Guanabana, Soursop (Annona muricata)

Guаnabana is a small tree or shrub of the Annonaceae family.

In the Annonaceae family there are many species with wonderful fruits. Some of them are also known in Bulgaria, such as cherimoya and pawpaw (Asimina or Indian banana). Unlike all others in this plant family, however, the guanabana fruit has a pronounced sour note in the taste, which, in combination with the high sugar content, gives a wonderful taste. Therefore, it is no wonder that many consider the fruit of the gunabana to be the tastiest of the fruits in this family.

The fruits must be soft and well-ripened before being cut for consumption. The inside is creamy, with a pleasant flavor combination between pineapple, apple, strawberries and citrus notes. The seeds in the fruit are not edible!

Young gunabana plants begin to flower and bear fruit between 3 and 5 years of age or when they have reached a sufficient size to be able to bear fruit weighing between half and one kilogram. Like the rest of the plants in the family, they can also bear fruit in a pot.

The plants on sale are about 3 years old and about 50-70 cm tall.

In winter, they must go indoors in a warm place. Any temperature below 10 degrees affects the health of this type of plant. Damage to the leaves and leaf drop begin, and unripe fruits lose their qualities. Ideally, in winter they are kept at a temperature of about 20 degrees.

These plants are grafted and already bearing fruits.

Dragon Fruit, Pitaya
Hylocereus undatus-"White"

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Hylocereus undatus-"Lilac"</span></span></span></p>

Psidium guajava, Pink Guava

The guava is among the most famous fruits of the tropics. It is a shrub or a small tree that bears fruit with a unique, amazing, unrepeatable aroma. This aroma is so intense that it is enough to put a bowl with a few fruits in the kitchen and the whole room is filled with an appetizing exotic aroma. In addition to aroma, the fruits also have a very pleasant taste. That's why there's almost no preserve or tropical fruit nectar that doesn't contain guava.

Most guavas have large and hard seeds that are quite difficult to eat. This variety of pink guava also has such seeds, but they are concentrated only in the middle of the fruit, and the flesh around is consumed without problems. Unlike most tropical plants, the guava can actually grow and bear fruit in our conditions, even in a pot. Of course, it can stay outside only in the period without temperatures below freezing. In winter, they sometimes drop a lot of the leaves, but in spring the plant recovers, then blooms and sets fruit. The plants for sale are from seed, and such plants begin to flower and bear fruit after 2 to 4 years, depending on care.

Papaya "Red Maradol"

This variety is among the most famous varieties in Mexico and the Caribbean countries. Its fruits tolerate transport well and have a very good taste.

The plants were grown and overwintered in Bulgaria. They start the season from 25-30 cm height and have all the chances to start fruiting this year. They do not need pollination to set fruits.

Papaya "Formosa"

The plants of this variety grow to large sizes and produce some of the largest fruits among any papaya variety.

The plants were grown and overwintered in Bulgaria. They start the season from 25-30 cm height and have all the chances to start fruiting this year. They do not need pollination to set fruits.

Papaya "Tainung"

The plants of this variety have compact growth and smaller size.

The plants were grown and overwintered in Bulgaria. They start the season from 25-30 cm height and have all the chances to start fruiting this year. They do not need pollination to set fruits.

Artocarpus heterophyllus, Red Jackfruit

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit tree from the mullberry family. This is the same family that the fig and mulberry fall into.

Red varieties of jackfruit are very rare and hardly found in stores. They have a much better taste than ordinary varieties. The price of such red fruits is very high, accordingly the price of the seeds is very high, therefore the price of the plants is also high. We only have a few and don't know if we will ever have any more.

Jackfruit fruits are huge, forming directly on the stem or on the thick branches. The taste is exotic and very pleasant, and the fruits perfectly tolerate freezing and long storage in the freezer.

The plants bloom after 3-4 years, and the experience in Bulgaria shows that flowering occurs at the same time in our country, even when growing in pots. The pot must be large enough (at least 35-40 liters) and the plant must be well growing, well branched and at least 1.5 meters tall to flower. Jackfruit grows quite quickly and often reaches the required size for flowering already in the second year. Plants from seed and grafted plants usually flower after the same time. For the first year or two, only male flowers appear, then female flowers also appear and fruiting begins. One plant is enough because it pollinates itself.

Jackfruit has no specific growing requirements. Standard care is taken, watching out for chlorosis, mites or scales. A well-grown plant, it grows very quickly. If the growth is poor, then there is some problem and it needs to be found out what it is. Temperatures in winter should not fall below +15 degrees Celsius.

Plant photos are from July 10, 2022 and show what you will receive when ordering.

You can buy regular jackfruit here: https://palmi.bg/en/product/463/jackfruit.html

 

Curcuma longa, real edible turmeric

Elettaria cardamomum, True Cardamom

Papaya "Red Lady"

 

The plants were grown and overwintered in Bulgaria. They start the season from 25-30 cm height and have all the chances to start fruiting this year. They do not need pollination to set fruits.

You can order Tainung papaya here: https://palmi.bg/en/product/1814/papaya-tainung.html

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Hylocereus undatus-"American Beauty"</span></span></span></p>

Fertilizer concentrate for chlorosis treatment

 

Special blend, prevents the appearance of yellow new leaves, treats  long-lasting chlorosis, supports quality growth

Ingredients: Iron salts, magnesium salts, acidifying ions, additional minerals.

Application: Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gallon of tap water and water the plants abundantly every 2  to 4 weeks. In case of severely damaged plants, apply the fertilizer every 2 weeks until green and  quality new growth is developped! Could be applied all year round to potted plants. Use with caution to avoid rust spots on any surrounding surfaces! Please note, that this fertilizer will affect mostly the new growth, not the old leaves that are already damaged. Do not overdose!

Storage: In a tightly closed package, in a dry and dark place. Durability: 2 years.

Net: 10.5 oz (300 gr)

Fertilizer concentrate for chlorosis treatment

 

Special blend, prevents the appearance of yellow new leaves, treats  long-lasting chlorosis, supports quality growth

Ingredients: Iron salts, magnesium salts, acidifying  ions, additional minerals.

Application: Dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 gallon of tap water and water the plants abundantly every 2  to 4 weeks. In case of severely damaged plants, apply the fertilizer every 2 weeks until green and  quality new growth is developped! Could be applied all year round to potted plants. Use with caution to avoid rust spots on any surrounding surfaces! Please note, that this fertilizer will affect mostly the new growth, not the old leaves that are already damaged. Do not overdose!

Storage: In a tightly closed package, in a dry and dark place. Durability: 2 years.

Net: 7 oz (200 gr)

Garcinia mangostana, Mangosteen

from Botanical garden - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Artocarpus heterophyllus, Jackfruit

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit tree from the mullberry family. This is the same family that the fig and mulberry fall into.

Jackfruit fruits are huge, forming directly on the stem or on the thick branches. The taste is exotic and very pleasant, and the fruits perfectly tolerate freezing and long storage in the freezer.

The plants bloom after 3-4 years, and the experience in Bulgaria shows that flowering occurs at the same time in our country, even when growing in pots. The pot must be large enough (at least 35-40 liters) and the plant must be well growing, well branched and at least 1.5 meters tall to flower. Jackfruit grows quite quickly and often reaches the required size for flowering already in the second year. Plants from seed and grafted plants usually flower after the same time. For the first year or two, only male flowers appear, then female flowers also appear and fruiting begins. One plant is enough because it pollinates itself.

Jackfruit has no specific growing requirements. Standard care is taken, watching out for chlorosis, mites or scales. A well-grown plant, it grows very quickly. If the growth is poor, then there is some problem and it needs to be found out what it is. Temperatures in winter should not fall below +15 degrees Celsius.

Plant photos are from July 10, 2022 and show what you will receive when ordering.

You can buy red jackfruit here: https://palmi.bg/en/product/1801/jackfruit.html