6 Year Old Tropical Fruit Tree Forest in California's Central Valley

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6 Year Old Tropical Fruit Tree Forest in California's Central Valley

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2/23/2024 - Growth comparison of some of my tropical fruit trees when first planted in the ground, to how they are today, in the middle of California's Central Valley winter.

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@EnlightenmentGarden 6 ай бұрын

Your tropical forest does not even look like it's wintertime; it's green and gorgeous! That's quite an achievement and a testament to the microclimates you created. Happy almost spring!

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Many years of trial and error, mostly errors.

@FrankTrask95 6 ай бұрын

You're a huge inspiration! You have so many beautiful tropicals. As a fellow Asian American & Gardener, I salute you!

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m many ways, I’m trying to relive my childhood as I grew up eating many of these tropical fruit trees.

@patammaboun 6 ай бұрын

Wow! That's incredible, your hard work has paid off!

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. All credit goes to the trees for making it in my climate.

@bigg368 6 ай бұрын

Incredible growth in 10 years. Looks amazing.

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. This is all really just the beginning.

@caleblivaudais7573 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! Great job!!! Such a peaceful vibe, absolutely amazing 🤩🤩🤩

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@Daev- 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Specially the big difference between the beginning and current state of your trees :)

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. And in the grand scheme of things, this is barely the beginning as many of the trees live for hundreds of years. Imagine, in the year 2124 and future people seeing a mature tropical fruit tree forest in the Central Valley.

@joweb1320 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Can't wait to mover closer to where you live.

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

That’s the beauty of growing tropical fruit trees. They grow just about anywhere, with some techniques.

@eluning4 6 ай бұрын

Bro, your channel is awesome. Thank you!

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@xeso92 5 ай бұрын

It’s time to prune!

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

Totally. Suspecting that there won’t be any more threats of frost, I have began to prune some of my trees. At the same time, it’s not uncommon that we get a frost or two in the middle of March.

@xeso92 5 ай бұрын

@@TropicalCentralValley =) excited to see!

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 6 ай бұрын

This should be a bountiful year with its record mildness in central and norcal.

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Totally. With the amount of rain thus far, all trees are going to love the spring weather.

@kunalbohra8841 5 ай бұрын

What variety of bamboo is it? Great job you have done with your garden

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Oldhamii Giant Timber Bamboo.

@petermanning5398 5 ай бұрын

Where do you source your trees? I'm in Sacramento and would like to try growing some of these.

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

I’m aware of a few nurseries in your region that may carry some “tropical” fruit trees, but suspect the inventory may not be great. That said, 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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZdddMeYzJuoe4U.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndRhfaea35PWmXU.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8x_gLKE2NureaM.html

@xeso92 5 ай бұрын

Trees Outlet in sac

@McCabeArtGallery 4 ай бұрын

What kind of bamboo is that? How do you control the roots? How far do they spread? I want to plant some in my yard, but worried about them spreading under the house or to the neighbors. Also, did you start your ice cream bean tree from seed? If so, where did you get your seeds? Thanks 🌞🌱

@TropicalCentralValley 4 ай бұрын

Concerning the bamboo, I think you might be thinking of the running variety, as there exists two varieties. The Oldham’s bamboo, also known as Giant Timber bamboo is the clumping variety, and similar to banana, their roots are clump around their original growth spot and do not spread (much, mine has new bamboo shoots within 3 feet of the original spot). As shown, the ice cream bean was obtained from Amazon, from a Hawaiian grower. As with almost all Ice Cream Bean, they are grown from seeds.

@sgalcee 6 ай бұрын

I love your yard. Truly remarkable. I see hummingbird feeders!! Do you have any native trees or flowers for the native pollinators of the area or plan to do?

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have been adding some native flowers, but with the vast majority of tropical fruit trees being pollinated by flies, I’m just growing the flowers for the beauty.

@undertakerlaser1 5 ай бұрын

Any updates on your jackfruits? Planted 2 last year with no cold protection and they’re doing alright

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

Same here. All of my jackfruit seedlings made it through winter, unsheltered with very minimal damage. They’re one of the faster growing tropical fruit trees and have been known to produce fruits in 2 years when grown from seed, though in the Central Valley, I suspect it to be much later.

@user-qv8gh7qo3k 5 ай бұрын

What is the hardiest mango you have, and how can you grow them in zone 9b?

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

Even mangoes native to the jungles of Southeast Asia or the Amazon rainforest will make it in brief 25°F days. The trick is to develope a microclimate.

@rocket1982able 5 ай бұрын

I have a question. I hope you can help me. I’m growing in the Sacramento area. My star fruit is alive but it’s been 3 years and I haven’t seen any flowers or fruit. It’s growing in a large wooden box. Why am I not getting fruits?

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

Assuming your tree is a grafted unit and of fruit bearing maturity, try fertilizing it 3 times year, with frequent watering. If the tree is not yet mature, it may just not be ready. I’d keep it up; it will eventually produce fruits.

@joekunin 2 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on the idea that pulse watering or keeping the soil moist leads to trees developing shallow roots compared to irregular deep watering? This doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me as I presume feeder roots will be mostly shallow anyway due to oxygen access in the soil (which I also suspect a moist Sandy loam would increase the oxygen depth too) and anchoring roots will go deep either way. I’ve also noted that in pots that stand in water tubs, the plants will still grow their roots through the bottom of the pots, even in constantly moist soil.

@TropicalCentralValley 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, the idea that deep, infrequent, thorough watering helps to encourage the root system deep into the ground is a myth, at least with clay soil anyway. For sandy soil, where there is plenty of oxygen even in the deeper level, this practice is actually preferred. For clay soil, this is basically a death sentence for the tropical fruit tree. To your point, the feeder roots are near the top of the soil. It’s actually about 98% of the feeder roots are near the top 1 to 2 feet deep, where oxygen is available.

@joekunin 2 ай бұрын

@@TropicalCentralValley interesting! You mean the deep watering method is preferable in sandy/loamy soils? Is pulse watering a detriment in that case or it doesn’t matter as much either way because sandier soils don’t waterlog and become oxygen deprived as clay soils do?

@TropicalCentralValley 2 ай бұрын

For sandy soil, there’s really no chance of the water standing for too long, this being the case, a lot of water is needed by the trees. Bear in mind too, region like Florida gets a lot of natural rainfall, so the soil is naturally kept moist. Regions like the Central Valley gets about 10” of rain during the winter season, and for communities living near riverbeds or are blessed with sandy loam, they will need to frequently water their tropical fruit trees often to ensure the trees are hydrated.

@joekunin 2 ай бұрын

@@TropicalCentralValley this makes sense. I’m in Southern California but I’m the hills so a more Sandy/Sandy-loam type situation in a Mediterranean climate. Pulse watering this summer with a heavy mulch has thus far been quite successful, with substantial growth of both the plant and mycelium in the mulch. Thanks!

@TropicalCentralValley 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Yeah, just about all trees, particularly tropical fruit trees will prefer frequent, but small amount of watering. Specific to my situation, in the summer days, I water my trees daily, every hour, from 7am to 6pm, for about 3-5 minutes per session depending on the temperature forecast.

@nicolasoten536 5 ай бұрын

Nice! How is your jabuticaba doing?

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

They’re doing great. The Red Scarlet, although grown from seed is taking the winter without issues. Still no fruits yet on both jaboticaba trees.

@Arcanhael 6 ай бұрын

Your jaboticaba should fruit at that height. You need to prune the inner branches off in order for it to fruit. Congratulations, I have been following you since the inception.

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Not knowing the exact variety, and suspecting it to be a black variant, I know these trees can take several years before setting flowers and fruits. Having said that, I do have a Red Scarlet which I expect to begin flowering in the coming years.

@vanvu200904 5 ай бұрын

Do you sell some small plants in your garden? I live in Fresno and looking for some tropical fruit trees, plants. Any nursery in the Central Valley you can suggest? thanks

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZdddMeYzJuoe4U.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndRhfaea35PWmXU.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8x_gLKE2NureaM.html

@user-sg5ry9ib2b 5 ай бұрын

Can you recommend where I can buy Cherimoya trees?

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

My local Lowe’s and Home Depot occasionally carry them in the summer months. That said, 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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZdddMeYzJuoe4U.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndRhfaea35PWmXU.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8x_gLKE2NureaM.html

@blahblahblah7551 6 ай бұрын

How low did the temperature get there. I am growing an inga, jamun , capulin cherry and a mango here in Houston Tx. Our temp went down to 19.

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

I’m on USDA Zone 9b. Our normal extreme lows are 27°F to 30°F for several mornings. That said, I do know some folks in Northern Florida in zone 8 having some success with the growing of tropical fruit trees outdoors.

@knicks252525 6 ай бұрын

Hows the capulin cherry doing.

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Great. Just like the fig, it thrives on neglect.

@knicks252525 6 ай бұрын

Are you getting a lot of fruit from it and does it taste good?

@TropicalCentralValley 6 ай бұрын

Lots of fruits, however, the birds get to them before I do. As for the taste, I can’t say it’s bad. They’re just super sweet.

@user-xb2wv7tr9j 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a new subscriber by you and seen your videos about Longan. Do you sell any? I am from Lemoore by the way. Thank you.

@user-xb2wv7tr9j 5 ай бұрын

Or any recommendation to get them near by esp. the Kohala variety. Thank you.

@TropicalCentralValley 5 ай бұрын

Welcome! 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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZdddMeYzJuoe4U.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndRhfaea35PWmXU.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8x_gLKE2NureaM.html

@vimeopictures5170 2 ай бұрын

how come you don't have a pomegrante tree?

@TropicalCentralValley 2 ай бұрын

I tend to only grow the fruits that are not readily available. Specific to pomegranate, I can easily get them from my local grocery stores.

@vimeopictures5170 2 ай бұрын

@@TropicalCentralValley oh okay! Hiw many fruit trees do you have in total?

@TropicalCentralValley 2 ай бұрын

A little over 200, all nicely packed in a 2,000 square feet yard.

@vimeopictures5170 2 ай бұрын

@@TropicalCentralValley O wow! I'd like to see the video on it....all 200 plants. Do you have one?

@TropicalCentralValley 2 ай бұрын

It’s been a few years back since I did a complete tour video: No Space? Super Dense Tropical Food Forest Tour (Front Yard) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJqDgpZ2qZvccmg.html No Space? Super Dense Tropical Food Forest Tour (Backyard) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lal8Z7er38muqJs.html