6/24/2024 - With myths and conflicting information, hopefully this video will address some of them with growing tropical fruit trees in California's Central Valley.
I’ve actually been meaning to make a video that talks about the tremendous health benefits of gardening, especially mental, but suspect it may be boring.
@@TropicalCentralValley personally I get so much enjoyment and health benefits out of gardening. Fresh air, sunshine, and mental reprieve from the days stressors hopefully one day healthy fruit. Appreciate your insight so far. Keep making the content Brother
Thank you. You’ll find that you’re able to grow just about all tropical fruit trees in your region. I know folks in the Bay Area and regions north of Sacramento that are growing all sorts of tropical fruit trees.
Love your videos! I see you have several remote thermometers around your yard. Can you tell us any more about those? What brand do you use, why do you have them where you have them, what protections do you give them, any of your thoughts or ideas about using them to measure various different microclimates around the yard. I would love to hear what you have to say about them.
They are wireless temperature and humidity sensors. I have them strategically placed throughout my yard. It allows me to keep a historical eye on the different sections, enabling me to take corrective measures. Several years back, I made a video that touches on this topic: Garden Technologies for your Tropical Fruit Forest ua-cam.com/video/f49kNqDyXw4/v-deo.html
In native tropical rainforest ecosystems, humidity can reach up to 90% for weeks, and tropicals strive in such conditions The mulch maintains the microclimate moisture which is mainly driven by humidity as well
Totally. When I was visiting southern Florida, Hawaii and Southeast Asian, the humidity was extremely uncomfortable to me, but their trees loved it. I can say, my yard is slightly more humid than my neighbors’ lawn.
Thank you. Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc. If you’re nearing the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the area. Here’s some videos I did touring some of them: Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html Concerning papaya, it’s been my experience that it’s best if you germinate them from store bought papaya fruits, as they do extremely well.
I have most of my fruit trees under oak trees and cypress trees. They only get dappled sunlight, but still produce fruits. They also look better than my fruit trees in full sun.
For sure. Sunlight definitely helps, but it does have its downside, particularly during the days of intense heat. It’s been my experience that I’ve lost more trees to the summer sun than the winter frost.
@@joekunin Any tree that does not care for full sun. Just look at which area under the tree is shaded from noon until about 5:00 pm during the summer. That’s where you want to plant your shade loving tropicals, whether they be fruit trees, flowing bushes or even elephant ears. Oak trees are great if you have them, but other fast growing trees like inga or tamarind work fine too.
Not good. It made it through winter (with heavy heat protection), but when we got those 110°F days in May, it went on the decline and eventually died. I suspect it was due to the lack of humidity. I have a bunch of seedlings that I will try growing in the ground with different techniques.
Absolutely, but they tend to only pick fruits from the top of the tree’s canopy, while leaving the lower hanging fruits (which are better anyway) for me.
I have 5 great places to shop for my groceries . The giant Korean market has a beautiful produce section . Having nice flawless brown onions for twenty nine cents a pound . Mangosteen in a 3lb bag for $9.99 . I never had any before ? Going to try a bag . 24z bean sprouts for .99 . 25lb watermelons $4.99 ea . But the mangosteen im going back for . Your thoughts ?
Yeah, it was a very difficult decision. I may container grow one in the future, to restrict its size. Yours will do great as they are incredibly easy to maintain.
@@TropicalCentralValleyhow’s the taste on them? I was looking into getting one until someone told me they’re better for the birds. I’m thinking they may be confusing it with catalina cherry, but didn’t want to get one until I was sure.
Hi! I am from Fresno. I am so impressed your tropical garden, thanks so much for those advices. Do you sale any tropical plants? I would like to buy and support you. Thanks
Thank you. Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc. If you’re planning a trip to the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the area. Here’s some videos I did touring some of them: Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
Generally about a foot thick. I made video that goes into details on this topic: Want Your Tropical Fruit Trees to Survive Winter - Mulch! ua-cam.com/video/5TxBzSYEM_I/v-deo.html
I do it occasionally, though, it has to benefit the tree, as opposed to me pruning for the sake of pruning or maintaining the shape/size. Under normal circumstances, I do not prune during the summer months as the trees need all the foliage protection they can get against the sun.
Visalia, CA. Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc. If you’re nearing the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the area. Here’s some videos I did touring some of them: Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
@@TropicalCentralValley ok thanks. OK I live in Visalia. Also that’s good to know that these fruit trees is gonna be grown here thanks. Do you have any videos of you slicing the fruits open?
How about a starfruit tree in the valley? Mines starting to have yellow leaves but also has a new flush. Is it from the heat wave or overwatering? Thanks!
My guy been the the gym 😮👀
Yoo I came straight to the comments to see who said this first. My dudes been lifting for real!
I attribute it to mostly the lifting of the heavy containerized trees and the camera, which does add some 10 pounds.
Tropical fruit gains workout. Carrying fruit loaded tropical trees across the yard. I'll be looking out for the video. 💪🏾
I’ve actually been meaning to make a video that talks about the tremendous health benefits of gardening, especially mental, but suspect it may be boring.
@@TropicalCentralValley personally I get so much enjoyment and health benefits out of gardening. Fresh air, sunshine, and mental reprieve from the days stressors hopefully one day healthy fruit. Appreciate your insight so far. Keep making the content Brother
Love your lovely tropical garden it’s truly a dream to see! Thanks for sharing all your tips brings me hope with growing an avocado in northern Ca 🥑
Thank you.
You’ll find that you’re able to grow just about all tropical fruit trees in your region. I know folks in the Bay Area and regions north of Sacramento that are growing all sorts of tropical fruit trees.
Good approach to caring for tropical trees here in the cali heat. I love our dry heat but my plants not so much
Yeah, anything to help keep them humid and cool. It’s also a good feeling too, hand watering the trees.
Love your videos! I see you have several remote thermometers around your yard. Can you tell us any more about those? What brand do you use, why do you have them where you have them, what protections do you give them, any of your thoughts or ideas about using them to measure various different microclimates around the yard. I would love to hear what you have to say about them.
They are wireless temperature and humidity sensors. I have them strategically placed throughout my yard. It allows me to keep a historical eye on the different sections, enabling me to take corrective measures.
Several years back, I made a video that touches on this topic:
Garden Technologies for your Tropical Fruit Forest
ua-cam.com/video/f49kNqDyXw4/v-deo.html
Great Video 😊🎉
I subscribed to your channel 🙏 I'm growing in zone 9b as well and I love growing in this zone 😀 Many blessings to you and your Family ✨
Thank you.
You’ll find that just about all tropical fruit trees perform admirably with some strategic planning and maintenance.
@@TropicalCentralValley you're welcome 😁 Yes, definitely 🙏 I am amazed how they thrive in the condition I put them in 🎉 Happy Growing..
In native tropical rainforest ecosystems, humidity can reach up to 90% for weeks, and tropicals strive in such conditions The mulch maintains the microclimate moisture which is mainly driven by humidity as well
Totally. When I was visiting southern Florida, Hawaii and Southeast Asian, the humidity was extremely uncomfortable to me, but their trees loved it. I can say, my yard is slightly more humid than my neighbors’ lawn.
I'm new to your channel and really enjoy your videos. Where do you recommend to buy papaya and mango trees?
Thank you.
Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc.
If you’re nearing the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the area. Here’s some videos I did touring some of them:
Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html
Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html
Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
Concerning papaya, it’s been my experience that it’s best if you germinate them from store bought papaya fruits, as they do extremely well.
I have most of my fruit trees under oak trees and cypress trees. They only get dappled sunlight, but still produce fruits. They also look better than my fruit trees in full sun.
I, too, have large oak trees I grow many of my tropicals beneath. It really seems to help them, especially my eugenias.
For sure. Sunlight definitely helps, but it does have its downside, particularly during the days of intense heat.
It’s been my experience that I’ve lost more trees to the summer sun than the winter frost.
@@jared8268 👍
Are there particular fruit trees you do this with? Where do you plant the tree relative to the large trees canopy? Thanks!
@@joekunin
Any tree that does not care for full sun. Just look at which area under the tree is shaded from noon until about 5:00 pm during the summer. That’s where you want to plant your shade loving tropicals, whether they be fruit trees, flowing bushes or even elephant ears. Oak trees are great if you have them, but other fast growing trees like inga or tamarind work fine too.
101 degrees and wearing jeans. Cut those jeans into little shorts.😅😅😅😅😅😅.
Yeah, I pretty sure I will lose just about all of my subscribers if I wear my Daisy Duke shorts.
How is your purple mangosteen doing?
Not good. It made it through winter (with heavy heat protection), but when we got those 110°F days in May, it went on the decline and eventually died. I suspect it was due to the lack of humidity.
I have a bunch of seedlings that I will try growing in the ground with different techniques.
Trees look happy with the shower 😂
Totally. The hummingbirds love the artificial rain.
@@TropicalCentralValley everything enjoying your jungle 👍
Yeah, I’m seeing all sorts of insects and birds. There are a bunch of blue jays and doves making nests in my trees.
@@TropicalCentralValley do the birds get your fruit? They have probably had more fruit off my trees than I have 🤣
Absolutely, but they tend to only pick fruits from the top of the tree’s canopy, while leaving the lower hanging fruits (which are better anyway) for me.
in this heat do you water everyday?
Every day and hour actually. From 7am to 6pm, for 3-5 minutes per watering session.
He getting jackedfruit!😅
Yup, need to put on some muscle in order to carry the 80 pound jackfruit fruits, in the next 3-5 years.
Flexin on them like that!?😅
It’s really the camera. It adds an additional 10 pounds.
❤first!❤
Thank you.
Only 54 degrees here by The Ocean.
54°F is great for us humans, perhaps with a light jacket on, but a little too chilly for tropical fruit trees.
I have 5 great places to shop for my groceries . The giant Korean market has a beautiful produce section . Having nice flawless brown onions for twenty nine cents a pound . Mangosteen in a 3lb bag for $9.99 . I never had any before ? Going to try a bag . 24z bean sprouts for .99 . 25lb watermelons $4.99 ea . But the mangosteen im going back for . Your thoughts ?
Nice. If the mangosteen price is accurate, that’s insanely cheap. They generally go for around $15 to $18 per pound.
man that's the reason i first began watching your channel because you were one of the few people that grew capulin cherry. very sad you took it down.
Yeah, it was a very difficult decision. I may container grow one in the future, to restrict its size.
Yours will do great as they are incredibly easy to maintain.
@@TropicalCentralValleyhow’s the taste on them? I was looking into getting one until someone told me they’re better for the birds. I’m thinking they may be confusing it with catalina cherry, but didn’t want to get one until I was sure.
Dayum, your arms look bigger than 6 videos ago. You must be hitting the gym so hard!
Hardly, it’s the moving of the containers. Because of the sand, they weigh a ton.
Hi! I am from Fresno. I am so impressed your tropical garden, thanks so much for those advices. Do you sale any tropical plants? I would like to buy and support you. Thanks
Thank you.
Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc.
If you’re planning a trip to the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the area. Here’s some videos I did touring some of them:
Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html
Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html
Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
How thick do you keep your mulching?
Generally about a foot thick.
I made video that goes into details on this topic:
Want Your Tropical Fruit Trees to Survive Winter - Mulch!
ua-cam.com/video/5TxBzSYEM_I/v-deo.html
Looking buff! Good work. Great channel.
Thanks. They call it a jackfruit for a reason.
What's your opinion on summer pruning?
I do it occasionally, though, it has to benefit the tree, as opposed to me pruning for the sake of pruning or maintaining the shape/size.
Under normal circumstances, I do not prune during the summer months as the trees need all the foliage protection they can get against the sun.
love your videos brother
Thank you.
Wonderful video my friend thank you
Thank you.
Thanks!
You’re very welcome.
What part of the Central Valley are you in? Also do you sell any trees?
Visalia, CA.
Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc.
If you’re nearing the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the area. Here’s some videos I did touring some of them:
Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html
Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html
Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
@@TropicalCentralValley ok thanks. OK I live in Visalia. Also that’s good to know that these fruit trees is gonna be grown here thanks. Do you have any videos of you slicing the fruits open?
Yes, in some of my videos that covers the topic of propagating mango trees.
them ARMS THO!!!!!
It’s mainly the camera. It adds some pounds.
How about a starfruit tree in the valley? Mines starting to have yellow leaves but also has a new flush. Is it from the heat wave or overwatering? Thanks!
This is completely normal due to the extreme heat. I’d keep watering it; it’ll pass the phase.
@@TropicalCentralValley Thanks!!!
You’re very welcome.