Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 21 Jun 2025

What avocado can you eat with the skin? Cold hardy Avocado Joey

Avocado Joey

What avocado you can eat with the skin? Cold hardy Avocado Joey
  • 🟢Prime picks for serious gardeners! Cold-hardy, creamy, and compact - Joey is a must-have for growers in cooler zones!
  • 🟢Joey avocado is a cold-hardy, Type  B avocado with creamy, nutty flavor and purple-black skin. The fruit has smooth, thin, purple-black skin and rich, buttery, somewhat sweet flesh with a nutty flavor - perfect for slicing. The skin is so thin - you can eat it with skin!
  • 🟢Discovered by Joey Ricers in Uvalde, Texas, Joey is a compact egg-shaped avocado that thrives even in cooler climates (surviving the teens to 20s F) and ripens from August to October. It survived temperatures around 10F near San Antonio, Texas (Zone 8b). Once established, the tree can take temperatures down to 15F for short period of time without significant damage.
  • 🟢Growing into a dense, upright tree reaching 10-25 ft, it's self-pollinating but pairs well with a Type  A variety to boost yield
  • 🟢Heavy bearer, Joey is a top choice for cooler subtropical regions and container gardens alike.


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Date: 25 Jun 2025

What are Health Benefits of Alpinia galanga (Galangal)

Alpinia galanga (Galangal)

Alpinia galanga (Galangal)

What are Health Benefits of Alpinia galanga (Galangal)



🌿 Galangal, also known as Thai ginger, is more than just a fast growing ornamental ginger and flavorful root - it's also a powerful healing plant with centuries of use in both kitchens and traditional medicine. Here are some of its top health benefits:
  • Digestive aid - Galangal stimulates digestion, reduces bloating, and relieves nausea. It's especially helpful after heavy or oily meals.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties - Contains compounds like galangin that help reduce inflammation, making it useful for joint pain and inflammatory conditions.
  • Antioxidant rich - Packed with flavonoids and polyphenols that fight oxidative stress and may help slow aging and support overall wellness.
  • Immune support - Traditionally used to fight colds and infections thanks to its antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
  • Respiratory health - Used in Thai herbal remedies for clearing the lungs, soothing sore throats, and reducing coughs.
  • Brain function - Some studies suggest galangal may help protect brain cells and improve cognitive performance due to its antioxidant profile.
  • Circulatory support - Acts as a natural stimulant and may help improve blood flow and circulation.


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Date: 26 Jun 2025

Wise Mango - a smart choice for flavor lovers: sweet, juicy, and Florida-tough

Wise Mango

Wise Mango - a smart choice for flavor lovers: sweet, juicy, and Florida-tough.
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🥭 Mango Wise is a forgotten gem from the golden age of mango breeding in South Florida. Originating in Miami during the post-1930s boom of cultivar development, it was once part of a wave of exciting new introductions. Over time, many of these excellent varieties faded from commercial propagation, despite having outstanding eating qualities. Wise stands out with its nearly round fruit, minimal to no fiber, and rich, juicy sweetness. It's a smart, flavorful choice that deserves a comeback in Florida gardens.

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Date: 11 Jul 2025

Whats in TopTropicals Garden? A note from our customer

Grumichama Fruit Tree at Top Tropicals Garden

🏆 What's in TopTropicals Garden? A note from our customer



🎥 From Jackie Rose about her visit to Top Tropicals Bfarm Garden and Nursery.

♥️ Thank you Jackie! Enjoy your plants and come back again!

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Date: 18 Jul 2025

Van Dyke: the mango that glows and flows

Van Dyke Mango

🥭 Van Dyke: the mango that glows and flows.
Mango Rainbow🌈
  • 🟠 Van Dyke is a Florida classic mango that’s loved all over the world - and once you try it, you’ll know why!
  • 🟠 The trees are strong, spreading, and loaded with beautiful fruit.
  • 🟠 Walking through the grove, this one really pops - bright yellow skin with a red blush, like it’s lit from within.
  • 🟠 I pick it, slice it open... and wow! No fiber, just rich, juicy flesh with a sweet, spicy twist. It’s dense, meaty, and bursting with tropical flavor. This mango isn’t just pretty - it's pure magic!


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