Tony`s Tropicals plants

ive not got one here,unless bilbo knows one in this surrounding area

 

Amazing.

 

Hi Joolz, I don't know one round here; not one that stocks exotic groceries any how

I keep looking in Asda and to lesser extent Tesco, Asda especially do stock some unusual stuff although the amount varies from week to week, I know they regularly have Papaya, Mango, Persimmon Fruit, Custard Apples, Dragon Fruit, Coconuts, those mini Bananas, etc and I have picked up Lychees, Rambutan and a couple of others from Tesco.

Asda also have a small section for exotic root veg; Eddoe's etc...

 

Got some seeds available jools if you want to try as well.

 

Hi Sal, I'm intrigued by the possibilty of growing a coconut, will any shop bought one do or does it have to show signs of growth??? and how would be best to attempt to get one to grow?

 

I've bought things from www.theasiancookshop.co.uk - bit limited on fresh fruit (and you have to buy before 9am Monday for next day delivery). I think their curry-kits have great flavour, and we now use those instead of take aways, and I bought a couple of dozen Eddoes off them to grow in the garden

 

Fantastic collection, if only we had the summer temperatures here!
I have grown many of the plants here under glass but apart from Custard Apple and a few Citrus, not got many of them more than two ft high before dying off.

 

I dont shop in asda but i think there is one in sutton i could take a look in have you had a look in sainburys?..I couldnt see anything in tesco but they struggle to keep their usual veg stocked

 

Thank you sal if any of them are to sow in spring then yes please i will have a bash but ive got no room on window ledges if they need to be done indoors now x

 

Hi Joolz, not looked in Sainsbury's but the best stocked supermarket I've seen for exotic stuff is Morrison's when I was visiting my parents in Cheshire, they have LOADS of stuff

 

I`m actually waiting for a reply , regarding the overwintering part of it ...and how it does it .....

www.theasiancookshop.co.uk Thank you Kristen , they have lots of fresh roots including eddoes , seeds and fresh veg.....really good must keep this for some late spring order. I wonder if the seeds they sell are reable for growing ...I`ve managed to grow beans , peanuts and rice bought from Tesco

 

Bilbo coconut it`s easy to germinate , but the hardyest to keep alive as , apparently need lots of light ....another palm I`ve germinate from seeds it`s acai berry , the palm is actually really nice but died after 2 years , maybe my fault , but can`t get any berry anymore ....also fresh date and pistachio will make palms out very easy .
I raccomand to try dragon fruit very easy and impressive flower.
I can even find opuntia fruit , but not one of the hardy opuntia.

 

I will have to get a list for manchester when i go,rochdale n oldham is brill for asian goodies

 

I will armandii , to be honest he is a retired musician and can play more then 2 instrument , to be a musician you must have lots of patience and try hard , he has done the same with his garden , at the moment is writing an article for a gardening magazine so bit busy , but asap he will give us few tips .