Date: 21 Dec 2022
Heat [Cat] Pack for Winter shipping
In the photo: James Coconuts and Riki are purrfectly hot People!
Not too warm on the way to your home? No problem! Heat Pack will help your plants to have a safe and warm trip from Top
Tropicals to your house.
Heat Pack maintains warm temperature while shipping, and is good for 20+ hours. It is a must if temperature drops below 40F in your area. Large orders require 2-3 packs. When ordering large 3-7 gal size plants (especially sensitive ultra-tropical plants), you may need 1 pack per plant. Contact us for more information on particular species.
Alternatively, we can
include a warm cat!
(subject to limited supply)
Date: 21 Dec 2022
Noni, the Superfruit
Nature's Food and Pharmacy
At our Christmas Plant Market a few days ago, many guests purchased a Noni tree. Everybody loved its large, beautiful leathery leaves, and were buying Noni as a present. It was appreciated as ornamental, for example as a showy specimen tree with a tropical look for a pool area. But very few people actually knew that this tree was a source of a famous Noni Juice - a unique remedy from Mother Nature... Some were surprised the plant had so many health benefits! So we promised to tell more about Noni in our newsletter.
The Noni tree - Morinda citrifolia - is a beautiful ornamental tree because of its
glossy green leaves and curious fruit. The tree is prized for its medicinal
fruit.
The Noni is considered to be a "superfruit" because of its high levels of
antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The fruit, leaves, and roots of the Noni
tree are used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments,
including pain, inflammation, and infections. Some people also use Noni fruit
and juice as a natural health supplement because of its potential health
benefits.
Additionally, the Noni tree is easy to grow and care for, making it a
popular choice for both gardens and houseplant collections.
For more information on health benefits of Noni, download pdf of Noni article (from our Magazine Tropical Treasures) and watch the video: Doctor Noni.
In the photo: Noni as a houseplant. So much better than a boring ficus!
Date: 13 Dec 2022
Eight best fruit trees that produce right away
Grow Your Own Food
In the photo: Malpighia glabra - Barbados Cherry, Acerola
What fruit trees start fruiting right away?
Q: What fruit trees do you recommend that will start fruiting right away? I am 84 and I would really love to see the fruit sooner than later!
A: Most of grafted fruit trees will start producing the same year - such as Mango, Avocado, Peaches and other grafted trees. Besides, these are several garden favorites that start fruiting right in 1-3 gal container.
1. Eriobotrya japonica - Loquat
2. Spondias cytherea - June Plum
3. Psidium guajava - Tropical Guava
4. Musa sp. - Banana
5. Annona squamosa - Sugar Apple
6. Morus sp. - Mulberry tree
7. Eugenia uniflora - Surinam Cherry
8. Malpighia glabra - Barbados Cherry, Acerola
Date: 2 Dec 2022
Plant Horoscope - Sagittarius
Zodiac Lucky Plants 11/22-12/21
By Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...Of all three fire signs, Sagittarius is the least likely to care with growing plants.... In the short hours of
rest, he will gladly look and smell, and taste, and even will delighted with them (if time remains),
thinking: "Beautiful! I hadn't noticed before?" And, instructing someone to start growing the plants he likes, this
tireless Archer will hurry further...
Plants that can attract the attention of Sagittarius most often have large
spectacular flowers with a pronounced scent, often they have large, elongated leathery leaves. And
he also really likes fruits and nuts - he loves a deliciousness....
...Colocasia's and Alocasia's heart-shaped leaves, arrow-like (named also
sagittate!) shoots, and overall rarity makes these plants stand out next to
more traditional house plants. These plants are known as needing little more
love and care, but also for being able to return these benefits to their
gardener. Alocasias are so perfect for Sagittarius, he feels their vibrations,
which are so necessary for him in achieving his goals. They are the real
talisman for this sign...
Date: 28 Nov 2022
Quick
Peak - coming soon:
The Robuster Smart Injector System
At B-Farm, we also demonstrated our first prototype of The Robuster - an automatic care-free plant feeder for liquid
fertilizers. This smart electronic device has been developed in the past few months by our engineers in Ukraine. Yes, these heroic people continue their
creative work amid the terrible war, during power blackouts, often with no
light and no heat. In just the past few months they managed to design this unique
and affordable smart injector that will be available soon for every
gardener, for every backyard!
Check back with us for more
information, pictures, video, prices - The Rubuster will be available for sale and
installation soon!
