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Tasting the Red Sugar Apple at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
The Red Sugar Apple like the Green Sugar Apple is a delicious tropical fruit that can be described as tasting like custard. It is grown around the world in tropical and subtropical climates. The red sugar apple is not as common as the green variety but is not too hard to find. There is little difference in the taste between the green and red variety although my experience is that the green tends to have more pulp.
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Jamaican Cherry Tree (Strawberry Tree) at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
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The Mutingia Calabura also known as the Strawberry tree or Jamaican Cherry tree is an easy to grow, low maintenance tree that produces some of the tastiest little fruits that can be described as tasting like cotton candy. It is grown in the tropics and subtropics worldwide. It is a fast grower and starts to produce fruit very early. It doesn't like cold weather so it may need protection in zone...
December 2022 freeze damage at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
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In this video I show the freeze damage right around Christmas time here in Lutz, Central Florida. Take a look at the before and after in the garden. It got down to 26 degrees for multiple hours and took a toll on most of our tropical trees. The mango trees were covered and faired pretty well.
Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
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The feijoa also known as the pineapple guava is a hardy tree or shrub that flowers in the springtime. The fruit is ready to eat around September into October here in Central Florida. The plant requires around 50 chill hours to produce fruit and having more than one tree can help with pollination and fruit production. It can handle temperatures down to 15 degrees with no problems. Prune the tree...
Ice Cream Bean Tree and fruit at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida. Zone 9b
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The Ice Cream Bean tree is a fast growing tree found in South America and other tropical areas around the world. It is a legume and produces pods that can be as large as a foot long depending on the variety. The fruit looks like white cotton with a black seed in the middle. It has a sweet taste that some say taste like vanilla ice cream. Water the tree regularly when newly planted and use a fer...
Curry Leaf Plant at Mark and Cindy's Food forest in Lutz, Florida (Zone 9b).
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The curry leaf is an herb grown on the curry leaf tree. The tree is native to India and also grown in southeast Asia. It is a culinary plant whose leaves are used as an aromatic. With a strong flavor and aroma it is used in soups, sauces and stews. They are a rich source of vitamins A,B,C, B2, Calcium and iron. It is believed to help control cholesterol, help with diabetes and control blood sug...
Growing Passion Fruit at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida Zone 9B
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The yellow variety Passion Fruit is one of the easiest fruits to grow. It grows on a vine and will produce fruit within a couple of years and will give you a lot of fruit. It is a very versatile fruit that can be eaten fresh, used in drinks, desserts, as a salad dressing and best of all, you can use it to make fresh ice cream. The fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, beta carotene and poly...
Moringa Oleifera at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida Zone 9b
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Moringa is a tree native to India. It is also found in many other countries and the Carribean. It can be grown in sub-tropical climates and able to take some cold weather. It is a superfood packed with nutrition and unrivaled by no other. Used in in cooked recipes, salads or drink as a hot tea. A tree well worth growing.
Spring Update at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
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In this video we take a look at some of the newest trees added to our food forest. We are currently waiting for some of our fruits to ripen such as pomegranates, passion fruit, yellow strawberry guavas and hopefully some pineapple guavas (feijoas). So we plan to do more videos as soon as those fruits are ready. To hear my message on Jesus the Great I AM, click this link: czcams.com/video/V6j_Qa...
Trying the Jujubee fruit from our tree at Mark and Cindy's food forest in Lutz, Florida.
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The Jujubee fruit tree needs little maintenance and is easy to grow. It does well in central Florida as it thrives in the heat but also does very well in the cold here in Zone 9b. It also goes by the name of Chinese date because if left on the tree to completely ripen it will start to dry and shrivel and resemble a traditional date. It is very sweet at this stage. If you eat them when they are ...
Star Fruit (Carambola) at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida Zone 9b.
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The Star Fruit tree is a low maintenance tree that will yield an abundance of fruit. In Central Florida it will yield fruit twice a year; once in the summer and again in late fall to early winter. You can prune the tree to maintain shape and size. The fruit is rich in Vitamins A,B and C and several minerals and has high amounts of antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties.
Mangos, Mangos and more Mangos in Lutz, Florida.
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Mangos, Mangos and more Mangos in Lutz, Florida.
The Pickering mango tree at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
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The Pickering mango tree at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida.
Central Florida Backyard Food Forest (Complete Tour Part II) Zone 9b
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Central Florida Backyard Food Forest (Complete Tour Part II) Zone 9b
Florida Prince Peach Tree at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
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Florida Prince Peach Tree at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
Surinam Cherries at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
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Surinam Cherries at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
Loquat Tree (Japanese Plum) at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest.
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Loquat Tree (Japanese Plum) at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest.
Mulberry tree at Mark and Cindy's food forest in Lutz, Florida.
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Mulberry tree at Mark and Cindy's food forest in Lutz, Florida.
Mark and Cindy's Food Forest Winter Update
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Mark and Cindy's Food Forest Winter Update
Tasting a Pink Guava at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
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Tasting a Pink Guava at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
Tasting a Sugar Apple at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest
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Tasting a Sugar Apple at Mark and Cindy's Food Forest
Growing and Harvesting Pineapples in Lutz, Florida
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Growing and Harvesting Pineapples in Lutz, Florida
Growing Strawberry Guavas in Lutz, Florida
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Growing Strawberry Guavas in Lutz, Florida
Tasting Figs in Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
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Tasting Figs in Mark and Cindy's Food Forest in Lutz, Florida
Harvesting bananas in Lutz, Florida. Video 3
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Harvesting bananas in Lutz, Florida. Video 3
Central Florida Backyard Food Forest (Complete Tour) Zone 9b
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Central Florida Backyard Food Forest (Complete Tour) Zone 9b
Please tell me how does it taste. Does it taste like guava or not,? I have that tree in my house
I have 5 large trees around our dog kennel they are about 6-7yrs old now and every year I cut down to about 3-4’ except last fall I forgot and this year they are so tall I only got low fruit…my question is do u cut them down to 3-4’ yearly I can’t find any good pruning videos on it
air layering sugar apple.. what methode Sir? spliting the branch?
How big does the tree get?
It will spread out and get tall. Mine is about nine feet tall. You can prune it back to maintain the size.
Look good Mark!
Thanks Lee.
I have a purple one and just got a yellow one… they won’t cross pollinate and make something awful right? Wanted to have them both in the backyard
Im from Paraguay. We have that growing all over the place, its wild. I have a great recipe for passion fruit mousse with hand mixer: 1 can condensed milk 2 cans measured heavy cream 1/2 can measured passion fruit pulp, with or without seeds (must blend or process separately prior to mixing mousse if using seeds) Put the condensed milk in a bowl and hand mix (or use ur standmixrr) along with passion fruit pulp. Mix well. Add the cream and mix until fluffy. You can portion it, cover it and refrigerate atleast 4h prior to serving. Its super yummy and we give it to kids in the summer. You can also use this recipe and make ice cream with ice cream maker. Hope you make it. Remember!!!! Passion fruit seeds lower your blood pressure, so beware!
Do you ever use The Black Cow Manure yellow bag? Everything fruits better with The Cow. I always stretch the green plant strapping. Thank you both for your videos. Just discovered them. Zone 10 A / B East Coast.
Didnt seem to impressed
The red variety doesn't taste as good as the green variety but I'll take it because it's a sugar apple.
Air layer won't be as fast as propagation. You can take multiple small branches put them in water with a grow lights and have roots within a month or maybe two. Super easy to propagate.
Thanks for the tip. Happy growing.
Man i love these 🍑
I caved a bought one this spring. Actually very surprised at how much this likes to grow! Thought it was a slower grower. Hope I can see cherries this year
How is the test ? Are they sweet? I am planning to take some of the cherry plants to Bangladesh. Florida weather is semilar to Bangladesh weather. Plz let me know.
Beautiful. Nice that your figs actually will grow in the ground. No root knot nematodes?
I have been fortunate. No problems with any diseases.
How do you fight the squirrels?
Well, my tree is loaded this year which means there is plenty for everyone, including the squirrels. You will have to decide on a method to control them. Good luck and Happy Growing!
How should I protect it in the winter
I'm not sure. You can try covering it with a light blanket. I lost two trees to the cold winters. I know some people have told me that their trees have made it through the winters. Maybe planting the tree close to the house to get the warmth. Good Luck!
Hello neighbor, I’d love to see an update on your food forest. Learning a lot and planning on what works so near Lake Mag.
I will probably do an update video at some point this summer. Happy growing.
Beautiful
Great video. Thanks
Thank you!
Hello I live in Lutz as well. Do you sell your sugar apple seedlings?
Not at this time. I'm waiting to grow more and get more seeds to plant.
Just planted mine off 54 in Lutz 🤞
Excedllent. Happy growing!
Nice healthy tree ❤ I had one ordered from Amazon Just a little stick and it turned in a beautiful bush with lots of little cherries. I ❤the pink flowers. I planted a new one from Lowe’s and hope I will get this bigger fruits. The bushes cherry only as big as a big pea but they taste delicious Happy gardening 😊
They are pretty low maintenance. Enjoy and Happy Growing!
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Those are not ripe!
You have to get them before the squirrels do.
Just ordered a small strawberry guava tree from Amazon, this video is helpful, because I had never heard of this tree, and I am looking forward to seeing it grow, thanks.
A unique tasting fruit. You will love them. Happy growing.
Looks fantastic 😊😊😊
Great tasting fruit.
Does fig tree defoliate in winter in your area?
Yes, all of my fig trees lose their leaves. They always come right back after pruning in mid winter.
Looks yummy 😋
They taste wonderful. Best fruit ever!
Love this ita in the rgv south texas and is a great tasting fruit
Enjoy! Happy growing. I love the fruit.
I wish mine was that big
Give it time. Water, sunshine and fertilizer. Happy growing!
We use to call it “ custard apple”
Yes, it depends where you live, different names.
One of my favorite trees.. I have 3...I live in Sarasota County Fl..
Thats's awesome. Warmer weather in Sarasota.
You guy are fantastic! Can’t wait to see what’s in-store for this season…subscribed ✅
Thank you. Happy growing
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
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.
Do you have splitting/cracking issue with brown turkey figs?
Splitting will happen if you let them ripen too long on the tree or if there is too much rain or watering.
What variety of pomegranate tree do you have?
Sugar apples trees looks bad. Did you cover them? I think you should make another video how your trees recovered, i am interested in sugar apple bc i got one, it's in a pot.
I covered the trunks but it not help that much at all.
Where did you buy black variety? I am nearby:)
Do you have 2 different varieties or it's just 2 trees same variety?
Same variety.
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.
I usually get my fruit trees from the USF Garden show every spring and fall. You can check Jene's Tropicals on-line.
Where did you find the garden signs. I have a Pineapple Way and Fruit Tree Ln., but I haven't gotten signs yet.
Have you ever tried throwing your ash from your burn pile around it for fertilizer? It might need some potash.
We live in Plant City and have a huge muntingia, planted in the front yard. Made it through the past 2yrs. Roughly 16'tall.
🎉 super
Lost my guava papaya and banana in Brooksville but it all grew back in the spring.
Yea, everything has grown back but I lost one pink guava tree. Happy growing.
Never seen such beautiful mulberry leaves 😍😍
Thanks. It is right next to my Ice Cream Bean tree which fixes it's own nitrogen. I think the Mulberry tree is benefitting from this.
Promo*SM 😀
Hello neighbors- I’m just south of Lutz and looking to buy a few fruit trees like the Jamaican Strawberry. Do you have a preferred nursery?
Tampa tropical Asian nursery
The USF Fall garden show is in October and there will be a lot of vendors there. Also, Jene's Tropicals in St. Pete has a fantastic selection.
Green Dreams Pete Kanaris Sandhill farms 😊
Are there any updates on your starfruit tree? Looks so healthy..