Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 2 Dec 2021

New Video:
What is a Loquat?

Loquat is one of the easiest tropical/subtropical fruit trees to grow, with delicious fruit resembling Apricots (in fact, from the same family!). This video presented by our video host David Mortimer.

More information on Loquat trees:

Golden Loquat - the symbol of Prosperity
Kristi's Loquat Tropical BBQ sauce
Overlooked fruit: tasty Loquat recipes (PDF from Tropical Treasures Magazine)

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Date: 8 Sep 2025

Papaya mint salad: Quick-n-Fun exotic

Papaya mint salad: Quick-n-Fun exotic

🍴 Papaya mint salad: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes


  • 🟢Cube ripe papaya into bite-sized pieces.
  • 🟢Toss gently with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
  • 🟢Chill before serving for a refreshing, lightly spiced tropical snack.

Papaya Mint Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe papaya, peeled and cubed
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cube ripe papaya into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Toss gently with fresh mint leaves, a drizzle of lime juice, and a pinch of black pepper.
  3. Chill before serving for a refreshing, lightly spiced tropical snack.

🛒 Add Papaya trees to your garden

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Date: 10 Sep 2025

Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

🍴 Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes


  • 🟢Halve an avocado, scoop out a little extra.
  • 🟢Fill with sauteed shrimp tossed in garlic-lime butter.
  • 🟢Enjoy instant tropical feast!


🛒 Grow your own Avocado tree

Avocado shrimp boats: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Halve the avocados and scoop out a little extra to make room.
  2. Sauté shrimp in butter with garlic and lime juice until pink and cooked through.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fill avocado halves with shrimp mixture.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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Date: 14 Sep 2025

Jackfruit curry quickie: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

Jackfruit curry quickie: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

🍴 Jackfruit curry quickie: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes


  • 🟡Saute young Jackfruit chunks with coconut milk, curry paste, and ginger.
  • 🟡Tastes like pulled chicken curry, but totally plant-based!

🍲 Jackfruit curry exotic recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups young Jackfruit chunks
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp curry paste
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

  1. Saute young Jackfruit chunks with curry paste and ginger.
  2. Add coconut milk and simmer until the Jackfruit is tender.
  3. Serve hot. Tastes like pulled chicken curry, but completely plant-based!

🛒 Shop Jackfruit varieties

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Date: 16 Sep 2025

Canistel custard toast: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

Canistel custard toast

Canistel custard toast

🍴 Canistel custard toast: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes

  • 🟡Mash Canistel (Eggfruit) with a bit of cream and cinnamon, spread on toast, and broil until golden.
  • 🟡Like dessert for breakfast!

Canistel Custard Toast: Exotic Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe Canistel (Eggfruit), mashed
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 slices of bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Mash Canistel with cream and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Spread mixture on bread slices.
  4. Broil until golden and slightly caramelized.
  5. Serve warm, like dessert for breakfast.

🛒 Plant your own Canistel tree

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