Totally. I put mine in the ground, but due to a heater failure, they died when the temperature hits below freezing. EXPERIMENTAL - Growing Mangosteen & Rambutan in the Ground in USDA Zone 9b th-cam.com/video/zIsPrKC-HV8/w-d-xo.html
@@TropicalCentralValley i have a durian seedling but due to having no acces to durian in Romania,I am growing it in a pot and keeping an eye on it at all time. I have a question,do you have cocoa trees?
@@TropicalCentralValley let me tell you,I have been growing cocoa here in pots and they are doing quite well. You are really lucky you can find all sorts of tropical plants,I mean in Romania you can only find passion fruit,loquat,goji,persimmon,kiwi,citruses and rarely some other plants.And if you are trying to plant from seeds it is unlikely they are still viable because they are imported from Thailand and in the process the irradiate the fruit so the seeds aren't viable.
There are regions, primarily in Southern California that are more tropical; they have no issues growing various tropicals. It is from those nurseries that I obtain the tropicals. It’s still a good 3 to 4 hour drive for me, but we’ll worth the day trip.
Man I love durian! It’s smells and taste so delicious. I want to be able to grow one in a green house in San Francisco. I’m a black man and I love durian!
They can. I actually have relatively that I’ve visited in Antioch. Your climate is actually slightly better than ours. You’ll want to container grow the mamey sapote though, as they are a bit cold sensitive. Most of my mamey are in containers. I do have a seedling mamey in the ground, going 2 years now. The frost keeps kicking it down. It’s actually smaller than some of my container grown mameys even though the container ones are younger.
Hey bro i have a greenhouse and plan on wrapping my guavas around with this plastic for extra warmth. You think good idea? How often you suggest i should water my guava and passion fruit? I am in sacramento.. appreciate all your help. Thanks.
For guava trees, I find that to be unnecessary. If wrapping, be sure the plastic do not touch any part of the tree, including the leaves. Although their “metabolism” is slower during the winter, they are technically evergreen and will require watering (not fertilizing). Many of my guava trees and passion fruit vine have fruits on them and I water them regularly, especially the night before a forecasted frost.
Sadly my durian seedling succumbed to pest issues. The seedling was covered with scale insect, and even with their removal, the seedling never recovered. However, I haven’t given up yet and will be germinating more durians from seed to be planted in the ground.
I’m not entirely certain, but given the fruit’s origination from Thailand and the size of the fruit, I suspect it is the Monthong variety. The seedling is doing awesome. I actually have since germinated more durian seedlings. All are doing great.
Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit treeUnfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc. Having said that, I’m also not aware of anyone selling the seedlings. You may want to try to germinate one from fresh fruits.
I've wanted to taste Durian my whole life as long as I can remember and I don't care how bad it smells. I've heard it has a creamy soft texture which actually sounds appetizing. Do you know where I can get one locally?
SF Supermarket in Fresno on occasion carries the frozen ones. There is a huge difference between fresh and frozen. I lucked out and found the fresh durian in an ethnic grocery store in Los Angeles.
@@TropicalCentralValley wow that’s crazy you should become a botanist and get sponsored for tropical fruit research. It would be history for someone to grow durian or mangosteen in California
@@greenblood3708 I’ve got a 5’ cacao tree trying to hang on in my makeshift greenhouse outdoors. Did not know what I was getting into trying to grow that. It lost a lot of leaves to browning already
I’m been unable to find any nursery that carries them. Champa Nursery in Los Angeles advertises it on their site, however, it always shows as being out of stock. The Abiu is one that I’ve been hunting.
I’ve been looking for a rollinia tree, but have yet to find one. As for custard apple, I think I’m good with sugar apple. I know many people use the terms interchangeably, but they are technically two different species.
Sorry, I do not. On rare occasions, your ethic grocery stores may carry fresh durian fruits, though, they do go for $18 per pound, or about $75-$100 per fruit.
According to numerous online forums, they also have a tough time growing them in Hawaii. I suspect it is due to the salinity of the air. Luckily, the Central Valley has no salt particles in our air as our humidity is basically zero during the summer time (which introduces its own sets of problems).
@@greenblood3708 Miro climate thats why we must protect Durian trees in a few years we might not have any just like we protect endangered animals trees need protection as well
man hats off to you. you are pushing the limits. all the best
Apologies for the late response, but thank you.
Man I love durian! It smells so good and the taste is unique! So good!
I agree. If someone out there invents durian scented cologne, I’d buy the whole store.
fun fact: wild durian can survive 5-3 deg C (41-37 F) so you could maybe give it a try but it is really hard to find it even in it's homeland
Totally. I put mine in the ground, but due to a heater failure, they died when the temperature hits below freezing.
EXPERIMENTAL - Growing Mangosteen & Rambutan in the Ground in USDA Zone 9b
th-cam.com/video/zIsPrKC-HV8/w-d-xo.html
@@TropicalCentralValley i have a durian seedling but due to having no acces to durian in Romania,I am growing it in a pot and keeping an eye on it at all time. I have a question,do you have cocoa trees?
That’s awesome.
I do not, though the tropical fruit tree nurseries do carry them.
@@TropicalCentralValley let me tell you,I have been growing cocoa here in pots and they are doing quite well. You are really lucky you can find all sorts of tropical plants,I mean in Romania you can only find passion fruit,loquat,goji,persimmon,kiwi,citruses and rarely some other plants.And if you are trying to plant from seeds it is unlikely they are still viable because they are imported from Thailand and in the process the irradiate the fruit so the seeds aren't viable.
There are regions, primarily in Southern California that are more tropical; they have no issues growing various tropicals.
It is from those nurseries that I obtain the tropicals. It’s still a good 3 to 4 hour drive for me, but we’ll worth the day trip.
Wow... appreciate your eagerness to push limits...😊😊😊
Thank. Trial and error, mostly error when it comes to durian, mangosteen and rambutan, but I keep trying.
Have you heard about walipini half dug greenhouses? Cooler in summer warmer in winter!
Yes, however, I’m not a fan of them as my greenhouse is temporary.
Man I love durian! It’s smells and taste so delicious. I want to be able to grow one in a green house in San Francisco. I’m a black man and I love durian!
Durians actually propagate quite easily from seed. The trick is obtaining the freshest durian fruits that recent began to split apart at the seams.
Mahalo Nui Loa from Maui.
Sa Wat Dee and Sabaidee, from California’s Central Valley.
amazing....your green house is working great ! do you know where I can get some cherimoya scions ?
Thank you. Short of going down to the tropical nurseries in LA or online, I’m not sure where you would be able to get scions and cuttings.
Do u think it’s possible to grow mamey fruit in zone 9b Antioch CA ?
They can. I actually have relatively that I’ve visited in Antioch. Your climate is actually slightly better than ours.
You’ll want to container grow the mamey sapote though, as they are a bit cold sensitive.
Most of my mamey are in containers. I do have a seedling mamey in the ground, going 2 years now. The frost keeps kicking it down. It’s actually smaller than some of my container grown mameys even though the container ones are younger.
Hey bro i have a greenhouse and plan on wrapping my guavas around with this plastic for extra warmth. You think good idea? How often you suggest i should water my guava and passion fruit? I am in sacramento.. appreciate all your help. Thanks.
For guava trees, I find that to be unnecessary. If wrapping, be sure the plastic do not touch any part of the tree, including the leaves.
Although their “metabolism” is slower during the winter, they are technically evergreen and will require watering (not fertilizing).
Many of my guava trees and passion fruit vine have fruits on them and I water them regularly, especially the night before a forecasted frost.
@@TropicalCentralValley ok thanks. So even in winter water 2 or 3x a week??all mines are in bog pots..ty
In containers, I’d definitely continue to water them on a regular basis.
@@TropicalCentralValley thank you
Can I see some update on the durian tree? 2022
Sadly my durian seedling succumbed to pest issues. The seedling was covered with scale insect, and even with their removal, the seedling never recovered.
However, I haven’t given up yet and will be germinating more durians from seed to be planted in the ground.
Nice!!! Which species is that? How is it doing?
I’m not entirely certain, but given the fruit’s origination from Thailand and the size of the fruit, I suspect it is the Monthong variety.
The seedling is doing awesome. I actually have since germinated more durian seedlings. All are doing great.
Can I buy a seedling 🌱 from you?
Unfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit treeUnfortunately, I do not sell any of my tropical fruit trees, including fruits, seeds, cuttings, etc.
Having said that, I’m also not aware of anyone selling the seedlings. You may want to try to germinate one from fresh fruits.
I've wanted to taste Durian my whole life as long as I can remember and I don't care how bad it smells. I've heard it has a creamy soft texture which actually sounds appetizing. Do you know where I can get one locally?
SF Supermarket in Fresno on occasion carries the frozen ones. There is a huge difference between fresh and frozen. I lucked out and found the fresh durian in an ethnic grocery store in Los Angeles.
Oh ok thanks so much
You are making a terrible mistake. It is insanely delicious. You are going to be addictive. Save the seed and grow your own tree.
@@growingtropicalsandexotics just come to Malaysia during durian season
@@kcet1948 Tastes like custard. I ate 2 whole ones in 3 days
Insane! Is growing tropicals your job or just a hobby?
Just a hobby. Just trying to stay healthy by growing and eating super fruits.
@@TropicalCentralValley wow that’s crazy you should become a botanist and get sponsored for tropical fruit research. It would be history for someone to grow durian or mangosteen in California
I agree with you @Zedian Zediessi
Thank you. I’m happy with my day job. I’m hoping the channel is proof that if I can grow them here, anyone can too.
@@greenblood3708 I’ve got a 5’ cacao tree trying to hang on in my makeshift greenhouse outdoors. Did not know what I was getting into trying to grow that. It lost a lot of leaves to browning already
Have you considered growing abiu trees?
I’m been unable to find any nursery that carries them. Champa Nursery in Los Angeles advertises it on their site, however, it always shows as being out of stock.
The Abiu is one that I’ve been hunting.
Yeah me too. It would be a great addition to your collection
I’ve been looking for a rollinia tree, but have yet to find one. As for custard apple, I think I’m good with sugar apple. I know many people use the terms interchangeably, but they are technically two different species.
in key west Fl where I was born it would grow it is zone11 good luck thank you for showing us
Thank you. All I have to do is keep it alive for the next 10 years, in hopes that it’ll bear fruit. I’ll update you in 10 years.
@@TropicalCentralValley lol ok
Do you have durian for sale?
Sorry, I do not. On rare occasions, your ethic grocery stores may carry fresh durian fruits, though, they do go for $18 per pound, or about $75-$100 per fruit.
even in south Fl its hard to grow there
According to numerous online forums, they also have a tough time growing them in Hawaii. I suspect it is due to the salinity of the air. Luckily, the Central Valley has no salt particles in our air as our humidity is basically zero during the summer time (which introduces its own sets of problems).
@@TropicalCentralValley key west in summer is 100% humid
@@greenblood3708 Miro climate thats why we must protect Durian trees in a few years we might not have any just like we protect endangered animals trees need protection as well
@@greenblood3708 that costa rica not the usa
@@greenblood3708 it will grow in the keys