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02-16-2009, 11:08 PM | #61 (permalink) | |
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More generally, in choosing a commercial crop to grow it is prudent to look at selections made by "enthusiast groups", Ag reports from Universities, what produce distributors are willing to buy, etc. in addition to what most growers are producing. A case in point would be high-quality pineapple guava. There is considerable consumer demand for this fruit but no major distributor is currently willing to buy it.
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Do you think the pineapple guava will have commercial potential be in the future?
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02-24-2009, 02:24 AM | #64 (permalink) | |
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02-24-2009, 09:16 AM | #65 (permalink) |
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Re: Dragon Fruit
i have a pineapple guava i planted last march man that thing didn't do well its protected from west facing sun the thing died 90% back but we had an unexpected cool spot right at the end of that hot spell then it resproted so i watered the (*&&$$%) out of it and it managed to put up about 12" of growth
and thats were I'm at as of today with it I'm hoping it fully recovers I'm thinking it will the bad part is is was a vary nice topiary now its just a bush o well what can you do I'm sure in the long run its going to produce some nice fruit thanks for the high potassium comments Richard not to wine but some times it really sucks being in such a hot place making a garden look nice is just near impossible every thing always looks sorta burnt and shocky
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Having lived in the desert, I can commisserate. However, some of the golf courses in southern Nevada use pineapple guavas for hedges. Make sure the soil contains something for water retention and mulch heavily on the top.
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02-25-2009, 08:28 AM | #67 (permalink) |
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Man, this thread is just what i need! anyone who is willing to part with some clippings or even a fruit......please let me know what you would like for them.
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02-26-2009, 01:29 AM | #68 (permalink) |
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Which one, Dragon fruit or Guava?
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02-26-2009, 05:56 AM | #69 (permalink) |
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02-26-2009, 01:40 PM | #70 (permalink) |
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Re: Dragon Fruit
This section of the forum is set aside for buying, selling, etc. of fruit. Instead of taking this thread for dragon fruit (pitaya) off topic further, I've started a new discussion for feijoa (pineapple guava) at Feijoa. I'd like to discuss this fruit more there.
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02-26-2009, 06:58 PM | #71 (permalink) |
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Alpha, no fruit here but I just germinated some red, white fleshed fruit seeds that I could send when they are bigger.
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02-28-2009, 06:16 AM | #72 (permalink) |
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That would be awesome, Thank you patty!
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I live in Poway (near San Diego, CA) and I would like to get a few dragon fruit cuttings. Is anyone here near to Poway and will to give me a couple of cuttings?
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Send a PM to Richard (Richard). He has some. Also Tony (Sunfish) may have a few cuttings.
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For some reason I can't pm Richard. And I've already met the 1 post requirement.
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05-06-2009, 08:43 PM | #76 (permalink) |
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Does anyone have a source for Nazemetz Pineapple guava? I have been unable to find it. Thanks.
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It would have been better if you posted your question in a thread other than this dragon fruit thread, fyi. We have recently discussed pineapple guava at Guava and there are some sources listed there.
Where are you located? Southern California Home Depot and Lowe's often carry Nazemetz but it isn't seen too often up here in northern California. I've also heard recently that it might not reach it's full flavor potential in cooler climates. Okay, I think I've said enough in this thread. Harvey |
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Got my DF outside today. The trellis just barely fits thru the doorway. If it grows this summer as much as last, I will have to cut parts off to get it back in sunroom. I'm hoping it will fruit this yr....at least it SHOULD.
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