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How
to grow Jackfruit in a pot:
the biggest fruit in the world
Q: Can I grow Jackfruit in a pot?
A: Yes, you can! Jackfruit trees, despite producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world - up to 80 pounds and 36 inches long - can thrive and fruit in containers. The tree has a clever feature: it grows fruit only at the base of the trunk, allowing you to manage its height and size. With regular pruning, the tree can stay compact at just 6-7 feet tall, making it perfect for pot culture.
1. Getting started: pot sizes and growth tips
Start with: A 3-7 gallon container.
As it grows: Gradually increase to a 15-25 gallon pot by the time it
reaches fruiting size (2-4 years).
Pruning is key: Keep the tree topped at 6-7 feet to focus its energy
on fruit production.
Fertilize regularly: Use high-quality plant food like Sunshine Boosters C-Cibus to promote healthy growth and fruit
development. C-Cibus is the best natural plant food for fruit and edibles.
2. Fun facts about Jackfruit - Artocarpus heterophyllus
A mature Jackfruit tree can produce 200 pounds of fruit per year.
The fruit consists of large, sweet, yellow bulbs with a banana-like
aroma.
Seedlings start fruiting within 3-4 years, with fruits ripening in just 4-6
months after flowering.
3. Cold tolerance of Jackfruit trees
Though often thought of as ultra-tropical, mature trees can withstand light frost for short periods without major damage. Keeping Jackfruit in pots also offers an easy way to move them indoors during cold spells if you're in a cooler climate.
4. Secrets for successful Jackfruit production
- Frost-free temperatures are essential.
- Use rich, organic soil with compost, manure, or peat moss.
- Maintain moist soil with regular watering.
- Constant pruning to keep the tree under 7 feet promotes healthy
fruiting.
- Apply fertilizer and microelements regularly for better fruit quality.
By following these tips, you'll be able to enjoy the world's biggest fruit right from your patio!
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What Guava variety is the best for Guava Wine
Araca Pera, Brazilian Guava Wine
Araca Pera, Brazilian Guava tree (Psidium x angulatum)
- 🍷 Araca Pera, or Brazilian Guava tree (Psidium x angulatum), is a unique Guava hybrid of a flavorful wild guava from the Brazilian Amazon which is rare in cultivation.
- 🍷 These fruit are 1.5-2", with an acidic, sour guava-like flavor. Its juice is concentrated and must be diluted and sweetened to produce a delicious drink.
- 🍷 It is the major source of a special Guava Wine production. Our favorite Guava Wine is from Schnebly Redland's Winery - this is where we obtained the seeds from their mother plants. This refreshing and vibrant rose wine is full of flavor and has a bouquet that never stops.
- 🍷 The fruit is processed into ice cream sorbet, gelatins and candies.
- 🍷 A great container specimen or a bushy tree for frost-free gardens.
📚 More about Guavas from previous posts:
- 💋 How to grow guava tree for Juice
- 💋 The most wanted collectible Honey Moon Guava
- 💋 Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #2. Guava
- 💋 Costa Rican Cas Guava
- 💋 Guava for Drinking
- 💋 Guava for Juicing
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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. 🌟
📚 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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What to do when you have too much of Jackfruit: make Jackfruit Apple Marmalade!
🍴 Jackfruit is delicious exotic treat, we are waiting so many months for it to ripen, but when when we finally have it - it's more than we can eat! Jackfruit is the biggest fruit grown on a tree, and even with one fruit crop you will have enough for both eating fresh and cooking!
🍎 Jackfruit Apple Marmalade
✔️ Ripe jackfruit - 2 cups sliced arils- ✔️ Apple pulp - 1 cup
- ✔️ Sugar - 3 cups
🍐 Cut the Jackfruit arils and remove the seeds. Finely slice the arils. Mix with apple pulp and cook until mixture thickens and marmalade sets. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
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Top 10 fruit youll ever need for your health benefits:
#1. Guava 🍉
🟡 Guava is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps protect against colds and infections.- 🟡 Guava helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it a good option for people with diabetes.
- 🟡 Its potassium content helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
- 🟡 Guava's antioxidants, like lycopene and vitamin C, contribute to glowing skin and may reduce the risk of cancer.
- 🟡 Guava is eaten fresh, made into juices, jams, and jellies, or added to desserts and smoothies.
📚 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
- 💋 Costa Rican Cas Guava
- 💋 Guava for Drinking
- 💋 Guava for Juicing
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Discovering the Amazing Guava Fruit Tree
A Gardener's Delight:
How to grow Guava Tree, delicious recipes and more...
Imagine stepping into your garden, plucking a fresh, juicy guava off a tree, and savoring its sweet, tropical flavor. Sounds delightful, doesn't it? Guava trees are not only a wonderful addition to any garden but also offer an array of delicious and nutritious fruits. Let's explore the fascinating world of guava fruit trees, dive into the different species, and share some tasty ways to enjoy this remarkable fruit.
If you're blessed with a warm climate, find a sunny spot with well-drained soil for your tree. Water it regularly, especially during dry spells, and keep it well-fed with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is essential for maintaining a bushy, healthy tree that'll reward you with an abundance of fruits...
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Grow Your Own Food:
Costa Rican Guava - Guava for Drinking!
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...Looking for a handsome, unusual fruit tree for container culture with healthy and flavorful fruit? Or simply want an easy fruit tree that is hardy and undemanding? Psidium friedrichsthalianum (family Myrtaceae), the Costa Rican Guava or Cas Guava, is a perfect small guava tree that can be very rewarding. In Nicaragua it is called "Guava for Drinking" or "Fresco de Guava". Despite the tartness, the flavor is excellent with passionfruit and pineapple tones and is much more pronounced than the subtle flavor of the common Guava. These fruits are very much a part of the culture and cuisine of Costa Rica. Also it has been successfully grown in California now and can be grown in many subtropical regions or as a container plant - "condo" fruit tree...
What fruit can you drink? Costa Rican Cas is the Guava for Drinking, yet with a bonus of health benefits!
Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)
Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)
Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)
Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)
- The fruit of Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) has unusual tart flavor with passionfruit and pineapple tones, more pronounced than common Guava🍍
- Cas Guava used in pies, salads, fresh juices, ice-cream, jams, and as a base for the refreshing drink Fresco de Cas!🍹
- High pectin content makes firm jellies.
- Hydrating and low glycemic index, suitable for those mindful of sugar consumption.
- Rich source of fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, phosphorus, potassium, copper, vitamin A, and folic acid.
- This small tree or bush is very fast growing and undemanding, usually pest free (unlike most Guavas that can be very bugsy).
- Tolerates hot summers and short frosts, appreciates well-drained soils.
- Easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, suitable for container cultivation.
- Seedlings start flowering and fruiting at a young age, typically 2-3 years old from seed.
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How to always have lots of Guava Juice
Psidium littorale, Cattley Guava
Psidium littorale, Cattley Guava
Psidium littorale, Cattley Guava
Psidium littorale, Cattley Guava
Psidium littorale, Cattley Guava
- Psidium littorale, also known as Cattley Guava, is a charming small tropical fruit tree.
- Round fruits offer a unique culinary experience with a sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for various dishes and drinks.
- Surprisingly cold-hardy, it adds both beauty and flavor to any landscape.
- Ideal for containers
- A must-have for fruit lovers seeking a tropical treat.
- One tree can bring enough fruit for making a delicious, aromatic, refreshing Guava juice for the whole family during Summer months. Just put the fruit in a blender, add some water, ice and sugar and enjoy!
🛒Order Cattley Guava and never run out of juice
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Top 10 fast-fruiting trees:
Guava (Psidium sp.) - Cattley and Tropical guava
#2. Guava (Psidium sp.): Cattley and Tropical guava
❤️ Guava is a reliable producer, starts fruiting in a pot at small size. Some varieties, especially Cattley guavas - Psidium littorale - are relatively cold hardy and can take some frost without damage. Guavas are fast growing small trees or large bushes.
📚 Learn more from previous posts:
- 💋How to always have lots of Guava Juice
- 💋Pineapple Guava
- 💋Refreshing drink Fresco de Cas
- 💋Costa Rican Guava
- 💋Top 10 fast-fruiting trees
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