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What is better than Apricot? Tropical Apricot!
Pitomba, Eugenia luschnathiana - The Tropical Apricot Tree fruit
Pitomba, Eugenia luschnathiana - The Tropical Apricot Tree fruit
🍑 What is better than Apricot? Tropical Apricot!
🟡Unique tropical fruit with apricot-like flavor
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- 🍑 Looking for a small, ornamental fruit tree with big flavor? Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana) - The Tropical Apricot Tree - is a Brazilian gem that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
- 🍑 This slow-growing evergreen reaches 15-20 feet, with glossy dark green leaves and a striking light brown trunk. In spring, it bursts into white and yellow flowers, followed by apricot-colored fruits ripening from May to July.
- 🍑 The fruit is juicy, aromatic, with a flavor and texture similar to apricots. Rich in vitamin C, minerals, and dietary fiber, Pitomba is perfect eaten fresh or turned into jams, jellies, and juices.
- 🍑 Pitomba grows best in full sun, likes acidic soil, and appreciates regular water and feeding. Whether in the ground or in a pot, it’s a stunning and fruitful addition to your edible landscape.
- 🍑 Why grow Pitomba?
🟡Unique tropical fruit with apricot-like flavor
- 🟡Beautiful, compact tree for small yards or containers
- 🟡Fruits in 2–3 years from seed
- 🟡Cold-hardy to the upper 20s (°F) once mature. Grows in USDA zones 9–11 or indoors with winter protection
- 🟡Traditional medicinal uses in Brazil for colds and digestive health
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Why grow Grumichama? Benefits of Brazilian Eugenia Tree - Cherry of the Tropics
Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), Brazilian Cherry, fruit
Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), Brazilian Cherry, flowers
🍒 Why grow Grumichama? Benefits of Brazilian Eugenia Tree - Cherry of the Tropics
📚Learn more about Eugenia cherries:
Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. # 3: Tropical Cherries: Eugenias.
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- 🍒 Did you know you can grow a tropical cherry right in your backyard? Grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis), also known as the Brazilian Cherry, is a compact, evergreen fruit tree that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
- 🍒 With glossy green leaves and reddish new growth, it’s an ornamental gem. In spring, it produces white flowers that quickly turn into dark purple, cherry-like fruits - ready to harvest just four weeks after flowering!
- 🍒 The fruits have soft, melting flesh with a flavor similar to northern cherries. Enjoy them fresh, dried, made into jams, or even in baked goods and herbal teas. This is our favorite fresh cherry @TopTropicals!
- 🍒 Grumichama plant grows into a small tree or bush in tropical and subtropical climates. It tolerates light frost.
- 🍒 Fruits in small spaces or containers (5–10 gallon pots)
- 🍒 Perfect for edible landscaping and home orchards. Loaded with fiber and antioxidants.
- 🍒 Whether in the ground or in a pot, Grumichama is easy to grow, stunning year-round, and gives you a sweet, juicy reward.
📚Learn more about Eugenia cherries:
Ten best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes. # 3: Tropical Cherries: Eugenias.
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10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own
💩 10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own
☕️ With all these benefits, why not grow your own source of chocolate? Plant a Theobroma cacao tree and enjoy the magic of harvesting your very own cocoa pods. It's not just a tree - it's a conversation starter, a wellness booster, and your personal chocolate factory in the making.
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☕️ That's right - the source of your favorite sweet treat, the Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) we introduced in earlier post, produces cocoa that's packed with powerful health benefits. Growing your own chocolate tree isn't just fun and rewarding - it's a way to bring a superfood right into your backyard!
☕️ Here are 10 reasons why cocoa is a health hero:
- 🍫 Loaded with Antioxidants - Fights free radicals and supports overall cell health.
🍫 Heart Healthy - Helps lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
🍫 Mood Booster - Promotes feel-good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins.
🍫 Brain Power - Flavanols support memory, focus, and cognitive function.
🍫 Fights Inflammation - Natural compounds help reduce chronic inflammation.
🍫 Supports Blood Sugar Balance - May improve insulin sensitivity.
🍫 Glowing Skin - Boosts hydration and protects against UV damage.
🍫 Aids in Weight Management - May reduce cravings and support metabolism.
🍫 Rich in Minerals - Packed with magnesium, iron, copper, and more.
🍫 Good for Gut Health - Acts as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria.
☕️ With all these benefits, why not grow your own source of chocolate? Plant a Theobroma cacao tree and enjoy the magic of harvesting your very own cocoa pods. It's not just a tree - it's a conversation starter, a wellness booster, and your personal chocolate factory in the making.
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10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own
Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) fruit on a tree
Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) tree in a pot
Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) opened fruit with cacao beans
💩 10 reasons why chocolate is actually good for you and how you can grow your own
☕️ With all these benefits, why not grow your own source of chocolate? Plant a Theobroma cacao tree and enjoy the magic of harvesting your very own cocoa pods. It's not just a tree - it's a conversation starter, a wellness booster, and your personal chocolate factory in the making.
🛒 Get your Chocolate Tree today and grow your own goodness
#Food_Forest #Fun_Facts #Discover
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- ☕️ That's right - the source of your favorite sweet treat, the Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao) we introduced in earlier post, produces cocoa that's packed with powerful health benefits. Growing your own chocolate tree isn't just fun and rewarding - it's a way to bring a superfood right into your backyard!
- ☕️ Here are 10 reasons why cocoa is a health hero:
- 🍫 Loaded with Antioxidants - Fights free radicals and supports overall cell health.
- 🍫 Heart Healthy - Helps lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
- 🍫 Mood Booster - Promotes feel-good chemicals like serotonin and endorphins.
- 🍫 Brain Power - Flavanols support memory, focus, and cognitive function.
- 🍫 Fights Inflammation - Natural compounds help reduce chronic inflammation.
- 🍫 Supports Blood Sugar Balance - May improve insulin sensitivity.
- 🍫 Glowing Skin - Boosts hydration and protects against UV damage.
- 🍫 Aids in Weight Management - May reduce cravings and support metabolism.
- 🍫 Rich in Minerals - Packed with magnesium, iron, copper, and more.
- 🍫 Good for Gut Health - Acts as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria.
☕️ With all these benefits, why not grow your own source of chocolate? Plant a Theobroma cacao tree and enjoy the magic of harvesting your very own cocoa pods. It's not just a tree - it's a conversation starter, a wellness booster, and your personal chocolate factory in the making.
🛒 Get your Chocolate Tree today and grow your own goodness
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How Mangoes can help with diabetes
Colorful Mango fruit on a tray
❤️ How Mangoes can help with diabetes
📚Learn more about #Mango
🛒 Plant a Mango tree and grow your own healthy fruit
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- A new study shows that eating fresh mangoes may support better blood sugar control. Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology found that overweight adults who ate mangoes daily experienced significant reductions in insulin resistance - a key factor in preventing type 2 diabetes.
- Mangoes also improved beta-cell function, helping the pancreas produce and release insulin more effectively. After just four weeks, participants had noticeably lower insulin levels, with no changes in the control group.
- While mangoes are naturally sweet and rich in fiber, portion control and balanced carbs are still important. But when enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, mangoes could be a tasty way to support blood sugar balance and metabolic health.
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