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Q: I love tropical fruit and want to plant all of them but I have room for only a couple of trees. Help me make the best selection.
A: Here is your perfect list for 2+ fruiting plants: every tropical garden must have a Mango Tree, an Avocado Tree, and - you can plant as many as you want - Pineapples! And here is why...
Pineapple is a tropical favorite that's incredibly easy to grow, making it a perfect choice for beginners. With minimal care, Pineapples don't take mush space, you can grown them underneath other fruit trees. Plant good varieties, and when you get your crop, plant the tops and you will have your little Pineapple plantation in no time: you'll enjoy sweet, juicy fruit from those little babies in about 18-24 months. Freshly harvested pineapples are delightful in smoothies, salads, or grilled, adding a tropical flair to your garden.
Mango trees are not only a staple in tropical gardens but are also easy to cultivate. They flourish in sunny spots and well-drained soil, requiring little maintenance once established. These vigorous trees can yield an abundance of juicy, flavorful fruit in just a few years. They are perfect for fresh eating or adding to salsas and chutneys. Condo varieties are dwarf trees and can be grown in containers.
Avocado trees are fun to grow and add both beauty and nutrition to tropical gardens. Grafted cultivars start yielding fruit within a few months with proper care. The rich, creamy avocados are a culinary favorite, perfect for salads, spreads, and smoothies. With their lush foliage and bountiful harvests, avocado trees are a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for ease and abundance.
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Join us this Saturday, September 7, for our exciting Fall Plant Market!
This Event will be featuring the largest selection of flowering and fruiting plants! Get unbeatable deals with plants starting at just $2, $5, and $10. Plus, enjoy a free plant with every purchase, and if you're one of the first 25 guests to spend $50, you'll receive a special gift bag!
Our plants have grown big and beautiful over the summer, so don't miss this chance to fill your yard at fantastic prices. Bring friends and family, and let our friendly PeopleCats guide you around the garden. We look forward to seeing you there!
30% OFF online prices, one day only!
(excluding 15 gallon material and rare plants)
Gift bags - for first 25 customers with $50 order
$2, $5 and $10 plants
Raffle
Free plant with any purchase as a token of our appreciation
Event discounts valid at both locations:
Ft Myers Garden
Center: 13890 Orange River, Ft Myers, FL
Sebring B-Farm: 9100 McRoy
Rd, Sebring, FL
Guava (Psidium sp.) - Cattley and Tropical guava
Mango Rainbow tasting table
Mango Kar Lon Long
Mango Mun Kun Si
Mango - Pina Colada
Mango Ugly Betty
Mango Giselle
Rollinia (Rollinia deliciosa) - the biggest Annona fruit
Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa)
Guanabana (Annona muricata)
Pineapple Annona Golden (Annona costaricana)
Custard Apple (Annona reticulata)
Mountain Soursop or Hedgehog (Annona montana)
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Pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) produces a delicious fruit treat and is a fascinating plant to grow.
King of fruits. Pineapple is often referred to as the "king of fruits" (along with Durian and Mango). It is cherished for its sweet and tangy taste, refreshing qualities, culinary uses, and health benefits, including high vitamin C content and digestive enzymes.
Bromelain for healthy guts: pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain that can break down proteins and is often used as a meat tenderizer. It's great for digestion; eat 1 slice of pineapple after every meal to maintain healthy digestive system.
Single fruit per plant: each pineapple plant produces just one pineapple per year.
Growth time: It takes about 18-24 months for a pineapple to mature and be ready for harvest.
Symbol of Hospitality: in many cultures, pineapples are a symbol of hospitality and welcome.
Those are berries! A pineapple is formed from many individual single fruit (technically, berries), which fuse together around the core.
Cultivation. Pineapples are easy to grow. They need very little water to thrive, and take full sun, shade, semi-shade. For faster production, fertilize with SUNSHINE boosters Ananas - Pineapple and Bromeliad Booster. Perfect container plant, Pineapple can be grown indoors as a houseplant. Many superior varieties are available in selection.
Learn more: The most luscious Hospitality Fruit - Pineapple.
