Lychee fruit
We got our first lychees off my little tree a week or so back.
Lychee trees don't grow up here, unless you feel like covering them constantly through the winter... or, if you do like I do, and put a tree in a big pot, then keep that pot in the greenhouse. We only get a small amount of fruit, but the fruit tastes incredible. In South Florida, they'll mature into lovely shade trees - and all your Chinese friends will be totally thrilled that you're growing them.
Incidentally: yes, I'm planting the seeds.
posted by David The Good @ 6:31 AM
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5 Comments:
Here in central Florida, my neighbor has a tree out front that had hundreds of beautiful red fruits. I waited too long to ask her to share one or two . . . and now they're all gone (I've never tasted these). Beautiful tree and even more so when covered in fruit.
They're delicious - sweet and slightly astringent with a delicate perfume-like aroma.
Fantastic David! They look delicious! I tasted a Rambutan (sp?) for the first time last week and traveled to heaven for the briefest moment. I planted the seeds, so here's hoping! :)
My aunt's tree down south only produced 6 or so Lychee and that next year the tree will be totally loaded. Maybe next year you'll get a freak crop! :)
Rambutan! Nice! Haven't tried one of those yet. I hope we're all loaded with fruit next year... the wait on fruit trees is painful... but eventually...
I actually just planted a chocolate pudding fruit tree in my parents' yard. Now THAT is an awesome fruit.
JEALOUS!!!! But good for you and your efforts!
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