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DickTater
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How would i know if i needed to just cull the 2 mangos I let my Pickering hold. They still seem small, compared to the fact that they’re harvesting in Florida? But idk when those fruit start.
If I do pull them should I fertilize with some nitrogen to help push foliage since no fruit ?
If I do pull them should I fertilize with some nitrogen to help push foliage since no fruit ?
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Looks like many have this unique intruder lol.
I guess need to email LSU and see if they have any input.
I guess need to email LSU and see if they have any input.
Agree CGrand
It’s not torpedo. I’ve seen that first hand. It’s not as pointy or stiff. It’s rather soft and was not connected to long rhizomes. Roots kind of clumpy
It’s not torpedo. I’ve seen that first hand. It’s not as pointy or stiff. It’s rather soft and was not connected to long rhizomes. Roots kind of clumpy
When you say thin guava to one per branch..you mean one to each branch off of a lateral scaffold branch?
I’m assuming bc I only have about 5-6 major scaffolds.
Mine is definitely loaded down with fruitlets. Don’t want so-so fruit.
I’m assuming bc I only have about 5-6 major scaffolds.
Mine is definitely loaded down with fruitlets. Don’t want so-so fruit.
Odd grassy weed
Posted by DickTater on 5/8/26 at 11:44 am
Have this popping up in one spot near pool yard zoysia.
Ran through chat and picture this
Getting nimbleweed , panic veld grass..not sure. Thoughts ?
Don’t think it’s torpedo, not firm enough, and roots didn’t pull out long rhizomes, it came up in little clumps. Blades are softer and narrow, it almost blends into the zoysia except it’s growing taller and lighter green.
Have it in a few other spots in yard, st Aug grass (main grass type)
I did use mason sand to level this area ..could be from that but it’s been over a year ago.
Ran through chat and picture this
Getting nimbleweed , panic veld grass..not sure. Thoughts ?
Don’t think it’s torpedo, not firm enough, and roots didn’t pull out long rhizomes, it came up in little clumps. Blades are softer and narrow, it almost blends into the zoysia except it’s growing taller and lighter green.
Have it in a few other spots in yard, st Aug grass (main grass type)
I did use mason sand to level this area ..could be from that but it’s been over a year ago.
I imagine weight per volume, also easier to source than pumice for most people. I think it also helps fill the size gap between pumice and sand. It does also hold on to some nutrients
You have aeration and moisture ingredients ..trying to find the balance of both in YOUR specific climate. This mix may need to be tweaked based on need.
You have aeration and moisture ingredients ..trying to find the balance of both in YOUR specific climate. This mix may need to be tweaked based on need.
I get the bags from Home Depot
Charcoal
Also found these great PDFs from Gary.
This one in particular gives the story on soil.
In last paragraph he states he uses 50% sand, 25% peat, and 25% pumice.
Soil Story
Other docs
Charcoal
Also found these great PDFs from Gary.
This one in particular gives the story on soil.
In last paragraph he states he uses 50% sand, 25% peat, and 25% pumice.
Soil Story
Other docs
Made a cheat sheet for the top pot mix with Gary’s prescribed ratios up to 20 gallons …
All rates in gallons. I usually make a big batch at a time.
I think he says you can do more sand up to whatever precent, but would need to water often and he doesn’t also bc of weight to ship.
Laff what say you?
I think I like more sand in my mix, especially for the added benefit of keeping a canopy heavy tree from getting flipped over.
Pumice size - 3/8”
On Amazon the 20qt (5gallon same as the 18lb bag roughly $34
Coarse perlite
Charcoal can be lower he says to 2%
I like to add azomite and Mycorrhiza as well.
Any other suggestions
All rates in gallons. I usually make a big batch at a time.
I think he says you can do more sand up to whatever precent, but would need to water often and he doesn’t also bc of weight to ship.
Laff what say you?
I think I like more sand in my mix, especially for the added benefit of keeping a canopy heavy tree from getting flipped over.
Pumice size - 3/8”
On Amazon the 20qt (5gallon same as the 18lb bag roughly $34
Coarse perlite
Charcoal can be lower he says to 2%
I like to add azomite and Mycorrhiza as well.
Any other suggestions
Well we definitely are gonna need to pink ideas if they come off !
How many are you up to?
I’ll have 2 in ground (reed, Maria black) and 3 in pots (winter Mexican, oro negro, super Hass)
Also ordered a GOLD Nugget mandarin, my kids can’t eat enough mandarin. That variety is supposed to be fantastic, with a nice bumpy skin texture, and late harvest window which will complement my Owari (early) and Cara Cara (mid)
How many are you up to?
I’ll have 2 in ground (reed, Maria black) and 3 in pots (winter Mexican, oro negro, super Hass)
Also ordered a GOLD Nugget mandarin, my kids can’t eat enough mandarin. That variety is supposed to be fantastic, with a nice bumpy skin texture, and late harvest window which will complement my Owari (early) and Cara Cara (mid)
How many more posts till we hit a 100 pages of Tropical Love!
Ordered another avocado. Maria Black. It’s going in the spot my previous super Hass was in the yard. I’m tired of looking at the stump and can’t get the grafts to take. Probably bad timing and novice grafting.
I may see if the suckers growing off the stump are rooted in or connected..if so will try to save some.
Pickering in a full
Blown flower fest again. Guess it wasn’t happy with what I let it keep!
Also watched this YT video that compared forestry soil to Gary’s mix on a satsuma and did 1 and 2 year updates!
Exactly what we would expect
Update video
Ordered another avocado. Maria Black. It’s going in the spot my previous super Hass was in the yard. I’m tired of looking at the stump and can’t get the grafts to take. Probably bad timing and novice grafting.
I may see if the suckers growing off the stump are rooted in or connected..if so will try to save some.
Pickering in a full
Blown flower fest again. Guess it wasn’t happy with what I let it keep!
Also watched this YT video that compared forestry soil to Gary’s mix on a satsuma and did 1 and 2 year updates!
Exactly what we would expect
Update video
My Pickering is flowering again lol. Guess the 50’ snap last week did it.
What if I wanna add a non late season variety that’s good in container.
Obligatory pic bc we all love them.
What if I wanna add a non late season variety that’s good in container.
Obligatory pic bc we all love them.
Laff. I want to add one more mango.
Looking for either a later season variety or very different flavor profile than my current 2. Pickering and Dwarf Hawaiian. Container grown.
That Etsy seller you posted verified?
Good price on the avocados lol.
I’m eyeballing the Maria Black (B) to put in the yard near my Reed (a).
Looking for either a later season variety or very different flavor profile than my current 2. Pickering and Dwarf Hawaiian. Container grown.
That Etsy seller you posted verified?
Good price on the avocados lol.
I’m eyeballing the Maria Black (B) to put in the yard near my Reed (a).
You should be able to spray without any issues to the tree.
Your call on organic (vinegar,soap,salt) or synthetic (glyphosate).
I would also work on opening up the canopy on that tree. You need to either selectively trim it or stake the branches out. Looking for 3-4 main scaffold branches going into different directions. Trim those dead tips off, and tip the branches to promote further lateral growth.
Many people let home fruit trees get too large, and that makes them difficult to manage, (freeze protection) harvest fruit from, and treat any pests.
The open center Helps with airflow and insect activity.
Wish I would Have done it to my citrus sooner!
My lime tree stays capped at 8ft. The rest are under 6!
Your call on organic (vinegar,soap,salt) or synthetic (glyphosate).
I would also work on opening up the canopy on that tree. You need to either selectively trim it or stake the branches out. Looking for 3-4 main scaffold branches going into different directions. Trim those dead tips off, and tip the branches to promote further lateral growth.
Many people let home fruit trees get too large, and that makes them difficult to manage, (freeze protection) harvest fruit from, and treat any pests.
The open center Helps with airflow and insect activity.
Wish I would Have done it to my citrus sooner!
My lime tree stays capped at 8ft. The rest are under 6!
Say you had a section of lawn you wanted to convert. What would be the process?
Does the grass need to be killed, tilled, scalped?
Guessing the seed wouldn’t germinate well just dropping it in
What’s been the experience of those who have
Does the grass need to be killed, tilled, scalped?
Guessing the seed wouldn’t germinate well just dropping it in
What’s been the experience of those who have
Not to derail too far from tropical.
I have a spice zee and several other deciduous fruit teees .peach,apple,pear..
Do you have any other that the SZ?
My trees are still young, just a year past bare root planting, but have some fruit. They struggled a bit last year, but looking much better overall.
What do you think needs to be sprayed and how often ?
Copper and BT? Oil?
Had a really bad scale infestation on my lime tree and some of my other citrus that I finally have gotten control of, but don’t want to let this year get away from me on the other things
I will say this is the part I personally struggle with is spraying and keeping up with what, and when ..as I’m sure most do!
I have a spice zee and several other deciduous fruit teees .peach,apple,pear..
Do you have any other that the SZ?
My trees are still young, just a year past bare root planting, but have some fruit. They struggled a bit last year, but looking much better overall.
What do you think needs to be sprayed and how often ?
Copper and BT? Oil?
Had a really bad scale infestation on my lime tree and some of my other citrus that I finally have gotten control of, but don’t want to let this year get away from me on the other things
I will say this is the part I personally struggle with is spraying and keeping up with what, and when ..as I’m sure most do!
Guess I’m learning as we go!
Glad I didn’t pick the panicles of my mango tree…Pickering just pushed leaves out the end of one
Makes sense I guess to not waste that growth.
Avocado bare root update! All 3 look great, pushing new growth, fresh leaves, nodes about to break new branches.
Did foliar feeding, root stimulator, garden phos, shade ..will move them to more sun now that they recovered. Need to paint the trunks first.
Glad I didn’t pick the panicles of my mango tree…Pickering just pushed leaves out the end of one
Makes sense I guess to not waste that growth.
Avocado bare root update! All 3 look great, pushing new growth, fresh leaves, nodes about to break new branches.
Did foliar feeding, root stimulator, garden phos, shade ..will move them to more sun now that they recovered. Need to paint the trunks first.
Well damn. Guess the options are limited.
Have we found anything that is more aesthetically pleasing that is large?
I get the injection molded pots are cheap and strong, but not keen on black nursery pots by my pool.
I found a 20g teracotta colored plastic pot at my nursery, but eventually will
Need larger.
Guess I could paint the black ones ?
I get the injection molded pots are cheap and strong, but not keen on black nursery pots by my pool.
I found a 20g teracotta colored plastic pot at my nursery, but eventually will
Need larger.
Guess I could paint the black ones ?
re: Saltwater pool - Calcium Hardness high
Posted by DickTater on 4/14/26 at 10:01 am to LanierSpots
Have you tested your fill water ?
I’m outside BR and we have higher calcium in the tap water, not 700, but I think 300ish.
If you drain and fill but your tap is 700, you didn’t fix anything.
Don’t worry about the salt, splash out, rain etc. will come down.
I’m outside BR and we have higher calcium in the tap water, not 700, but I think 300ish.
If you drain and fill but your tap is 700, you didn’t fix anything.
Don’t worry about the salt, splash out, rain etc. will come down.
What made you pick a Joey?
What other cultivars do you have ?
The 2 avocado grafts I did failed. They were winter Mexican.
Oh well. First time!
I did a bud graft off my Super Hass. It is still viable. We will see.
Laff-
What could I add as a later season container mayo ?
What other cultivars do you have ?
The 2 avocado grafts I did failed. They were winter Mexican.
Oh well. First time!
I did a bud graft off my Super Hass. It is still viable. We will see.
Laff-
What could I add as a later season container mayo ?
re: Renovating Kitchen - What are some things you did, you wish you had done or not done
Posted by DickTater on 4/7/26 at 10:20 am to CatfishJohn
We have 36” range with gas oven (thermador -wanted the gas broiler for pizza and steaks).
Sink in corner looking into garden- but large space to the left for espresso machine and dish drying area
dishwasher to the right of sink bc we’re right handed and makes loading easier
Single electric wall oven with microwave above that. We use both ovens often we’re a 5-6 day per week cooking family.
Large island..lots of drawers. Agree on the heavy duty slides in the bottom under island to make access easier ..slides under the sink
Trash can on island, upgrade to heavy duty slides bc some jacka$ will try to mash the trash down and bend your slides …not into the cutting board above trash—-kind of gross imo
We have a classic white subway tile backsplash that goes counter to ceiling —through whole kitchen, easy clean up
Outlet boxes and switches built into underside of cabinets..nothing on the backsplash wall, very clean, plug mold on end of island
We have led lighting under each cabinet and lights in the upper cabinets that go to ceiling with glass panel doors, pretty in evening, allows light without using the can lights..independent switches
Spice cabinet next to range and pull out kitchen utensil drawer near range
Oversized range hood 1200cfm (think stirfry smoke, searing steaks!)
We love our layout, our only complaint is we chose a softer marble based on an aesthetic, but it wears much to easy, so we have to embrace the aging ha!
Sink in corner looking into garden- but large space to the left for espresso machine and dish drying area
dishwasher to the right of sink bc we’re right handed and makes loading easier
Single electric wall oven with microwave above that. We use both ovens often we’re a 5-6 day per week cooking family.
Large island..lots of drawers. Agree on the heavy duty slides in the bottom under island to make access easier ..slides under the sink
Trash can on island, upgrade to heavy duty slides bc some jacka$ will try to mash the trash down and bend your slides …not into the cutting board above trash—-kind of gross imo
We have a classic white subway tile backsplash that goes counter to ceiling —through whole kitchen, easy clean up
Outlet boxes and switches built into underside of cabinets..nothing on the backsplash wall, very clean, plug mold on end of island
We have led lighting under each cabinet and lights in the upper cabinets that go to ceiling with glass panel doors, pretty in evening, allows light without using the can lights..independent switches
Spice cabinet next to range and pull out kitchen utensil drawer near range
Oversized range hood 1200cfm (think stirfry smoke, searing steaks!)
We love our layout, our only complaint is we chose a softer marble based on an aesthetic, but it wears much to easy, so we have to embrace the aging ha!
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