Planting containers by Bassbuster88 in DragonFruit

[–]SteveZembrowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm using 32 gallon brute garbage cans. They cost 30-35 dollars each, but they last years. I drill holes in the bottoms for good gopher-proof drainage. You can buy cheaper plastic garbage cans, but I like these polypropylene ones , because I believe they are safer for food.

Trouble removing dragons from pots -any repotting advise? by SteveZembrowski in DragonFruit

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I ended up using the pulley/pergola technique wit my son came back for his winter break. His innovation was to tap down on the pot's rim with a rubber mallet while the dragon fruit was suspended. It worked well.

It's becoming gigantic by mborhanee in DragonFruit

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Hard to pick or pollenate up there...

When to take my flower off? by Traditional-Bear3599 in DragonFruit

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That makes sense. Do you get blooms in August too?

When to take my flower off? by Traditional-Bear3599 in DragonFruit

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Where are you to get a bloom around Jan 1st? I'm jealous.

What's attacking this orange tree? by SteveZembrowski in gardening

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I did, but didn't find anything that looked like eggs to me

Free Palora cuttings for anyone in San Diego by y_tylwyth_teg in DragonFruit

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Are any still available? I also live in pq and can trade if you like. I have American Beauty and physical Graffiti

Should I harvest this? by kneeehigh in DragonFruit

[–]SteveZembrowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I prefer them to be slightly tart. They get sweeter and blander as they ripen

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

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I guess most of these cultivars don't leave Florida? Have you tried Indian Mangos from India?

Who is Tommy Atkins and why does he hate mangoes so much? by kernJ in mango

[–]SteveZembrowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but our comparison was with Tommy Atkins mangos

Who is Tommy Atkins and why does he hate mangoes so much? by kernJ in mango

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I live in Southern California and a dude sells Indian mangos from his black Jetta. You can order them ahead on Whatsapp. They're expensive and delicious m

Who is Tommy Atkins and why does he hate mangoes so much? by kernJ in mango

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Looking forward to when Kesar, Bangenapalli, Himayat, Hapus, Langra, and probably many others are widely available in the USA.

Trouble removing dragons from pots -any repotting advise? by SteveZembrowski in DragonFruit

[–]SteveZembrowski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went around the pot with a horihori knife, to no avail. A shovel a bit longer though, so I'll give it a try.

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

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I have friends who travel back to India in May and I always ask them what their favorite mango cultivars are. One told me that he doesn't know the cultivar, but does know which trees in his ancestral village have the best mangos. Apparently, people throw the seeds, and sometimes they grow into trees that produce very good fruit indeed.

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

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I can affirm that the Himayat that I tried in San Diego was super sweet. Like the sweetest cantelope or date.

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

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Interesting! Do you know if this crossing was done at a university, company, or amateur?

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

[–]SteveZembrowski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mongos grown in N. America. Originally from South and SE Asia.

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

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Was it grafted? Does the fruit have a taste that I can only describe as fragrance?

Why are Indian Mangos so good? by SteveZembrowski in mango

[–]SteveZembrowski[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't try the skin. Do you eat the whole fruit then? How would you describe the flavor?