Category: plants
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Jackfruit Wonders: Cultivate Your Own in NZ!
A newcomer is rising in popularity among garden enthusiasts—jackfruit. This majestic tree, adorned with the largest fruits borne on Earth, is an exotic marvel that Kiwis are learning to cultivate. In this guide, we’ll explore the wonders of home-growing jackfruit, from planting to plucking these tropical treasures.
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Join Our Quest to Cultivate Cassava in NZ
Update 27 December: after years of searching, we found cassava/yuca (manihot esculenta) available at Flying Dragon Nursery, a mere 2km from our land! We now have three very healthy cassava plants 🙂 Exploring New Frontiers in Tropical Agriculture At Tropical NZ, we’re embarking on an exciting new venture and we need your help! We’re setting…
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Soursop Seedlings: From Fiji and Brazil to Your Garden
Embarking on a Tropical Fruit Adventure with Soursop Our journey at Tropical NZ began with a vision: to bring the exotic and very popular Soursop (annona muricata) into our local gardens. Recognizing the untapped potential of this tropical delight, we set out to introduce its unique flavor and potential health benefits to our community. Importing…
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Unveiling the Sour Passionfruit (Maracujá Azedo) – A Rare Delight in New Zealand!
Are you ready to dive into the world of a rare, tart treat? We’ve just brought in something truly special from Brazil – the Sour Passionfruit, known there as “Maracujá Azedo”, and it’s about to shake up your fruit palette! A Brazilian Gem in Kiwi Land Sour Passionfruit is a unique variety that’s not commonly…
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Red Lady Papaya in a Pot – Sweet & Juicy Fruit in 1 Year!
Update November 2023: we have commercial Red Lady F1 papaya seeds available to buy on TradeMe. Are you looking for a delicious and exotic fruit that’s easy to grow in a small space? Look no further than the Red Lady papaya! This variety is perfect for growing in a container and produces an abundant amount…
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Grow Soursop in NZ: Tips & Tricks for Planting and Caring for Annona Muricata
Ready to plant a soursop tree and enjoy the delicious, tropical fruit? Learn everything you need to know about growing and caring for this rare-in-NZ soursop in subtropical New Zealand with this guide! #Soursop #GrowYourOwn #subtropicalNZ
