Tropicdude's Edible Backyard

Goji Berry - Shrub (Seedling) ^5/10

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I introduced Goji here in the D.R.,  I have had mixed results with them. the seeds sprout right within days, but are slow growers, and easily damp off, to much sun and they dry up, to much shade and they become stringy, I found that a couple hours of fdirect iltered sunlight is ok.  I had about 40 plants originally and they were doing ok until the summer peak heat got to them. now I only have about 6 left. some that I gave away before the summer heat, are doing very well, in slightly cooler regions. I guess with the experience i have gained, I could do better next time. i high summer, I should keep them out of direct sunlight, and keep them watered,

also, they do not like wind, the leaves fall off very easily, even if you touch them.  they grow almost like a vine, but if you cut them back they sprout up thicker shoots, they really are a weird plant. my recommendation is to, keep them in filtered sunlight for about 2-3 years then increase the sunlight until they take medium/full sun. they do seem to enjoy some fertilzation.

Planted: 2008

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 6

Sun/Shade: Full Shade

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

Have not had any problem with bugs eating these, but birds seem to like the taste of the leaves, or they like the twiggy looks of them to make nests.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Frangipani Abbys Dream ^10/10

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All over the world, Plumerias are found in a rainbow of colors, varied shapes, and fragrances, in this country  there only seems to be 2 types, the white Brides bouquet with spoon shaped leaves that grows like a bush, and a solid pink plumeria that grows tree like. very little if any fragrance.  So I decided to order a packet of 100 seeds of plumeria, that supposedly will be anything but white. resulta will be a grab bag surprise because it will take years before they flower. So I am just growing them to sell as ornamental plants at a local plant festival, and keep a few on hand. wish I had a farm to keep a few dozen  until they bloomed, so that I can keep the ones with features I like best to later use as cuttings. anyway, this seeds have over 90% germination rate, sprout very fast, and grow really fast, its amazing how something that uses so little water can grow that fast. the stem becomes thick, and many leaves on plants just a few months old now.  I have them in Medium Sun, but they can take full sun.

do not water them too much I have not seen the leaves droop even with the soil bone dry.

Height 0.2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 50

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

Nothing touches these things

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Lemon - Eureka (Grafted) ^8/10

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Recently purchased grafted.   way to big for the small poly bag its in, will be getting transplanted into 8 gallon pots in a couple days. Lemons are actually very rare here, most people only know about limes here, which they call "Limones" thinking that Limes and Lemons are the same thing. in spanish they should use "Lima" for limes, and "Limones" for Lemons, but since they are not familiar with good ol yellow Lemons, I intend to show em by growin em :) .  the plants are healthy and had a lemon or two already on them ( being grafted and all no surprise ) but these plants really need a bigger container and soon.

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

Just recently obtained plants, I will be monotoring, if I do require pesticides Ill go for natural Neem oil.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Bay Rum (Seedling) ^9/10

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Small plant I picked up, growing ok, no pests.  used for making "Bay rum"

and other medicinal uses. moderate growth.

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

No need.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Black Sapote (Seedling) ^9/10

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Black Sapote, not sure what Cultivar.  growing ok, although some older leaves are starting to yellow, this could be because it needs a bigger pot, or may need Magnesium,  I will try magnesium first then transplant.  this plant is small, and do not expect fruit for at least 2 years.

Planted: 2007

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Hand Pollination

Pest Control:

pest free, do not use any pesticides.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Miracle Fruit (Seedling) ^8/10

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Very slow growing plants,  doesnt like too much sun, I prune off dead leaves. still in 1 gallon pots after 1 year.

Height 0.2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

havent had bug problems yet.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Palm - Dwarf Acai (Seedling) ^10/10

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I introduced this plant into this country, I ordered 100 seeds of the Açai Para variety. about 80% sprouted, I have recently been transplanting into 1 gallon pots from my seed bed. the extremly hot weather has been tough on some of the transplants, but they should recuperate, some leave buning on some plants. I will be selling these plants locally at a "plant festival" .. they prefer low sun to shade,  do not care for Fertilizer yet, I tried and some leaf browning occured on afew plants.

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 60

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control:

Nothing eats these plants so far.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Grumichama - Black (Seedling) ^10/10

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One of the most ornamental fruit trees, little maintenance , I just water it once in a while if it hasent rained for a few days..  not fruiting yet, but maybe next year, fingers are crossed.

Planted: 2008

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pest Control:

Bugs dont mess with this plant at all

Organic Status:Organic

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