Spring Time Preparations for Tropical Fruit Trees

3/24/2024 - With the threat of frost gone, these are the activities I perform to ensure the tropical fruit trees are ready to battle California’s Central Valley summer:
Plant new tropical fruit trees
Fertilize the tropical fruit trees
Resume regular watering on non-raining days
Remove any flowers from recently planted tropical fruit trees

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  • @themangovista
    @themangovista4 ай бұрын

    Great choice for that spot Pickering Mango is an amazing tree.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks. There’s something about mango fruits hanging from mango trees in unsuspecting climate and location. Almost like a glitch in the Matrix.

  • @jonaimz
    @jonaimz4 ай бұрын

    Solo sunrise will be missed! Great video as always!

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree. I almost wanted to add in the video another reason for its removal was due to the fact that they germinate extremely easily. Down the road, I may regrow another one again.

  • @Daev-
    @Daev-4 ай бұрын

    Very interesting! Thank you!

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome. Small tips and recommendations, but every technique helps with their survival.

  • @misaventuras6995
    @misaventuras69954 ай бұрын

    Always like how packed you have you yard, maximizing every inch.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I’m mimicking nature, where all trees are grown by “chance”, even ones growing right next to one another.

  • @misaventuras6995

    @misaventuras6995

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TropicalCentralValley syntropic agroforestry does something similar, over planting and let nature ( natural selection) decide or later you remove the weak or the ones not tasting good or producing.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Very nice. Off course, in addition to nature, my role is ensuring the trees are protected by the development of a microclimate system.

  • @fruitful_life3
    @fruitful_life34 ай бұрын

    Great video and informative

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @nickperea7074
    @nickperea70744 ай бұрын

    Can you make a video on your irrigation system?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    I may make one in the future, but I do briefly touched on my setup in previous videos.

  • @imbui727
    @imbui7274 ай бұрын

    510 ❤

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Not sure what 510 means, but thank you?

  • @cedarmulligan3862
    @cedarmulligan38624 ай бұрын

    Seems like there is a lot more green than previous years, that is, your trees didn't get overly cold stressed. Mild winter, or just a more established microclimate?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Luckily this past winter was fairly mild. That and also the added microclimate provided by the maturing trees, particularly the Inga, bamboo and Jamun in the backyard.

  • @cedarmulligan3862

    @cedarmulligan3862

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TropicalCentralValley I'm constantly evaluating my yard tying to figure out how to improve the summer shade while also retaining the winter sun and providing some frost protection. Deciduous trees are super helpful, but more winter sun means less frost protection once the leaves are gone so there is no perfect solution. Love seeing your yard develop. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome.

  • @bayleechristina7121
    @bayleechristina71214 ай бұрын

    I live in Ventura county just planted 1-3 gallon mangos in yard. How often you suggest i water?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Your watering will depend on your soil and your weather. If you have super, well draining soil, I’d water it every hour for a few minutes during the the day time in hot weather. Here’s a video that touches on this topic: How to Water Your Tropical Fruit Trees ( DO NOT DEEP WATER ) kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIGKw9Wde9iYdcY.html

  • @candy553
    @candy5534 ай бұрын

    Any nearby nurseries you recommend? Online? Mango trees are hard to find.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    I’m not sure about nearby, but 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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWVho8agl5iqe7Q.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzread.info/dash/bejne/maJlrKaiqpDYmaQ.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5qDr7GMo9itedI.html

  • @mattywomp5167

    @mattywomp5167

    4 ай бұрын

    Everglades nursery out of Florida is online or possibly even Etsy.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    My primary concerns with online nurseries is the fact that you don’t get to visually inspect the tree. In order to give the tree the best chance at surviving the Central Valley’s climate you’ll want to pick the best tree in the lot.

  • @joekunin
    @joekunin4 ай бұрын

    Very interesting! Great info, thanks. Do you use worm castings or fish emulsion in your feedings? Or is that not really considered a "fertilizer" per se? I recall that you may use those as a foliar feed...

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    I do. I’ve not been using worm casting as dressing for several years now, and instead rely on the existing (free) worms in my years. I use fish and kelp/seaweed fertilizer sometimes as a liquid fertilizer for my container grown trees, as well as foliar feeding. They’re great for short term feeding.

  • @chompapottamus
    @chompapottamus4 ай бұрын

    Hi @tropicalcentralvalley, where can I buy cherimoya trees?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Every once in a while, your local Lowe’s and Home Depot may carry them in the summer months, if not, and 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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWVho8agl5iqe7Q.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzread.info/dash/bejne/maJlrKaiqpDYmaQ.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5qDr7GMo9itedI.html

  • @lamvu4657
    @lamvu46574 ай бұрын

    Neighbors will be happy with your fruits 😅

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, and lots of fruits to share.

  • @user-su5du9ln8r

    @user-su5du9ln8r

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TropicalCentralValley Fruit "theft" from private property is a big problem in many parts of Florida. It can get pretty ugly. There are even incidents of people hopping fences and stealing the entire fruit tree in containers.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    I can’t say I have had any issues. It helps too that I live in a newer subdivision, and is somewhat away from major intersections. That said, if they’re able to lift the 150lb containers, my neighbors will likely witness the incident. It helps too that I work from home.

  • @jacobbalakian6827
    @jacobbalakian68274 ай бұрын

    hello from just north of Visalia, just discovered your channel, have been wanting to build a greenhouse for years for tropical fruit, do you have a business or side gig that sells any tropical fruit trees?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks. The growing of tropical fruit trees is a hobby that also feeds me. No side business, the videos I made acts as a recipe for anyone wanting to grow tropical fruit trees in similar climate.

  • @jacobbalakian6827

    @jacobbalakian6827

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TropicalCentralValley right on! I love your setup, where would you recommend getting a mango and lychee tree from?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWVho8agl5iqe7Q.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzread.info/dash/bejne/maJlrKaiqpDYmaQ.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5qDr7GMo9itedI.html

  • @jacobbalakian6827

    @jacobbalakian6827

    4 ай бұрын

    You should consider selling them on the side, you could make a nice little side gig...

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Once financial incentives are involved, it is no longer a hobby. The fun and carefree nature is gone.

  • @djseaquist
    @djseaquist4 ай бұрын

    Didn't you have some jackfruit trees?

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    Still have them. Surprisingly, they’re doing great. Practically no frost damage.

  • @djseaquist

    @djseaquist

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TropicalCentralValley That's great to hear. I was curious because you haven't mentioned your jackfruit trees in a while.

  • @TropicalCentralValley

    @TropicalCentralValley

    4 ай бұрын

    There’s not much action with the jackfruits at the moment. Having said that, they’ll be awesome once they start having massive fruits hanging from the tree.