Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

Date: 8 Dec 2024

NEW VIDEO:
How to plant Ice Cream Bean Tree: Eating the fruit and planting the tree

Today with Fermin Garcia at Top Tropicals we gonna try the delicious pulp of Ice Cream Bean fruit that tastes just like Ice Cream! And of course we will plant every seed and watch them grow. Fermin promised the new trees to grow in just 7 days! Let's see what happens.

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Date: 1 Dec 2024

What is the best variety of Lychee Tree?

Q: I love Lychee fruit and want to plant a tree so I always have a supply! What variety is the best?

A: The three most popular Lychee varieties are: Brewster, Mauritius, and Sweetheart (sometimes referred to as Hak Ip). Brewster and Mauritius are the most reliable producers and are commonly used commercially, while Sweetheart is more of a backyard specialty. Although it produces fewer fruits, the fruit are significantly larger than other varieties.

Brewster: Medium to large, round fruit and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, Brewster is highly productive and ideal for fresh eating.

Mauritius: Medium to large, round fruit with thick skin. It has a sweet, delicate flavor and is one of the earliest varieties to ripen.
Choose Brewster or Mauritius if you want a reliable producer with an average fruit size.

Sweetheart: True to its name, Sweetheart is prized for its exceptional sweetness. It has the largest fruit of all varieties, with a thick rind and juicy, flavorful interior.
Some growers consider Hak Ip to be just another trade name for Sweetheart, although it is sometimes marketed as a separate variety.
Opt for Sweetheart if you prefer larger fruit but don't mind a smaller harvest.

Keep in mind that Lychee trees typically produce every other year, with heavy crop years alternating with low production years or no fruit at all.

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Date: 1 Dec 2024

Cyber Monday Week Specials

This week only, we are offering rare plants at unbeatable prices - including exclusive varieties we unually never discount! Don't miss your chance to add these unique treasures to your collection at a fraction of the cost, including selected superior varieties of Avocado and Olive trees!
But hurry, these deals won't last long! Check out the plants below to see which rare finds are available for Cyber Monday Week only, while supplies last. Plus, enjoy free and discounted shipping to sweeten the deal!

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Date: 24 Nov 2024

Black Friday Week Has Begun!

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This holiday week, treat yourself to the best deals of the year and fill your garden with the plants you've always dreamed of! Don't miss these instant discounts:

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On top of that, use our Thanksgiving code below and make it a steal!

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Shop now and make your garden the envy of the season! Get additional 10% off plants, seeds, and garden supplies with the code below:

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Photo above: Pseudorhipsalis amazonica - Blue Flame Cactus - Spectacular bloomer! A rare, spineless, epiphytic cactus from the rainforests of the Amazon jungle. Flowers emerge along the leaf edges from late spring through early summer, with a distinctive blue tip on the magenta flower.

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Date: 20 Nov 2024

Sunshine Boosters Winter Use

The magic fertilizer in action

Do you remember that Sunshine Boosters fertilizers can be applied year-round?

As natural fertilizers, their scientifically created formulas provide perfectly balanced nutrition for your plants throughout the year. Follow the instructions on the labels and apply Sunshine Boosters with every watering. Give your plants extra boost during winter months! The fertilizer amount is balanced, adjusting proportionally to the water amount, which is tailored to the plant's winter needs. Unlike dry fertilizers, Sunshine Boosters can be used all year without fear of burning plants with excessive nutrient lockup.

Those who visited on B-Farm in Sebring, have noticed our little garden by the office, with plants that are always happy and vigorous - year around. They are irrigated automatically with Sunshine Boosters using the Robuster injector. We are proud of our "crazy banana", it is taller than the building, we honestly have never seen a banana of that size! The solution we are using there is Sunshine Robusta (also available for pick up in 2.5 gal jugs).

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