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Saul Lopez replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"thanks, i think i just keep putting them in the wrong spot, Im not a fan of the texas terragon, but its easier to grow, the french terragon is much stronger and the prize, i just have to keep at it. My dreans of fresh Bernease Sauce will have to…"
Nov 11, 2011
Saul Lopez replied to ann hazelett's discussion cherrymoya in Growing Gourmet
"sweet, If you dont want it , sure I'll take it , would you like some small Papaya seedling or avocado/mango seedings? Let me know , we can swap, I sent you a friend request , send me an email. THX"
Nov 9, 2011
Saul Lopez replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"Our goofy fall weather has started all guavas in the valley to flower this month , there two months behind and they might not have time to ripen or freeze all together, so make care to protect your guava fruit with a "brown bag" around the fruit to…"
Nov 9, 2011
Saul Lopez replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"I really need advice from someone on growing and maintaining French TARAGON, in AZ. Can anyone help? I kill very few plants, and this on is one of them. Please help on growing conditions. ThX"
Nov 9, 2011
Saul Lopez replied to ann hazelett's discussion cherrymoya in Growing Gourmet
"I have done alot of research on the cherimoya or annona, and have several in the grown in mesa, the tree is very worth it, and if we get enough moister in our summer monsoon, they can flower and potencially fruit. On youtube there is a video on hand…"
Nov 9, 2011
OceanLyons replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"Has anyone seen cherry guava locally? Had some in the caribbean and they were quite delicious.
http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/plant/Strawberry-Cherry-Guava.htm"
Jun 26, 2010
Saul Lopez replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"If its 110F. then yes, dont plant but once it cools to 90-100 you can plant them, in the morning or in the late evening. Ive planted them in the summer before, they just need more TLC (tip; the home depot on valvista/brodway always has guavas)also I…"
Jun 8, 2010
Kristin Parsons replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"I just found out about the ability to grow guava here a few weeks ago and I am SUPER excited and want to plant a few guava trees of my own- but it's probably too hot to get any now, isn't it? Guess I'll add it to my wish list for the fall...mmmmmm…"
Jun 3, 2010
Saul Lopez replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"That's true Inter-planting guavas will help with the health of many citrus trees,(Im not a scientist; but the leaves, when crushed have an aromatic chemical that our native bugs hate), When they get larger they can also be punnned to keep them…"
May 3, 2010
Liz & Dan replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"Thanks for the posting! My baby guava tree was from the AZ Rare Fruit Growers, but I don't know what variety it is - it never occurred to me to ask! I've heard that the Guava will help to repel insect pests, specifically the psyllid that carries the…"
May 3, 2010
Julie Elefante replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Guava Plants../ great Fruit in Growing Gourmet
"Good to know--thanks! MSN recently included guavas in a slideshow of healthy foods because of its high antioxidant (lycopene) content. Tomatoes have them, too, but have to be cooked before our bodies can absorb them, but guava delivers, raw or…"
May 3, 2010
Saul Lopez posted a discussion in Growing Gourmet
Guava's Are very easy to grow in AZ, just as easy as Citrus in fact. Guava Is a tropical fruit that has a taste that varies from strawberry like to pear like. Its is a very productive and ornimental, tree.Guavas can be found at local nurserys, and…
May 3, 2010
Treasa replied to Saul Lopez's discussion Sugar Cane / in the garden in Growing Gourmet
"how is the cane growing going. Sounds interesting"
Apr 25, 2010
Saul Lopez left a comment for alia
"Hi, Nice to meet you guys at the plant sale , hope all is well"
Apr 15, 2010
Saul Lopez replied to Saul Lopez's discussion BASIL.. in Growing Gourmet
"Im not an expert, but I have grown basil a lot. I like the big leaf kind, because u can roll it and slice it into salads, or anything. The smaller leaf kind I find it hard to cook with, but still has great flavor. I started some from seeds a few…"
Mar 16, 2010
Saul Lopez posted a discussion in Growing Gourmet
Now Is the best time to sow basil seeds, or buy basil in someform, I find it to be the most useful herb in my collection and a must for any "FOODY" Great with salads and everything else. The Big leaf Is my Favorite here's a recipe in which i use it…
Mar 3, 2010
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