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Date: 19 Jun 2024

What is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world?

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

👀 What is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world?



🍈 Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) reaches 80 pounds in weight and up to 36 inches long! It is one of the most fascinating fruit in the world.

✳️ The fruit consists of large edible bulbs of yellow, sweet, banana-flavored aromatic flesh. 

✳️ The fruit is so large and heavy that the tree has a smart feature to produce only at the base of the trunk.  So the tree can be (and should be) pruned annually to 7-12' producing as much as 200 lbs. of fruit per year!

✳️ Seedlings start fruiting within 3-4 years.  Fruit ripen pretty quickly, 4-6 months from flower to maturity. 

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Date: 4 Feb 2025

The star of the orchard

Start Fruit - Carambola Tree (Averrhoa carambola)

😛 The star of the orchard



Start Fruit
- Carambola Tree (Averrhoa carambola). Growing this tree is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy this unique and delicious fruit right at home!

📚 Learn more from previous posts:


Star Fruit from our garden
How to grow your own Carambola
Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #8. Carambola - Starfruit
Carambola Banana Whip
Carambola tree is the Star of the orchard


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Date: 2 Apr 2025

TROPICAL FRUIT HEALTH BENEFITS GUIDE, Part 2:

TROPICAL FRUIT

TROPICAL FRUIT

🍑 What fruit and edibles can help with health issues and VITAMIN deficiencies

...Continued from previous post ⤴️

7. 💅 Beauty Enhancer

(Vitamin B7 - Biotin):

Banana, Avocado, Aloe Vera, Clitoria (Butterfly Pea), Patchouli.

8.Blood Builder
(Vitamin B9 - Folate):

Avocado, Guava, Papaya, Moringa, Chaya (Maya Spinach Tree), Mulberry.

9. Immunity Booster
(Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid):
Guava, Pineapple, Carambola, Mango, Dragon Fruit, Loquat, Longevity Spinach (Gynura), Moringa, Allspice, Camphor Tree, Bay Leaf, Yerba Mate, Cherry, Peach, Passion fruit, Mulberry, Eugenia, Cinnamon, Piper sarmentosum (Vietnamese Pepper), Wiriwiri and Biquinho Pepper.

10. Skin Shield
(Vitamin E - Tocopherol):

Avocado, Sapote, Dragon Fruit, Moringa, Patchouli, Aloe, Annatto, Camphor Tree.

11. ❣️Clot Controller
(Vitamin K - Phylloquinol):

Moringa, Sauropus (Katuk), Chaya.

12. 🍲 Digestive Aid
(Enzymes):

Pineapple, Papaya, Ginger, Turmeric, Mango, Lemongrass, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, Betel Leaf, Peach, Eugenia, Jackfruit, Lippia dulcis, Allspice, Lippia alba (Poleo), Wiri wiri and Biquinho Pepper, Passion fruit.

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Date: 23 Apr 2024

Did you know that ice cream actually grows on a tree?

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis)

🍦 Did you know that ice cream actually grows on a tree?

Ice Cream Bean Tree (Inga edulis) - fast growing shade tree with wonderful fruit that kids love! 👯‍♀️

✳️ Bean pods up to 3 ft long contain sweet, juicy, white pulp that has a soft cotton wool texture and tastes of vanilla ice-cream.

✳️ The fruit has fantastic health benefits. It contains up to 25% sugar, 10% protein, 5% fiber, vitamins C, A and E, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and zinc. The protein content is two times higher than that of a banana!

✳️ A mature tree will produce around 100 fruits in a season. Seedlings start fruiting within 3-4 years.

✳️ Fast growing, umbrella-shaped tree, 20 ft tall and almost as wide, provides plenty of shade. This is our favorite tree when we need to create shade quickly.

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Date: 19 May 2025

What fruit can reduce your blood pressure. Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance

Tropical fruit that can reduce your blood pressure

Tropical fruit that can reduce your blood pressure

❤️ Tropical fruit and plants that help keep blood pressure in balance.
Part 1: What fruit can reduce your blood pressure?



💲 You don’t need to spend $$$ on doctors and medications to stay healthy and young. By eating right and adding a few powerful plants and fruits to your diet, you can naturally keep your blood pressure in check. Plant them today and harvest your own medicine tomorrow! And don’t forget - gardening itself is therapeutic! It keeps you active, reduces stress, and helps your whole body stay in balance.

💚 Tropical fruit that help reduce blood pressure:



Jackfruit (Artabotrys hexapetallus) - Contains potassium and magnesium, which help relax blood vessels and regulate blood pressure.

Guava (Psidium sp.) - Rich in potassium and fiber, supports vascular health and may help lower blood pressure.

Papaya (Carica papaya) - High in potassium and antioxidants, promoting healthy blood pressure.

Banana (Musa sp.) - Well-known for its high potassium content, which helps counteract sodium and lower blood pressure.

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) - Contains potassium and bromelain, which may support circulation and reduce inflammation.

Persimmon - High in fiber and antioxidants, which can contribute to better heart and vascular function.

Mulberry (Morus sp.) - Contains resveratrol and other antioxidants linked to heart health and blood pressure support.

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) - Rich in potassium and fiber, may help regulate blood pressure and support arterial health.

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) - Contains potassium, aiding in fluid balance and blood pressure control.

✅🍒 Tropical Cherry (Eugenia) - Contains antioxidants and supports healthy circulation.

Part 2: Edible plants reducing blood pressure - see next post⤵️

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Tropical fruit health benefits guide
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