Central Florida Backyard Food Forest (Complete Tour) Zone 9b

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  • In this video see our complete back yard food forest of tropical fruit trees. Everything from Guava trees, fig trees, Barbados cherry, sugar apples and much more……. To hear my message from John 8 on Jesus the Great I am, click this link: • John 8:30-58 Before A...

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  • @valchris11
    @valchris11 5 років тому +29

    Its nice to see more homeowners growing their own food.
    More of us need to start doing it.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +4

      Yes, more people should grow their own food. I'm glad I started growing, it is so rewarding. I wish I would have started years ago.

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      @kalebarthur4574 2 роки тому

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      @carloakley6100 2 роки тому

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      @carloakley6100 2 роки тому

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  • @jaydearchbold1753
    @jaydearchbold1753 4 роки тому +17

    amazing!! thank you for sharing. This is really helpful since I also live near that area. I also thought you should know that the Land O Lakes library has a seed library and once they reopen, patrons are able to 'check out' free seed packets!

    • @Kdm109
      @Kdm109 4 роки тому +1

      What a genius and wonderful idea. I hope this spreads to more counties and states

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Cool. Thank you very much!

  • @kuvasz93
    @kuvasz93 2 роки тому +1

    My gosh!! The Ice Cream Bean tree brought back memories from my childhood in Puerto Rico

  • @curtrn
    @curtrn 5 років тому +4

    You and your wife are hard working people. Both of you have very impressive land use planning !

  • @thikknikk5
    @thikknikk5 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing fruit garden! I'm very excited to be a 1st time homeowner, and my husband and I are definitely gonna start our own little fruit garden!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      You will love it! Nothing like picking fruit from your own tree in your yard. Happy growing!

  • @lindakerr9846
    @lindakerr9846 5 років тому +1

    Awesome garden! Love all the trees and your description of their fruits. Looking forward to seeing what they produce as you make more videos!!! Blessings ~ Linda

  • @JazzMeUinFLUSA
    @JazzMeUinFLUSA 2 роки тому

    Wowwww I really love somewhat orchard & your main garden. I wish we are neighbors. I love gardening too. I'm from Spring Hill Florida

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому

      There are people growing tropical fruits in Spring Hill. A cold winter does become a challenge.

  • @kirkwest1018
    @kirkwest1018 4 роки тому +2

    Loved the video! I live in Polk county, and I've been curious about apple and plum trees. After watching, I must plant some sugar apple!
    Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Thanks Kirk. I just posted a new video on the Sugar Apple. Easy to grow.

  • @Mrs.T.Rusch25
    @Mrs.T.Rusch25 2 роки тому

    I'm in Pasco/Spring Hill. We're right on the line between 9b & 9a. This is very inspiring, thank you 😊

  • @michellelynn530
    @michellelynn530 3 роки тому +1

    Super impressive ‼️I'm in Lehigh Acres, Florida and just planted my first 2 trees 🌳🌳a cocktail citrus 🍊 and a plum tree. I bought a Barbados cherry 🍒 tree and can't wait to plant it

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      That is great. You are going to love it! So much fun picking fruit from your own trees. Happy Growing!

  • @1Inked4Heart3
    @1Inked4Heart3 2 роки тому

    Love love love ! Just moved to Spring Hill and cant wait to start planting and growing !

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Good luck. You will not regret growing your own fruit!

  • @friendlyfoodforest8033
    @friendlyfoodforest8033 4 роки тому

    Beautiful yard...I can't wait to get a property down there. We are hoping to have a northern and southern food forest, that way we can garden all year. Great variety and yard again!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Joshua. Gotta love growing all the different fruits and varieties. Good luck on establishing your southern food forest.

  • @jonesjones8622
    @jonesjones8622 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video from your neighbor in Land O Lakes!!

  • @andrewbirkett715
    @andrewbirkett715 4 роки тому

    Wow. That's awesome! What a great assortment of fruiting plants :)

  • @1capatter
    @1capatter 3 роки тому +3

    Nice vid. Those trees will need more space as they're establishing themselves. Also some of my trees (cherry/ Sugar apple for example) were more than double that size within their first year. This may be due to their spacing/ organic home made fertilizer/ species etc., but once your trees start taking off, they're going to need their space.
    I made that initial mistake years ago with my banana trees. I planted them very close to my Avocado & Mango trees. The banana trees (@ least my variety) grew like weeds & sprouted so many pups. Sometimes it takes a year before they produced too (before I can cut them down). If you have limited space, choose your favorite varieties of fruit & concentrate on those. Also, I grew 3 Sugar Apple plants from from seeds, they're taste wasn't nearly as sweet as my original tree (ended up uprooting all three & using them for mulch). Better to buy an established grafted young tree & not take the risk.
    Again, good vid & thanks for sharing

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      Yea, I had so much room to work with. I do think in some cases that some of my cold sensitive trees did better this winter because the other trees help to protect them. Thanks for the advice!

    • @yanostropicalparadise755
      @yanostropicalparadise755 3 роки тому

      nope, your completely wrong. it really depends on if you want hundreds of lbs of fruit from one tree or just 50lbs. small trees planted really close together do even better than trees planed with more room. i make it a point to keep mine were i can pick fruit without a ladder and prune for conforming. look up high density planting. Japanese have bee doing this forever with the best results.

  • @aliaub75
    @aliaub75 4 роки тому +1

    Watching from Australia. Wow...what a great garden.

  • @gigime5472
    @gigime5472 4 роки тому

    Nice house and beautiful garden 👍

  • @anoceanofideas
    @anoceanofideas 4 роки тому

    Moving to SW FL and so excited to discover your channel. You are a wealth of knowledge. Keep up the good work!

  • @JahwanM
    @JahwanM 4 роки тому

    I absolutely looovveeeee your food forest!!! 😍😍😍💚💚💚 This is like my dream garden! When I move to FL, please help me!!

  • @user-hz7kv6js6l
    @user-hz7kv6js6l 2 роки тому

    Very nice food forest

  • @WizBoots
    @WizBoots 4 роки тому +4

    Very nice! I am also in 9b down in Hudson FL. I am sure you know this already but you can get FREE local woodchips / natural mulch from tree services they will drop off a huge pile, much better for the soil life but if you like the look of the red I understand. Keep up the great work and keep spreading the word!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes I am aware of the free wood chips and yes it is better for the soil. The red mulch is expensive so I may switch eventually.

    • @yanostropicalparadise755
      @yanostropicalparadise755 3 роки тому +2

      big problem with mulch in florida is termites mass produce and when chips are gone they eat your tree trunks and roots. i used raw mulch from the dump for years, if your gonna use it do it for 3 to 4 years on your soil before you plant trees, till it under every year. then wait a years with no mulch let the termite die or move. you will have the best soil in the world. the best mulch is from the dump. it has to be more leaves than trunk.

  • @swflfoodforest934
    @swflfoodforest934 5 років тому

    Great job, your food forest looks awesome. We are only 18 months into building ours in Fort Myers. You offer such motivation!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  5 років тому

      Thank you. It takes some time but it is worth the effort. Keep growing and keep the faith.

  • @slickrock5827
    @slickrock5827 5 років тому

    Keep videos coming. Nice work here for Tampa Area!

  • @leahpeah123ya
    @leahpeah123ya 2 роки тому

    I’m in Lutz too and looking for inspo. Thanks for showing us your garden!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! If I can do this, anyone can! Happy Growing!

  • @chickentender4037
    @chickentender4037 3 роки тому

    This is great, would love to have my own home with a giant yard fot trees, vegetables and chickens. And a pond! A pond would be nice.

  • @farisasmith7109
    @farisasmith7109 3 роки тому

    Your food forest is really well latd out. I really want to try growing pineapples.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Pineapples are easy to grow. It takes about two years to get fruit and they don't like it when it gets too cold. Best tasting pineapples are the ones you grow at home!

  • @robc5135
    @robc5135 3 роки тому

    Excellent job folks!..Garden on brother!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Gotta love picking fruit from trees in your own backyard.

  • @vladimirpuran6177
    @vladimirpuran6177 4 роки тому

    I am in zone 9 ... palm coast Florida....I have suriname cherry and Barbados cherry ... I am definitely going to try some of your other fruits ....

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      You will not regret it. Best hobby in the world!

    • @bryankc9644
      @bryankc9644 3 роки тому

      check out Flying Fox Fruits, he grows alot of rare fruit trees in your zone

  • @danedon1
    @danedon1 5 років тому

    WOW! Very cool.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  5 років тому

      Thanks Don. Check out the new video of the Barbados Cherry tree.

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920
    @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 3 роки тому

    You must have a good size property.
    I'm in Windermere, Florida zone 9b.
    You're about 90 minutes to the west.
    My garden is tiny in comparison so my gardening is small patches and pots. But, all good. Garden What You've Got!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      I have about close to a half an acre with most of the property in the back. Whatever size lot you have you can always make it work. Happy Growing!

  • @Auriasis
    @Auriasis Рік тому

    You need a starfruit. (carambola) I had one at my first florida house and it was prolific. Planted one at my second house and it died after being in the ground 3 years. I plan on getting another one. My favorite.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  Рік тому

      I lost one tree years ago. I replanted another one and I am getting plenty of fruit from it now.

  • @humanfirst8981
    @humanfirst8981 4 роки тому

    Awesome subbing you! I need a property like this as I am looking to buy a home in lutz in an year.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Thank you. I'm fotunate to have a nice size property. I've seen some videos where they have made the most out of a smaller yard too. Hope you find a home with a large back yard so you can start growing. It's the best thing i've ever done.

  • @gerrylavelle8433
    @gerrylavelle8433 3 роки тому

    Moving from Colorado to inland Sarasota County -- digging up my fig bushes and taking them to Florida so they can live happily ever after as trees.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Good luck. I have had pretty good luck growing my fig trees here in Central Florida. Happy Gardening.

    • @gerrylavelle8433
      @gerrylavelle8433 3 роки тому

      @@tropicalfruitman4394 The figs die back to the ground here even though I wrap and cover them. 15 degrees below zero is kind of tough on a fig. Anyway, I am excited about all the wonderful fruits and veggies I can grow in Florida even in the winter.

  • @newbeginningsgarden4088
    @newbeginningsgarden4088 2 роки тому

    Very nice 👌

  • @jimmywadsworth5440
    @jimmywadsworth5440 4 роки тому

    Brother love your video I live right down the road from you guys.. my son starting a vegetable garden at school..is there any chance that we could come by and look at what you got and give us some tips and advice

  • @HowToGardenChannel
    @HowToGardenChannel 4 роки тому

    Love your food forest. I'm in nine b as well. New friend.

    • @HowToGardenChannel
      @HowToGardenChannel 4 роки тому

      Mulberries are the best got several

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +2

      @@HowToGardenChannel Greetings. Yes, I love the mullberries. Usually one of the first trees in my garden that gives fruit in the spring time. Happy growing.

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому

      Do you need a male mulberry to get fruit on a female?

    • @HowToGardenChannel
      @HowToGardenChannel 4 роки тому

      @@nancyfahey7518 no it doesn't need a male

  • @kalayahbey5069
    @kalayahbey5069 3 роки тому

    So inspiring and amazing to see florida gardens in such beauty and abundance! Were located in Lakeland, and was wondering if you could give some tips on starting out for a beginner. Did you guys just lay wood chips down, soil + compost on top? Appreciate your help and time!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      Actually I started prepping the ground for a totally different purpose. I believe I sprayed the grass to kill it and then put about eight inches of top soil down then mulch on top. It wasn't until almost three years later that I decided to start planting fruit trees. There are some videos on how to prep the ground for a food forest. The guy puts down flat cardboard boxes then covers it with I believe garden soil. Eventually the boxes break down. If I find the link I will post it.

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920
    @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 3 роки тому

    Nice presentation 👏
    I'm guessing your channel is relatively new. Well done 👍
    I'm a lifetime gardener, 70, with 50 years of gardening in Hawaii and Florida. I started a daily blog in June and a UA-cam channel in September. I wanted to pass on knowledge of easy gardening tips.
    Peggy Helbling's Garden What You've Got
    I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more current videos. And you are almost up to your first thousand 👍👍👍

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Awsome what you are doing. I subscribed to your channel.

  • @Anne-po99
    @Anne-po99 2 роки тому

    Please plant some Guyanese mamey, cashew and jamoon trees. Also jackfruit.

  • @angelalopez9395
    @angelalopez9395 4 роки тому +1

    I really loved your garden, I’m going to put my pineapples like you have it . Thanks for the tip, I want to know if you use any fertilizer on your fruit trees, they look very healthy. Thanks so much for sharing and I got a lot of ideas from you. Have a great day

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I use 8-10-10 and switch to 2-10-10 after tree is big and I want to focus on fruit production.

    • @yanostropicalparadise755
      @yanostropicalparadise755 3 роки тому

      pineapples grow anywhere under any conditions. but do best in full sun.

  • @irahandwerker8557
    @irahandwerker8557 3 роки тому

    great video

  • @Okorokanze2000
    @Okorokanze2000 4 роки тому +1

    You sure love your sugar apples. Lol cant imagine what it will be like when they all start producing. I guess surplus is a good problem to have.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Oh yea, I love Sugar Apples. One of the most unique and delicious fruits I have ever eaten. I plan to buy an ice cream maker next summer and make some ice cream with them. I can't get enough of them.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      I started my pinapples using the tops from the grocery store. Any new pinapples I get from the ground, I will use the tops to start new pinapples.

    • @Okorokanze2000
      @Okorokanze2000 4 роки тому

      Lol I planted my first cherimoya last 2 years only because it was $7.99 a pound, not knowing what it taste like. Now with 2 cherimoya tree (knight and chaffey variety) I'm more familiar with soursop from my childhood back in Nigeria. Just ordered some sugar apple seeds and hopefully should be enjoying and looking for a ice cream maker in the next 3 years. Lol good luck with your yard and harvest, now I know where to get my scion wood in case mine taste like crap.😁 I have 3 pineapple sitting on top of my fridge right now rooting. Ive tried so many times but just havent been successful rooting them. They usually rot from the center leaves. I might just buy it online if I fail again this time or just move to Florida where it grow like weed. Lol

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      @@Okorokanze2000 Soursop is hard to grow here in Central Florida, not impossible but hard. I've never tried a cherimoya but I know it is from the annona family and like the sugar apple and soursop I bet they taste great. Happy growing.

  • @SupremeFamilyGarden
    @SupremeFamilyGarden 5 років тому +1

    New sub here thanks for sharing

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  5 років тому

      Thanks for subscribing. I will be leaving a comment on your channel about your pomegranate tree.

  • @MichCoccaBene
    @MichCoccaBene 4 роки тому

    hello from Bradenton! great garden! we live on a golf course so we are limited to how much we can plant :(

  • @bungiecoocoo
    @bungiecoocoo 4 роки тому

    Hello from StLeo

  • @Anne-po99
    @Anne-po99 2 роки тому

    We are living in Ocala. No such luck. But I love your video.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому

      I imagine it gets cold in the winter in Ocala.

    • @Anne-po99
      @Anne-po99 2 роки тому

      @@tropicalfruitman4394 . It's really the frost that kills the trees.

  • @ethanchabert
    @ethanchabert 4 роки тому

    Thanks for giving us a tour of your food forest. I'm looking to build something similar just north of New Orleans, Louisiana. Can you tell me what part of Florida you are in?

    • @rajthiru1069
      @rajthiru1069 3 роки тому

      Ethan Chabert he is in lutz Florida which is central Florida

  • @JazzMeUinFLUSA
    @JazzMeUinFLUSA 2 роки тому

    Sour soup is called Guyabano in the Philippines 🇵🇭 It is delicious and nutritious.

  • @lebohangmpeqa8890
    @lebohangmpeqa8890 3 роки тому

    Interesting !

  • @stevejacobson8958
    @stevejacobson8958 3 роки тому

    I'm hopefully moving to Orlando in a few months. Would love to see what is growing in your garden. I lived in West Palm beach and grew a number of different kind of plants! I'm sure you're busy but if i could see your garden sometime when I move down in the next few months that would be awesome!! Keep up the good work!! :-)

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      I may start having visitors in the near future. I will keep you posted. Thank you!

    • @stevejacobson8958
      @stevejacobson8958 3 роки тому

      @@tropicalfruitman4394 Have you ever grown jaboticaba? I bought a 10 year old bush/tree and got quite a few of the fruit. That are awesome! My other favorite tree was the variegated banana tree. But they are so hard to find now. Hope i can get a chance to meet someday! Be well!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      @@stevejacobson8958 I've been looking at the jaboticaba lately and so it's on my radar. I'll more than likely get one sometime soon. How does it handle the cold?

  • @billymuellerTikTok
    @billymuellerTikTok 3 роки тому

    beautiful - just moved to Gainesville - which of these plants will be good where I am? we get a few nights of frost in the winter.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Doesn't Gainesville get pretty cold in the winter? I believe your are in growing zone 9a.. I'm in Zone 9B. you need to pull up a list to see which tropicals you can grow in 9A. I would think yo ucan grow a loquat, mulberry tree, pineapple guava, strawberry guava. These all seem to handle a cold winter here in Central Florida. Also Florida peach trees should do good too. Check on-line tomake sure though so you don's lose any trees from the cold winter weather. Happy Gardening!

  • @andrewcole8478
    @andrewcole8478 3 роки тому

    Your food forest is awesome man! Thank you for sharing. I'm working on mine also. I have yet to get a sugar apple. How do they taste?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      Hard to explain but pleasantly sweet with a soft texture. Best fruit ever!

  • @princesscake70
    @princesscake70 3 роки тому

    Would you mind sharing some of the places you get seeds for your fruit trees?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      I typically but grafted trees for the most part. I grow some fruit from the seeds I get from my fruit. I get most of my plants from the USF Garden show. Other places to get fruit trees are: Citrus Park Landscape Nursey , Jene Topicals, and Keep it Green Nursey. Also A Natural Farm located in Howie of the Hills, Florida. I recently purchased a Strawberry Tree by mail from A Natural Farm. Jene's Tropicals has a wonderful selection (they have much more than is listed on the web-site.

  • @ohkeefsfarm8911
    @ohkeefsfarm8911 3 роки тому

    Hello from ",Eastern Lutz"! Nice job, Mark! I hope to expand my garden/food forest this year. Two questions: what does well in partial shade?
    Who do but your trees from? Im hoping to add Starfruit & Mango. I'm considering Surinam Cherry, Pomegranate, bananas, etc.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому +1

      I get my trees from the USF garden show in April and October. Most of my trees are full sun. You can do a search on-line for fruit trees that do well in partial shade.

  • @jonesjones8622
    @jonesjones8622 4 роки тому

    Can you please tell me where you get your starter trees?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      I get most of my trees from the USF garden show in Tampa. Jene"s Tropicals in St. Pete has a great selection. I also find some in the box stores from time to time.

  • @jamese4219
    @jamese4219 4 роки тому

    What sort of winter lows do you get?

    • @markferrera4463
      @markferrera4463 4 роки тому

      Temperature? It's got down to 29 degrees one morning last month in January. It only lasted a few hours but it was enough to burn my banana trees.

  • @pn3940
    @pn3940 2 роки тому

    soursop, make a drink with it, yum.

  • @mirasolapostolamolo
    @mirasolapostolamolo 4 роки тому

    So great

  • @dominicolson7339
    @dominicolson7339 5 років тому

    Now this guy knows what he is talking about !

  • @MinhTran-ut8xk
    @MinhTran-ut8xk 4 роки тому

    new subscriber here, stumble on your channel, loves all the garden and all the tropical fruits. how did your sugar apple grew so fast in 2 years ? what kind of fertilizer did you feed them

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Thanks! 8-10-10 or 10-10-10 for first two years. Then go to 2-10-10 for fruit.

  • @steezlawd
    @steezlawd 2 роки тому

    Where do you recommend going to find tropical fruit trees near lutz or Tampa?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому

      Try calling some of the local nurseries. There is a place on Anderson Rd. near Town N County that carries tropical fruit trees. You can check out Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete also. Happy Growing!

  • @altha-rf1et
    @altha-rf1et 3 роки тому

    From Lutz nice now in Florida that anybody can grow food anywhere in the yard, limited on my space so I starting a garden on the fence, going vertical, Also, have Parkinson's and back problems, the doctor does not want me to bend over do yard work so have it going vertical helps out

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Smart Gardening. I prefer a raised bed if I decide to grow vegetables. Easier on the back. Happy Gardening.

  • @theta799
    @theta799 3 роки тому

    Excellent presentation, thank you! I wrote everything down for when I move there. I have a question: why don't you grow watermelons?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      I like watermelons but I have a lot going on with what I have. I may try to grow them in the near future. Thank you!

  • @carmengomez-munoz4723
    @carmengomez-munoz4723 4 роки тому

    How do you take care of your sugar apple ? I live in Florida and did not have success with it

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Prune it in spring time then fertilize with 8-10-10. Water regularly. Make sure it is in a spot where it can get full sun.

  • @farisasmith7109
    @farisasmith7109 3 роки тому

    Fyi, the sugar apple and the soursop are in the annona family along with cherimoya and custard apple.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Yes, that is so. I just added a Custard Apple last July. It is just starting to put out new growth.

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому

    No that is a food forest. I just subbed. Hope you go into more detail with growing, feed, etc. Like with the Barbadoes cherry. How do you keep the florida nematodes off it?

  • @pn3940
    @pn3940 2 роки тому

    that's a lot of pineapples :)

  • @graceg1971
    @graceg1971 4 роки тому

    Have you thought about growing quince? They are so delicious. They look like apple/pear/lemon cross and they taste like it too. A power house of nutrients.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      I haven't thought about growing quince. I will research and let you know what I think. Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @bryankc9644
      @bryankc9644 3 роки тому

      Quince, like apples, cherries and to a lesser degree peaches, are temperate deciduous trees. This means they need chill hours during the winter and lose all their leaves to go dormant. In the spring they use their stored energy for new growth flower and fruit. Central Florida borders on subtropical. they typically get less than 100 chill hours per winter, making temperate trees unsuitable

  • @GiannaElizabeth1
    @GiannaElizabeth1 7 місяців тому

    Love the video! I live in Spring Hill and my parents live in Odessa - it’s super helpful to see what can grow around here! Do you know of any markets or stores that sell some of these fruits nearby? I want to plant some exotic fruits on my property, but would like to know what they taste like first

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  6 місяців тому

      It's hard to find a lot of these fruits but your best bet would be to look of some Chinese and Indian markets. They carry the best selection of rare tropical fruits. You can also order from Miamifruit on-line.

  • @melissaroberts2359
    @melissaroberts2359 4 роки тому

    Will a seed still sprout if planted to deep?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      It depends on what seed it is. Some will have difficulty. Research the seed before you plant it.

  • @GatorLife57
    @GatorLife57 4 роки тому +1

    Ty4Sharing
    I'm from Pasco County, FL.
    Do you sell any fig cuttings ??
    Would love to start one or two varieties. Just liked & subbed.
    Wolf🐺 👍☝👍

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +1

      I am not currently selling any fig cuttings but i'm thinking about it. I will keep you posted if I do. Thanks for subbing.

    • @GatorLife57
      @GatorLife57 4 роки тому

      @@tropicalfruitman4394 Ty Sir !

  • @cultureoffame813
    @cultureoffame813 4 роки тому

    Thank you bro for this video I live here in Central Florida I want to know where did you get your fruit tree from. because not a lot of places sell this kind of varieties tropical fruit tree. thanks

    • @markferrera4463
      @markferrera4463 4 роки тому +1

      I get just about all of my tropicals from the USF Botanical Gardens plant show each year in April and October. There are a large amount of vendors at the show with a great selection. Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete has a great selection also. Look on-line as there may be some tropical plant shows close to the Orlando are a couple of times during the year. Hope that helps.

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому

      I'm up in citrus county. I've gotten a couple of trees from tractor supply. And Pete from Greendreams youtube. He's from your area.

    • @sheilapinoski2447
      @sheilapinoski2447 4 роки тому

      @@markferrera4463 e

    • @sheilapinoski2447
      @sheilapinoski2447 4 роки тому

      Don't know what that said.But just found r channel moving back soon. Want 2 plant alot of fruit trees.Use 2 luv small sour oranges. Star apple. N.M.cant even buy good fruit r veg .+33in Philly. Wanna go 2 a real beach.

  • @Laura-je2uw
    @Laura-je2uw 4 роки тому

    I also got infected by the tropical fruit growing virus a couple of months ago 😁 problem is i live in france, so the climate is not adapted for most tropical fruit varieties - my solution - growing them in pots and taking them indoors as soon as it gets chilly oitside. So far i have 4 small mango trees (coconut cream, palmer, nam doc mai #4 and glenn) - i plan to graft several other supposedly delicieus and small growing varieties to them (carrie, ice cream, hawaian dwarf). I then have a passion fruit in a pot and just prdered a banana passion fruit as well as a grenadilla. I furthermore have a small white dragon fruit plant, 3 dwarf cavendish bananas, a kaffir lime tree (leaves are delicious in a curry), 2 finger lime plants, and 2 small papaya plants. Furthermore a small black sapote. I tried to propagate a store bought pineapple crown in a water glass and wait until it grows roots before potting, bit it didnt work. I never tried sugar apple - i only know cherimoyas. Your garden looks just lovely, you did a great job!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much. You have a great collection of topical plants also. I hope you get some fruit from them all. I found that using some potash (0-0-61) on your mango trees will increase fruit production. Put some on the ground every two months and mix some with water and spay the tree each month. Also, if you can get an ice cream banana tree aka (blue java), they do very well in the cold. Good luck and keep me posted on your fruit yield.

  • @user-kt4pb3oj6f
    @user-kt4pb3oj6f 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful. Nice that your figs actually will grow in the ground. No root knot nematodes?

  • @greenlifegardening7984
    @greenlifegardening7984 4 роки тому

    Let me know if those pineapples survive the winter close to Tampa. I'm curious to know if they can take the cold. I've always heard they can't

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +2

      We had a freeze here I think two or three years ago where the temp stayed at freezing for at least two or three days. Most of my pineapples surrvived but I did lose a a few. I have some in the ground iand some in pots. It depends on the location and the closer they are to the house the better.

    • @greenlifegardening7984
      @greenlifegardening7984 4 роки тому

      @@tropicalfruitman4394 that's incredible, you have a beautiful looking food forest. Good selection of plants as well between the annonas and tropical cherry trees. I have hundreds of seedlings in containers if you're interested in planting a rambutan, cherimoya, star fruit, lemon guava, etc I'd love to send you one for free to see it thrive in your care.

    • @KevinSmith-dq9tz
      @KevinSmith-dq9tz 2 роки тому

      I live in Melbourne. Pineapples will survive if they are mature. Babys won't make it. But you can cover them. Water the soil before covering. Don't use plastic. Good luck.

  • @readingmaniac54
    @readingmaniac54 3 роки тому

    Greeting from Riverview I purchase a sugar apple tree and Malika mango tree at Kerby's Nursey in Brandon.

  • @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920
    @peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 3 роки тому

    What type of figs are you growing? Celeste and Brown Turkey used to be popular. Also, where are you getting your Sugar Apples?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Brown Turkey, Ischia and Magnolia. One may be a celeste. There is one more that I can't recall at this time. I bought my sugar apple trees from the USF Garden show. I grew the rest from seeds. Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete does sell sugar apple trees.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      The other Fig variety is White Marseilles.

  • @pn3940
    @pn3940 2 роки тому

    I wonder if you collect pollens from sugar apple flowers to give it to the female flowers.

    • @pn3940
      @pn3940 2 роки тому

      also learn how and when to prune them back.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  Рік тому

      No, I don't try to hand pollinate. I just let nature do it's thing.

  • @sandysmith3761
    @sandysmith3761 Рік тому

    beautiful garden. what cities in central Florida allow you to have chickens? I'm considering moving to Florida.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  Рік тому

      I'm in Lutz, just north of Tampa and chickens are ok to have here. You would have to look up the city code on that.

  • @sampsuns
    @sampsuns 5 місяців тому

    Does fig tree defoliate in winter in your area?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 місяці тому

      Yes, all of my fig trees lose their leaves. They always come right back after pruning in mid winter.

  • @gcxred4kat9
    @gcxred4kat9 3 роки тому

    Saw you have some sanseveria (mother in law's tongue) by your passionvine. l'm in The Florida Native Plant Society and it's a class l invasive, bad stuff. You may want to plant some native plants to bring in the pollinators to help your trees.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the info. My wife takes care of the ornamentals. I'm just into the fruit trees. The sanseveria is in a pot but she moved it to another location. Thank you.

  • @blancamateo6342
    @blancamateo6342 3 роки тому

    I just pick up my first red potatos ever about 2 pounds I am in Tampa by the USF

  • @micheleh5269
    @micheleh5269 4 місяці тому

    Hello I live in Lutz as well. Do you sell your sugar apple seedlings?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 місяці тому

      Not at this time. I'm waiting to grow more and get more seeds to plant.

  • @cowboyduckling2295
    @cowboyduckling2295 4 роки тому

    keep going! =]

  • @nancymacalpine8180
    @nancymacalpine8180 2 роки тому

    where can I find sugar apples? do they taste like apples>

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому

      Sugar apples taste nothing like red or green apples. It is very soft and sweet. Some say it is like a custard. I've never seen sugar apples at any market in Central Florida but you can find them in South Florida. Happy Growing!

  • @Chichimomma
    @Chichimomma 8 місяців тому

    Lovely fruit trees! They look great. What online nursery do you order from? I wouldn’t mind getting one of those finger lime trees. Never heard of it before.

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  6 місяців тому

      I usually get my fruit trees from the USF Garden show every spring and fall. You can check Jene's Tropicals on-line.

  • @belindatanner7266
    @belindatanner7266 3 роки тому

    Where did you buy finger lime trees?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      I got mine at the USF garden show. You can call Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete. She may carry them.

  • @c0don
    @c0don 2 роки тому

    What type of chicken do you have? Especially the black and white one?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  2 роки тому

      The black chicken is a black Australorp and the white one is a Brahma.

    • @c0don
      @c0don 2 роки тому

      @@tropicalfruitman4394 thank you

  • @tiarawall9116
    @tiarawall9116 3 роки тому

    Hi. I plant sugar apple 2,5 years ago and they did not grow right , last year's I have couple fruit and half way , they were rot, can you tell me how you can grow from seed I try a lot of time but they never come out
    Why is the trick

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      It's hard to say what is going on. Prune the tree in early spring and fertilize with an 8-10-10. When it fruits make sure it gets enough water but don't over water. Check for insects and spray the fruit if insects are present. Good luck.

  • @Florida882
    @Florida882 Рік тому

    I love the white chicken. It is so beautiful. What type is that? Where did you get them?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  Рік тому +1

      She is a light Brama. I got her from Holloway's on US 41 in Land O Lakes.

  • @nishapatel6217
    @nishapatel6217 4 роки тому

    Which area good to live in Florida with big garden

  • @floridagirl8540
    @floridagirl8540 3 роки тому

    9b St. Cloud, Fl here...Where did you get your bananas from? I have had "Ice cream" bananas for 7 years and have yet to get an edible banana. I want to dig them out and start over with new varieties

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      I got the ice cream banana trees from a friend. Banana trees need the right conditions to put out a good batch. They like a good amount of water, lots of mulch and warm weather. I've had some put out bananas going into the winter months and I have yet to eat any from those trees.

  • @Ded-Ede
    @Ded-Ede 4 роки тому

    I can’t seem to grow citrus here in South Florida, all my plants get leaf miners infection. Anyway. Awesome garden. Love your food forest landscaping. Wish more people would convert their yard and lawns to edible food forest, it’s so beautiful to me. Less wasteful toxic lawns, more food.

    • @KevinSmith-dq9tz
      @KevinSmith-dq9tz 2 роки тому

      Leaf minors are a miner nuisance. You may have another problem going on.

  • @YogiTheDoggo
    @YogiTheDoggo 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome. I like the gun sticker on the front door. 😂😂😂 Subbed.

  • @fernandezfarm
    @fernandezfarm 3 роки тому

    👍

  • @FeelGoodFirst
    @FeelGoodFirst 4 роки тому

    Do you get fruit rats?

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  4 роки тому +1

      I have had a problem at one time but not lately! I think the snakes are taking care of the problem.

  • @AE-yt4lx
    @AE-yt4lx 3 роки тому

    Do you do tours or can you come and give me some advice and help with my backyard? Will pay!!

    • @tropicalfruitman4394
      @tropicalfruitman4394  3 роки тому

      Hi. Not at this present time but in the future I may consider doing tours. Thank you!

  • @andrewmicklos5690
    @andrewmicklos5690 4 роки тому +5

    I learned to save my sensitive trees by stringing christmas lights on them for the frequent cold spells.

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому +2

      Like a mango? Will it keep a mango tree from dying? This tree is getting too big to be carting around.

    • @andrewmicklos5690
      @andrewmicklos5690 4 роки тому +2

      @@nancyfahey7518 I didn't do it with a Mango tree but don't see why it wouldn't work. The tree I used the technique on most often was the star tree. It worked perfectly on that one while other sensitive plants suffered. Only problem I see now is all the lights are switching to LED light sources and I'm sure they won't generate enough heat.

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому

      I used to have an unheated greenhouse and would keep it warm with a drip hose. But it wouldn't work out in open air i don't think.

    • @KevinSmith-dq9tz
      @KevinSmith-dq9tz 2 роки тому

      @@nancyfahey7518 just keep covering with sheets and blankets if it's going to freeze for multiple hrs. Once it gets big enough it will survive. I have mangos taller than the house. Have to trim them drastically every few years to keep them in check. Typically 3 to 500 mangos per year. Beware though, the squirrels love them. Haha.

  • @freedomfighter3481
    @freedomfighter3481 2 роки тому

    where have you been?

  • @GreenBellaJourney
    @GreenBellaJourney 4 роки тому

    This is awesome 👏🏽 We are also in central FL very close to you and I have been looking for a peach tree that grows well here. Where did you get your yours?

    • @markferrera4463
      @markferrera4463 4 роки тому +2

      I bought my peach tree at the USF Botanical Garden show which is held in April and October each year. I have the "Florida Prince peach tree" and although I believe it was the squirrels that got all my peaches last year, I did manage to get one and it was the best tasting peach I have ever had. I'll be protecting the tree this year. It has lot of blooms right now and small peaches starting to form.