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Are these new Christmas ornaments? Ackee monster fruit!

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  ⛔️ Ackee (Akee) is the national fruit of Jamaica and is known for its unique bizarre shape, resembling giant red pear.
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  ⛔️ When properly prepared, its soft, creamy flesh is a key ingredient in the popular Jamaican dish, "ackee and saltfish." The fruit makes a delicious nutritious meal tasting like eggs and potatoes.
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  ⛔️ The fruit is native to West Africa, but it was introduced to the Caribbean in the 18th century and has since become a symbol of Jamaican cuisine.
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  ⛔️ Akee is actually a vegetable growing on a tree! Akee tree is easy to grow, undemanding, fast growing, and fruits right away. Sometimes it fruits twice a year!

📚 More prom previous posts:
Akee deliciousness
What is number one tree-grown vegetable
Grow Your Own Food: Akee
📱 How to cook perfect Akee

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Are these new Christmas ornaments? Ackee monster fruit!

• ⛔️ Ackee (Akee) is the national fruit of Jamaica and is known for its unique bizarre shape, resembling giant red pear.
• ⛔️ When properly prepared, its soft, creamy flesh is a key ingredient in the popular Jamaican dish, "ackee and saltfish." The fruit makes a delicious nutritious meal tasting like eggs and potatoes.
• ⛔️ The fruit is native to West Africa, but it was introduced to the Caribbean in the 18th century and has since become a symbol of Jamaican cuisine.
• ⛔️ Akee is actually a vegetable growing on a tree! Akee tree is easy to grow, undemanding, fast growing, and fruits right away. Sometimes it fruits twice a year!

📚 More prom previous posts:
Akee deliciousness
What is number one tree-grown vegetable
Grow Your Own Food: Akee
📱 How to cook perfect Akee

🛒 Order Akee tree

#Food_Forest #Nature_Wonders #Recipes

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💰 What do the blooms of Money Tree look like?

• 💰 Pachira aquatica (Bombax glabra) - Malabar Peanut or Guiana Chestnut is in bloom right now! The flowers are exotic and eye-catching. They resemble fireworks bursting into bloom!
• 💰 Each flower features long, thread-like stamens in shades of creamy white, pale yellow, or pinkish hues, forming a feathery, pom-pom-like structure at the center. The flowers are surrounded by greenish or reddish-brown sepals, adding to their unique look.
• 💰 It is a beautiful, fast growing flowering tree with edible nuts.
• 💰 It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who own it, and is sometimes referred to as a "money tree"
• 💰 While the flowers are stunning, they are usually seen in mature outdoor trees and not as commonly in indoor potted plants.

📚 Learn more from earlier post:
Good luck tree that brings money and prosperity

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Do you have Longevity Spinach in your garden?

• Longevity Spinach (Gynura) is a leafy green plant known for its mild flavor and nutritional benefits. It is one of the Superfoods, known for its longevity-promoting properties in traditional medicine. There are two varieties - Green (Gynura procubens) and Purple leaves (Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach).
• It's often used in Southeast Asian cuisine, added to soups, stews, and salads for its health-promoting properties, including immune support and improved digestion.
• It is prized for being easy to grow and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This green is also known as cholesterol spinach, and there are many claims that it lowers can cholesterol.
• Perfect for hot and humid climates unlike traditional Spinach that only grown in cooler areas. It will thrive in any type of soil, any type of light other than dark shade, and is pest-free.
• Very adaptable to container gardening and even grows well on a windowsill.
• The leaves and young shoot tips can be steamed, used in stir fry, tempura, stews, and soups. Just add them at the very end.

Check out the recipes⬇️⬇️⬇️

📚 Learn more:
5 most useful edibles for tropical garden
How to make healthy food taste delicious: Longevity Spinach Super-food Recipes
Gynura: Longevity Spinach Superfood Recipes

🎥 Best Hot Weather Spinach Crops - Longevity and Okinawa Spinach

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How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

Ingredients:

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  · 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• · 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
• · 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• · 1/2 banana
• · 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
• · 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

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  · Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
• · Blend until smooth and creamy.
• · Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or agave if needed.
• · Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

🐸 This smoothie is rich, creamy, and packed with tropical vibes - a refreshing and healthy treat!

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❓ How to care for your mango tree in winter

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  If you want to enjoy mangoes like ours (in the video) next summer, protecting your tree in winter is a must! Give it the care it needs now, and you'll reap sweet rewards when the warm weather returns.
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  Keep it cozy and protected: Mango trees love warmth, so when winter comes, they need extra care to stay happy.
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  Temperature: Mango trees are sensitive to cold. If temperatures drop below 35F, cover the tree with frost cloth or burlap to protect it. For potted mango trees, move them indoors or to a greenhouse.
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  Watering: Reduce watering during winter. Mango trees don’t like soggy roots in cold weather. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings.
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  Mulching: Add a thick layer of mulch around the base of the tree to insulate the roots and retain warmth. Keep the mulch a few inches away from the trunk.
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  No pruning: Avoid heavy pruning in winter, as it can stress the tree. Besides, pruning promotes young tender growth that may get cold damaged. Save major trimming for spring.
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  Feeding: Stop dry fertilizer in winter. The tree slows its growth, so too much dry fertilizer can do more harm than good. You can continue using Sunshine Boosters Mango Tango year-round because it is water-soluble and natural, and the amount of food needed will adjust with reduced watering.

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What to do with a lot of Jackfruit: Jackfruit BBQ Sliders recipe

Ingredients:

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  · 2 cups ripe jackfruit, shredded (remove seeds)
• · 1 cup barbecue sauce
• · 1 small onion, finely chopped
• · 1 tablespoon olive oil
• · 6 slider buns
• · Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles

Instructions:

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  · Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft.
• · Add the shredded jackfruit to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
• · Stir in the barbecue sauce, mixing well to coat the jackfruit. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• · Toast the slider buns lightly.
• · Pile the jackfruit mixture onto the buns and top with coleslaw or pickles if desired.

💪 These sliders are a tropical twist on a BBQ classic, perfect for casual gatherings!

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🍌 What to do when you have too many bananas: make Grilled Banana Boats recipe 🚣‍♂️

😘 Ingredients:

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  · 2 ripe bananas
• · 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
• · 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
• · 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds)
• · Aluminum foil

🏄‍♂️ Instructions:

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  · Slice each banana lengthwise down the middle, but don’t cut all the way through - leave the peel intact to form a "boat."
• · Gently open the banana and stuff with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts.
• · Wrap each banana in aluminum foil.
• · Grill over medium heat (or bake in the oven at 375°F) for 10–12 minutes, until the banana is soft and the chocolate is melted.
• · Carefully unwrap and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

👌 This fun dessert is easy to make and highlights banana's natural sweetness!

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🍉 What is your favorite Guava variety?

Our top pick? Tikal Guava!

Okay, we'll admit it - the tree growth habit can be pretty weird: branches grow at some interesting 90-degree angles, giving it a bit of a wild, chaotic vibe. Think Barbados Cherry bush - if you've seen that unruly spectacle! 😰

But let's focus on what really matters: the fruit. Tikal produces the best pink guava, no contest! It is disease-resistant, fast-growing, super sweet, and boasts very few seeds - huge bonus! Plus, Tikal is a reliable producer, making it perfect for beginners or anyone eager for quick, delicious results. 🌟

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📚 More about Guavas from previous posts:

• 💋 What Guava variety is the best for Guava Wine
• 💋 How to grow guava tree for Juice
• 💋 The most wanted collectible Honey Moon Guava
• 💋 Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #2. Guava
• 💋 Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #1. Guava
• 💋 Costa Rican Cas Guava
• 💋 Guava for Drinking
• 💋 Guava for Juicing
• 💋 Pineapple Guava

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🍍 We ate all pineapples from that ugly corner!

All the Pineapples that we mentioned in our earlier post, have ripened and we already ate them all!
Note that this amazing fruit grows in the most neglected corner of the yard, with NO irrigation, and in pretty hot sunny spot - by the water treatment tank. Yet look how happy the plants are!

📚 Learn more about pineapple plants from previous posts:
The most luscious Hospitality Fruit: Pineapple
Three must-have fruit for every tropical garden

🛒 Select Pineapple varieties

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