The persimmon tree is starting to fruit. This little bug is hiding in the crevices of the flower petals
Friday, May 18, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Atemoya still ripening on tree
This strange variety of atemoya is still ripening on the tree. While the size and color is eye candy, the flavor of this particular cultivar does nothing special for me.
Can anyone identify it?
update: This is a custard apple, and not atemoya
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna) in bloom
Also known as the Chocolate Pudding Fruit, the black sapote is one of my favorite fruits. Surprisingly enough, this tree is 6 years old, always flowers, but never sets fruit. Let's see how it does this year.
If it fruits, I'll write an entry about the fruit.
This tree has flowers which have both male and female organs, and others which are solely male. I assume this photo shows both types.
If it fruits, I'll write an entry about the fruit.
This tree has flowers which have both male and female organs, and others which are solely male. I assume this photo shows both types.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Litchies are ripening
These Mauritius Litchies are doing two things: getting plump, and changing color. Last year, they were ready for harvesting around the end of June. I suspect this year they will be a bit earlier, due to the mild Winter we had.
Split Mangoes!
I'd sure love to know why this happens!
Half of the Mangoes fell due to high winds. I can not afford to lose more to splitting!
anyone have ideas on how to prevent this?
Half of the Mangoes fell due to high winds. I can not afford to lose more to splitting!
anyone have ideas on how to prevent this?
Thursday, May 3, 2007
this week's flowers - first week May
This week the black pepper (Piper nigrum) continues to develop nicely. I'm waiting for one or two berries at the base to turn red, which I've read is when you harvest them and prepare for drying.
The blackberries are in bloom this week as well. Here, you can see both flower, and under it, developing fruit. (note: however hard I've tried, I'm unable to check email on this variety of BB)
It's almost Litchi time! Here is a close up of the developing fruit. I estimate about another 5-6 weeks until harvest.
The blackberries are in bloom this week as well. Here, you can see both flower, and under it, developing fruit. (note: however hard I've tried, I'm unable to check email on this variety of BB)
It's almost Litchi time! Here is a close up of the developing fruit. I estimate about another 5-6 weeks until harvest.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
