Thank you. All the credits goes to the worms, insects and microorganisms. I simply provided them with a good home and plenty of food.

Thank you. I have lots of video ideas as the temperature is finally cooling down.

@@TropicalCentralValley wonderful we need them

You’re very welcome.

You’re very welcome.

You’re very welcome.

Sorry headiness

We’re very welcome. The trees grown in my small yard is really meant for future generations. By then, the trees should be large enough for anyone to climb on and pick the fruits.

Thank you. It still amazes me that we’re able to grow these tropical fruit trees in non-native climates such as yours and mine, with some efforts from the worms, insect and microorganisms.

@@TropicalCentralValley yes, it’s amazing

And unfortunately, as Climate Change progresses, specific to my region anyway, it was only within the past 50 years that my winter was just a bit too cold to be able to grow any tropical fruit trees. I suspect it will get easier and easier for historically colder climate to grow tropical fruit trees.

@@TropicalCentralValley That is right what you say. In 50 years this chance is incredible. In this case the climate change is good for our tropical passion. It can push us. I like your technique and your combinations with good soil, dry heat, you have bring much balance and inspiration in this extreme circumstances 👍 In south Italy climate change means that our summers are getting storms and wet and our winter dryer. Let’s see what will happen we are prepared with different plants 😄 I wish you a beautiful day And I hope for a next great video from you

Thank you.

Thank you. Sugar apple trees need a lot of heat; we’re talking 100°F to 110°F. If you’re heading down to the Los Angeles area, there are a number of tropical fruit tree nurseries in the region, including many that carry a good variety of sugar apples.

Thank you. The layer underneath the mulch is all lose soil, including broken down wood chip and worm castings, and right underneath that are the feeder roots of nearby tropical fruit trees. Beyond that, there’s clay soil, however, very loose and therefore, super well draining.

Thank you. In previous years, I did, when used coffee ground was readily available from my place of work.

My lemon guava is showing new bulbs and apparently the fertilizer I'm using (which you used to use, kelloggs) is saying it promotes hardiness for the winter, which goes against the mainstream consensus

Technically all fertilizer will “promote” some form of resistance to the elements, as the tree is not in a starving state. That said, I would continue to fertilize your container grown trees, especially now that it is blooming, though there is a good chance none of the flowers will set fruit due to the lack of heat. Specific to lemon guava, they are incredibly frost hardy. When I had mine in the ground, it suffered no frost or sun damage. During the middle to end of November until next spring, I would NOT apply any fertilizer to your tropical fruit trees as you do not want them to grow.

@@TropicalCentralValley hope to see those pink guavas soon! You got some heat coming in this week

Yes, mid-90°s next week, then fall temperatures again.

If using organic fertilizer, I would not focus on the brand and instead look at the NPK availability. The gloves are Kirkland Signature gloves, so my hands don’t get dirty when playing with the soil. I occasionally wear them when planting trees, etc.

Mine started fruiting this year. I actually did not get a chance to try the fruit before it fell. There is a slight after taste of stringent with the jamun fruits, but the ones I had (not from my tree), were still very good.

Totally. It’s a City of Visalia issue, as practically all other yards, including miles apart are infested with mosquitoes. That said, I have had varying levels of success with Mosquito Magician as a foliar spray. Beyond that, the cooler weather keeps them at bay.

@@TropicalCentralValleythey don’t bite you?

Yes, as part of their lifecycle, the female mosquitoes require blood to produce eggs. There’s really no good solution, just some temporary ones such as the use of mosquito repellents, etc.

Hi! Ty for this:) Trying to food Forest here in Fresno I really appreciated your explanation of why our soil is the way it is. Enjoyed the before and after and all the Central Valley tips! Sent this to my daughter because we are also leaving leaves, fruit and organic on ground. Regarding wood chips. We’ve been concerned about being brought chips with termites or even scary garbage… we heard of some people finding hypodermic needles etc in the chip drop Any issue with this?

Thank you. Although I’ve never had any issues with any of the wood chip drops, I suppose foreign products can get mixed in. I suspect the concern is likened to people putting razors in children’s candy during Halloween. That said, in the very beginning, I did run into this issue where debris, mostly plastic ropes were found in a mixture of wood chip that I BOUGHT from a local nursery. I now trust the tree service companies more than local nurseries, particularly with wood chips being free of non-organic wood products. All of the wood chips I received are hot to the touch. This likely takes care of any pests.

Definitely, especially with the amount of mulch I have. Although trees transpire water, they also store a ton of water, unlike grass.

Not really. My water bill remains roughly the same. In previous years, I made a video that touches on this topic: How to Water Your Tropical Fruit Trees ( DO NOT DEEP WATER ) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLOGlNaVsNuWdZc.html

The roots you’re likely seeing are the fine, webby feeder roots. From your description, this is a good thing as the feeder roots spread out and search for nutrients. I’m a bit unclear on your concerns as the activity shows a good health system. I would encourage it by always ensuring the mulch is there. Should the feeder roots be unable to access oxygen and nutrients (typically near the super top layer of your dirt), the tree will suffer. Lastly, although I apply at least a foot of mulch to my yard every year, as the wood chip gets broken down, it does not add any noticeable height to my soil as the mulch simple becomes food for the worms and microorganisms.

4 feet of mulch can break down into 1/4" of fine topsoil in 2 years or less. The deeper the mulch the faster it breaks down.

Well stated.