Surinam cherry (forum)

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Does anyone grow the sweeter, black and less resinous form of Eugenia uniflora? Most selections are the lighter red form which isn't as palatable, but have heard that the sweet form is present in Australia. Would be happy to buy seeds if anyone knows of it.

Time: 3rd January 2009 9:30am

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kert says...
I ,too ,am interested . What are DALEY'S like.I have had some truly awful Surinam cherries,resinous and turpentine tasting.

Time: 3rd January 2009 12:43pm

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RolFlor a says...
Photo of BLACK SURINAM CHERRY.
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Time: 3rd January 2009 1:42pm

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Phil says...
Thanks for the pic - yes that's exactly what I'm after

Time: 3rd January 2009 2:15pm

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Phil. says...
If anyone could supply seeds let me know.

Time: 3rd January 2009 7:32pm

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Anonymous says...
Yes there seems to be a demand for better varieties if anyone knows of a grower.

Time: 5th January 2009 11:50am

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Steve says...
"Eugenia uniflora" is the red Brazilian Cherry.
The black cherry in the photo looks like the black Grumichama "Eugina dombeyi".
I've found the Brazilian cherry can be tart if unripe, but if left to ripen on the tree, are much sweeter.
The native Cedar Bay Cherry "Eugenia moluccana" is very nice, I prefer this to the Brazilian & the black Grumichama is maybe even better.


Time: 5th January 2009 9:34pm

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RolFlor a says...
PHIL : Have you contacted this website (U.S.A?), below, for any seeds of the black variety of Eugenia uniflora?
www.tradewindsfruit.com/surinam_cherry.htm
Their website says 'Seeds Available!',but does not say if they sell the black variety.
And/or grow and eat the sweet but slow growing Australian native Eugenia reinwardtiana (E.moluccana?)?
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Time: 6th January 2009 4:42pm

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Phil. says...
Thanks for the info - will e-mail 'em tonight to see if they can supply. Cheers.

Time: 6th January 2009 5:15pm

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Manda says...
I have got some seeds from Tradewinds just before xmas... most of them got through, however some were confiscated by Quarrantine, so it is definetly worthwhile checking it out first.

Time: 6th January 2009 5:33pm

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Phil. says...
Yes, it's always wise to check the AQIS website so that you don't waste money bringing in precious seeds only to have them incinerated.

Time: 6th January 2009 5:53pm

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