Where can I try a rare Abiu fruit and what does it taste like?

• 🍋 Abiu tree (Pouteria caimito), or Harvest Moon Sapote - is a must-try rare tropical fruit with a striking appearance and incredible flavor.
• 🍋 About the size of a medium apple, Abiu ripens to a bright, sunny yellow that hints at the deliciousness inside. Beneath its somewhat thick, sturdy skin, which contains a bit of sticky latex when cut, lies a jelly-like, ultra-juicy flesh that's sweet, smooth, and completely acid-free.
• 🍋 Its flavor is often compared to the luscious taste of Chrysophyllum cainito (Star Apple that we mentioned earlier), making it a favorite among tropical fruit lovers.
• 🍋 Each fruit typically has one elongated seed nestled within, and Abiu is often grown from seed.
• 🍋 Abiu is very hard to find tropical fruit tree, and you won't find this fruit in supermarkets. So the only way to taste it - to grow your own!
• 🍋 With its vibrant color, unique texture, and tropical sweetness, Abiu is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a touch of the exotic to their rare fruit collection!

🛒 Grow your own Abiu

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🍉 What tropical fruit is better than a watermelon? Wax Jamboo!

• 🍐 Syzygium samarangense, commonly known as Wax Jamboo, Java Apple, or Macopa, is an attractive tree native to tropical regions, with striking, glossy leaves and beautiful, fragrant flowers.
• 🍐 It produces pear-shaped fruits with smooth, waxy skin in varying colors, including white, green, pink, and crimson.
• 🍐 In tropical climates, it can yield abundant crops with up to 700 fruits per tree, harvested in two fruiting seasons annually!
• 🍐 Wax Jamboo is known for its crisp, crunchy texture and refreshing, mildly sweet flavor, making it a popular choice for both eating fresh and using in various culinary dishes. They're widely used in Indian-Ocean-Island cuisine for fresh salads or lightly sautéed dishes.
• 🍐 This tree is not just decorative; it's also quite low-maintenance. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with adequate rainfall and some humidity, and it is hardy down to just above freezing temperatures. It's also perfect for container gardening, requiring minimal care apart from regular watering and occasional feeding
• 🍐 Wax Jamboo fruits are often compared to watermelons because of their juicy, thirst-quenching properties, making them a fantastic treat on hot days.

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📌 New Year with New Plants: how to choose from 17 Tropical Paradise Resolutions

✍️ "A garden is never so good as it will be next year..." - Thomas Cooper.

⚡️ As we step into a fresh new year, it's the perfect time to think about what exciting, special, and life-changing plants we can add to our gardens. The days are getting longer, and spring is just around the corner, so now's the time to make a plan and prepare for the season ahead. Let's take small steps each year to create the garden of our dreams. This winter, consider these fun resolutions:

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  💋Hang a bird feeder and install a rain barrel
• 💋Order some tropical plant seeds for an early start
• 💋Ask your grandparents about their favorite garden plants
• 💋Build a raised bed for succulents
• 💋Plant a fruit tree or two to have some crop this year
• 💋Start a compost pile
• 💋Switch to organic fertilizers and plant boosters
• 💋Fill empty spaces with flowering trees, shrubs, and vines
• 💋Add butterfly attractors to your garden
• 💋Provide water for bees and butterflies to help them thrive and pollinate your fruit trees
• 💋Get a bonsai starter to try bonsai art
• 💋Enjoy meals outside as often as you can
• 💋Teach a child how to plant a tree
• 💋Plant berry-bearing shrubs like Tropical Cherries to feed the birds
• 💋Rake up leaves for winter mulch
• 💋Add a few exotic plants to your indoor collection or container garden
• 💋Share plants as gifts all year long

🚩🚩🚩🚩 Happy gardening in 2025!

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🌱 Three tropical plants that help you to stay young.

1. Longevity Spinach - as the name suggests, this is one of the superfoods, and it lowers cholesterol. The leaves and young shoot tips can be used fresh in salads, steamed, used in stir fry, stews, and soups. Just add them at the very end. Recipes here
2. Amlak, or Otaheite Gooseberry - fruit is a major ingredient of Chavyanprash, a popular Ayurvedic tonic. It is the richest source of vitamin C. Makes a perfect lemonade.
3. Noni - a world-famous medicinal fruit. The noni juice works on a cellular level and rejuvenates nearly every system in the body. Large leaves, very tropical look, quick to fruit... This is a perfect tree for container and indoors. PDF: Noni's health benefits (Tropical Treasures Magazine).

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How to Grow Jackfruit: Practical Guide

• 🍈 Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tropical tree that produces the largest fruit in the world, weighing up to 80 pounds and reaching 36 inches in length. The trees thrive in frost-free, humid climates with plenty of sunlight. They require well-draining soil rich in organic matter and regular watering to flourish. Despite their reputation as ultra-tropical, mature Jackfruit trees can tolerate light frost for a few hours without significant damage. Additionally, they can be grown in containers in colder areas with proper care and pruning.

🍈 What Climate is Essential for Growing Jackfruit Trees?



Jackfruit trees require a tropical or subtropical climate, with temperatures ideally between 60-95°F. While young trees are frost-sensitive, mature trees can withstand light frost for short periods. However, cold winters can reduce fruit production. Frost-free temperatures are crucial for optimal growth and fruiting.

🍈 How Often Do Trees Need Fertilizing, and What is the Best Type of Feed?



Jackfruit trees are heavy feeders. Fertilizing them regularly is key to their health and productivity. During the active growing season (spring to fall), apply a balanced dry fertilizer once a month. Liquid amino-acid-based fertilizers, such as Sunshine Boosters, can be used year-round with every watering. These fertilizers help maintain healthy growth and encourage abundant fruiting. Supplement with organic matter like compost, manure, or peat moss to enrich the soil.

🍈 How Important is Pruning, and When is the Right Time to Prune?



Pruning is essential for maintaining a manageable tree size and promoting healthy fruit production. Jackfruit trees produce fruit at the base of the trunk, allowing them to be pruned annually to a height of 7-12 feet. This practice not only makes harvesting easier but also encourages more fruiting. Prune after the fruiting season or in late fall to remove excess growth and shape the tree. Regular pruning also improves air circulation and reduces the risk of disease.

🍈 Key Tips for Successful Jackfruit Production

• · Climate: Ensure frost-free temperatures and adequate humidity.
• · Soil: Use well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• · Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging.
• · Pruning: Keep the tree under 7-10 feet for easier management and better yield.
• · Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizers and supplements regularly.

🍈 Jackfruit facts

• · The fruit consists of large, edible bulbs of yellow, sweet, banana-pineapple-flavored aromatic flesh.
• · Seedlings start fruiting within 3-4 years, with fruit ripening 4-6 months after flowering.
• · A mature tree can produce up to 200 pounds of fruit annually.
• · For colder regions, growing Jackfruit in containers is an option, provided the tree is regularly pruned and topped.

👍 Jackfruit trees grow fast and fruit abundantly with proper care, making them an exotic addition to tropical fruit collections.

📚 From previous posts:

The largest tree-borne fruit in the world
How to grow the biggest fruit on Earth

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