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Do you have Longevity Spinach in your garden? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Do you have Longevity Spinach in your garden?

Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach, Purple leaves

Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach, Purple leaves

Longevity Spinach (Gynura)

Longevity Spinach (Gynura)

Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach, Purple leaves

Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach, Purple leaves

Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach, Purple leaves

Gynura crepioides - Okinawa Spinach, Purple leaves

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.


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📚 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. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe
How to make a healthy Avocado Tropical Smoothie - recipe

Ingredients:

  • · 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:

  • · 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. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to care for your mango tree in winter

❓ How to care for your mango tree in winter

  • 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.

  • Keep it cozy and protected: Mango trees love warmth, so when winter comes, they need extra care to stay happy.

  • 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.

  • Watering: Reduce watering during winter. Mango trees don’t like soggy roots in cold weather. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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

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

Ingredients:

  • · 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:

  • · 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. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

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

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

😘 Ingredients:

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


🏄‍♂️ Instructions:

  • · 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? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

What is your favorite Guava variety?

🍉 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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We ate all pineapples from that ugly corner! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

We ate all pineapples from that ugly corner!

Pineapples fruiting

🍍 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

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How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves

Monstera deliciosa - Variegated Swiss Cheese Plant leaves

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower

Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant fruit and flower

🍨How to harvest and eat Monstera Ice Cream
  • 🍀 Monstera deliciosa - Swiss Cheese Plant - is a stunning jungle climber from Mexico and Guatemala celebrated for its dramatic, perforated leaves and delectable tropical fruit.
  • 🍀 Known for its large, fenestrated leaves with oblong or oval perforations, giving it the nickname "Swiss Cheese Plant."
  • 🍀 In its natural habitat, seedlings grow toward darkness until they locate a tree, then climb toward the light.
  • 🍀 Fruits begin appearing about three years after planting. The 9-inch, green, cone-like fruit ripens over a year, its scales separating to reveal sweet, creamy white pulp.
  • 🍀 Tastes like a mix of pineapple, sugar apple and ice cream with a strong tropical aroma.
  • 🍀 The fruit must be ripe to eat, as unripe pulp contains oxalic acid, which irritates the mouth and throat. To ripen, pick when the base wrinkles slightly, then wrap in a bag. When the scales loosen, it’s ready to eat. Rinse off black specks before eating.
  • 🍀 Spectacular variety Thai Constellation is a stunning variegated form with cream-and-green marbled leaves, has become a collector's dream. Specimens can sell for thousands of dollars, making it one of the most sought-after houseplants.


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The Girl with. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The Girl with

The Girl with
🍑 🍑 "The Girl with Peaches Papayas"
  • 📸 Niki is showcasing Papaya fruit.


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What's the smelliest fruit on Earth? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Whats the smelliest fruit on Earth?

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

Durian (Durio zibethinus)

😷 What's the smelliest fruit on Earth? The King of Fruits: Durian!
  • 😶�️ Durian (Durio zibethinus) is a tropical fruit tree known for its prickly, spiny fruit, which is famous for its distinctive, highly pervasive aroma - often described as unpleasant by many.
  • 😶�️ Despite the powerful scent, which can deter some from trying it, durian is celebrated in Southeast Asia as the "king of fruits." To many, the strong odor is actually a welcome signal of the fruit's rich, creamy golden flesh, which has a sweet, custard-like flavor that's likened to almond and vanilla.
  • 😶�️ Its creamy texture and unique taste make it a beloved delicacy, often commanding a high price in the market.
  • 😶�️ As naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace noted after trying durian on Borneo in the 19th century, "The more you eat of it, the less you feel inclined to stop".
  • 😶�️ Other varieties, like the red and yellow-fleshed Durio graveolans, are available in Southeast Asia and even in regions like South Florida, offering a peanut butter-like taste and greater tolerance to local conditions.


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