulberry
How Mulberry fruit helps with diabetes

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What are the best Mulberry varieties. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

White Mulberry

White Mulberry

Shangri-La Mulberry

Shangri-La Mulberry

Shangri-La Mulberry

Shangri-La Mulberry

Dwarf Everbearing or Dwarf Issai Mulberry

Dwarf Everbearing or Dwarf Issai Mulberry

Pakistanu Mulberry

Pakistanu Mulberry

White Mulberry and Shangri-La Mulberry

White Mulberry and Shangri-La Mulberry

Florida Giant Mulberry

Florida Giant Mulberry

💗 What are the best Mulberry varieties

Muberries are very cold hardy (to hard freeze, up to zone 6), tough trees that take poor soils and grow well in almost any conditions once established.

💬 #Fun_Facts: Did you know that mulberries belong to the same plant family with Jackfruit?

The Best Mulberry Varieties for Your Garden:
  • 🐾 Dwarf Everbearing and Dwarf Issai - Compact, container-friendly varieties perfect for small spaces. These dwarf trees (6-10 ft tall) are disease and drought resistant, with multiple crops year-round, even from the first year! Ideal for patios and small yards..
  • 🐾 Florida Giant - A vigorous, fast-growing tree with large, heart-shaped leaves and long purple-black fruits bursting with a sweet-tart flavor. This beauty grows up to 6-10 ft per year and thrives as far north as zone 6, despite its name.
  • 🐾 Shangri-La - A modest-sized tree with giant leaves and plump, sweet-tart berries. Originally from Florida, it's heat, drought, pest, and disease-resistant. Ripens from April through summer, bringing both beauty and bounty to your garden.
  • 🐾 White Mulberry - Produces medium-sized, super-sweet white fruits without a hint of tartness. This productive tree makes a mess-free option since the fruit doesn't stain. Ideal for fresh eating or drying.


📚 Learn more about Mulberries from previous posts:
Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #7. Mulberry
How Mulberry fruit helps with diabetes

🛒 Shop Mulberry varieties

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Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Bixa orellana - Lipstick Tree, Annatto, Achiote Bixa, flowers

🎨 Did you know that Lipstick plant has pretty flowers?
  • 🌸 Bixa orellana - Lipstick Tree, Annatto, Achiote Bixa flowers are special not just for their beauty but for what comes next - annatto!
  • 🌸 These delicate, pinkish-white blooms with soft petals give way to spiky seed pods filled with bright red seeds, which are the source of the natural dye and spice known as annatto.
  • 🌸 Often called the “lipstick tree,” Bixa is celebrated for these seeds, used to color and flavor foods and even in cosmetics. So, those pretty flowers aren’t just decorative - they are the start of something vibrant and useful!


📚 Check out Lipstick Plant spectacular seeds

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