great discussion. going back to some basics in biology and genetics everything can POTENTIALLY be true to seed. all plants are anuploidy (more than 2 sets of chromosomes (humans have 2)) which means the more sets of chromosomes the higher the genteic diversity and the less likely the seed will be like the parents. whether a seed is "true" is obviously a bit more complicated but you ALWAYS take a gamble when growing from seeds. in general, a grafted or cutting plant is less "healthy" than a plant grown from seed but you know exactly what you get. but who knows... with seeds you may just find and create that perfect chromosomal mix that leads to a great fruit and new cultivar. oh the perils and anguish of gambling. grin. sorry for getting so deep.LOL

I grew a few Soursop last year over the winter , I unfortunately put them outside to early and lost them. My Annona Purpurea handled the early spring chill and look great this winter , a lesson learned. I have seeds of hardy kiwi , paw-paw , cherimoya , Tea (Camelia Sinensis). I have 1st year longans , Jakfruit trees ,Cherimoya , Paw-paw. I have to complete my trade list , I really applaude the trade of our plants , I can buy Soursop seeds for 8.00 per 100 from Bananatree , but I think trading what we grow ourselves sounds much more satisfying!

I am always interested in fruit seed trades. What I am looking for plant-wise: Kiwi Cherry of the Rio Grande Lemon Madrono Pitomba Pulasan Mangos- certain ones Atemoya Cherimoya Rumberry persimmon Date Palm Goji berry Capulin Cherry- prunus salicifolia I have a number of fruit trees,but I am into anything with sweet fruit, and the faster it bears fruit, the more I like it! I am always finding new things I didn't know I needed, so if you have something, mention it, I may want it! I have lots of other tropical fruit seedlings I did not mention, so if you are looking for something, ask! If I eat it, I plant it! I would love to see an exchange page on this forum. When I post on the "tropicals", "plants" or "seed" exchanges,most people don't have tropical fruit.

Andrew - That's quite a list! We are forever collecting more plants and trees lol It's a never ending process! Now, we just need to buy a very large greenhouse or move somewhere that's warmer and sunnier. I prefer the latter ! Now, I have about 20 Violette de Bordeaux fig cuttings. I am thrilled but also nervous cause I've never rooted fig cuttings. But they can't be more difficult than rooting a plumeria? Right? LOL tropicaliste - Did your ylang ylang bloom? That would be quite a fantastic site and not to mention very fragrant too! The smell on your plumeria sounds divine and delicious, too! LOL I was admittedly disappointed with my dwarf singapore. It had a very light and barely noticeable fragrance. Though, I am hoping my aimhorn and kauka wilder will put bloom this summer. I'd love to see a pic of your plumeria. Where did you order you air layered lychee from? What variety? I have a Brewster and Pink Ohia (for about a year now). The squirrels like chewing on the bark and breaking their branches, which makes me quite upset! Though, I did bring them inside in the fall and noticed some new growth. It appeared darker so I thought it was fungus and snipped all of it off. Well, come to find out (after going through the tropical fruit forum) that these were flower blooms. I sure could kick myself for not knowing better! oh well... lesson learned. Though, I don't think it would've fruited or anything but it would've been nice to let the tree decide instead of me lol Since, seedlings don't have a very high survival rate (in my care) I am always impressed with people who have the patience and knowledge on how to nurse their seedlings along. What mango variety are you thinking about? There are so many varieties to choose from! I won't be surprised if you end up with half a dozen lol -Bo