Luc yellow ones are larger,sweeter and a much better fruit.I had one of each until they fruited at the same time and I decided the passenger had to vacate.Hang on the yellow has flowers now,I'll be back in a minute. My understanding is that grumichama seed need to be planted asap to get a decent germination rate. How to Germinate Moringa Seeds - 90% Success Rate - YouTube They are very knowledgeable and eager to help.While you are there also be sure to buy a bag of their special fertilizer.Mounts Botanical Garden is close by, so you might want to make a quick stop there too. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/grumichama.html, Quote from: Gouralata on July 15, 2012, 04:24:36 AM, Quote from: stressbaby on July 16, 2012, 08:27:01 AM, Quote from: Tomas on July 16, 2012, 12:50:05 PM, Quote from: ASaffron on July 15, 2012, 01:32:48 PM, Quote from: luc on July 21, 2012, 08:02:16 PM, Quote from: Mike T on July 21, 2012, 09:18:45 PM, fruit trees for warm and wet tropical climate, Mexico , Puerto Vallarta , Jalisco . Where do you buy your grumichama, Excalibur? Is there any difference in taste between the black and the yellow ? To germinate seeds, start by filling a seed tray with a growing medium made specifically for seeds. Then, lightly press the seeds into the growing medium with your fingers and cover them with a thin layer of the medium. The secret to growing myrtaceous fruits from seeds, Taming the yellow (lillikoi) passion flower. Thanks. Mike is right and the seeds can keep for a long time, just like seeds of surinam, with just a bit of moisture. While at Excalibur you might want to check out some of the other excellent Eugenia's / Myrtaceous fruits.PitombaCherry of the Rio GrandeGrumichamaJaboticaba, Hi Karel, 3 months ago I dug up my Grumichama that had been growing in the orchard for a year (we are moving next year) and bagged it into a 35L tree sack. My method was to plant it where the wind howls in full sun and never water or fertilize it.I hack it back to 4 feet tall and this kind of abuse and neglect seems to stimulate it. Any tricks to getting this bad boy to flower? "All discussion content within the forum reflects the views of individual participants only and do not necessarily represent the views held by the Tropical Fruit Forum as an organization. Cover the tray with a sheet of plastic wrap to help keep in warmth and moisture, … Is that true? Yes, Excalibur is the place. With patience and time, you too can have a great garden. It is a very easy plant to grow and will start fruiting when quite small. BTW, the yellow fruited one is a different subspecies than the purple and red. Tropical Fruit Forum - International Tropical Fruit Growers. So now I am stuck with 8 fruiting black Grumichama ( not really complaining ). It was/is about 1.5m tall. I would also soak overnight and nick with a file. Years ago I ordered the yellow form ....they all turned out black . From seed usually in 3 years or less. I have heard that birds don't eat the yellow grumichama as much as the regular purple one. I want to get down to your area sometime in the next month of so and get some trees, any stops you recommend? The seeds take a very long time to germinate, then the seedlings are extremely vulnerable to drying out, sunburn etc. Here is a link to the Purdue University online copy of Julia Morton's book on tropical fruit. Make a list of everything you're interested in.Then when you get there, you can present them your list and ask their honest opinion if it will do well in your area, what they think of the fruit, their recommendations etc.Also compile a list of questions on existing plants you may have a problem with. I always try to hit the Mounts sale for goodies. Grumichama does not need cold temperatures to flower or fruit. The Internet's Finest Tropical Fruit Discussion Forum! There is nothing more beautiful than PEACE - Unite All Mankind. North. You don't need a load of money or a green thumb, only a love for plants, determination and patience. After you've sown the seeds, put them in a spot that's between 60 and 80 °F and lightly water them. I put it into my shade house and it has never looked back - even gave me a half dozen fruit! Many fruits that try and attract bird seed dispersers are yellow.They tank up on my yellows. I think this species need a short cold (<20°C) season to grow well. I wasn't very gentle with the shovel either...so I hope it doesn't up and die down the track too, but so far so good. Shame there is so much variation in seedlings, I'd love to get some seeds of the yellow variety to grow but not be worth the trouble.