 Image Source: Mkwek (2011) Wikimedia Commons https://hawaiihomegrown.net/reports/250-tips-on-growing-and-harvesting-breadfruit ‘Ulu is best when grown between 500-1500’ elevation, but as we know, grows down to sea level as well. Hawaiian ‘ulu is seedless, dense, and firm with starchy texture, making it ideal for fries, chips and au gratin dishes or for cooking the traditional way: roasted in the fire. Ma’afala ‘ulu is smaller and less dense than it’s Hawaiian cousin, resulting in a lighter option that’s ideal for mashes, patties and blended dishes.
Planting Instructions: "Dig a hole the same depth of the container and twice as wide as the container. Add a small amount of slow-release fertilizer, such as 8–8–8 slow release fertilizer, to the bottom of the hole and cover with soil. To prevent injury to the delicate root system, carefully cut off the container rather than pulling the plant out. Place the breadfruit tree in the hole, add soil no higher than the level of the plant in the pot, top dress with compost, and water well. Mulching young plants is beneficial by helping keep the soil moist and adding a steady supply of nutrients. It also helps control weeds around the root system. Use of herbicides to control weeds around the base of the tree can damage the tree if it comes in contact with the surface roots or young trunk. Young trees need to be protected from cattle, goats, horses, and pigs that will eat the bark and tender shoots. Keep trees mulched. Provide a complete fertilizer at the beginning and end of the fruiting season to maintain the health and vigor of trees, especially trees that are 10 or more years old. Young trees can be pruned and shaped as they grow to keep the tree to a convenient size for harvesting and for the space where they are planted. Consult a professional arborist about topping large mature trees. Young plants prefer partial shade. It is best to plant at the onset of the rainy season, but if the weather is dry, water as needed for the first 1–3 months of establishment. " Source: Breadfruit Institute (n.d.) https://hawaiihomegrown.net/reports/250-tips-on-growing-and-harvesting-breadfruit  Image Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus "Washington Navel Oranges are the most widely planted and prolific oranges grown in Hawaii. The tree is medium size with a round crown of dense, dark green leaves. The fruit is large and distributed throughout the tree. The seedless fruit has a delicious, rich juicy flavor."
Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus  Image Source: Manuel M. V. (2011) Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/martius/5676002304 "Valencia Oranges are the standard “juice” oranges, and is also delicious eaten freshly out of hand. They are also called ‘Kona Oranges’, as they were the first oranges to be planted by seed in Kona in the late 1700s. They are the most widely grown orange in the world, and are very productive. The fruit is delicious, seedless and make wonderful juice that will keep for several days."
Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus  Image Source: Forest and Kim Starr (2006) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Starr-061105-1380-Citrus_latifolia-fruit-Makawao-Maui_(24500592449).jpg "Tahitian Lime, also known as ‘Bearss Lime’ is a medium sized, vigorous tree that bears fruit about ten months of the year. The fruit is seedless, juicy and the trees are prolific, dependable bearers. The skin of the fully ripe fruit will turn slightly yellow, but the juicy flesh inside is pale green, and has a true acid lime flavor. The consistent fruiting, dark green leaves and almost constant flowering make the Tahitian lime an excellent orchard tree or container plant for the lanai."
Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus  Image Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus "Eureka lemons are one of the most widely planted lemons in the world. The seedless fruit is borne in clusters at the ends of the branches. The rind is thin, smooth (has the look of the ‘Sunkist’ lemon) and is rich in aromatic oils. Fruit quality is excellent, juicy and acidic and the skin is used as ‘zest’ in cooking. It is moderately vigorous and grows into a spreading tree, preferring the sunny lowlands, but can be grown successfully in upland Hawaii. The tree has a long fruiting season."
Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus  Image Source: Littlegemtrees (2008) Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/littlegemtrees/2260639890 "Meyer lemons are popular for having a unique mild, juicy flavor and almost year round fruit production. The small spreading trees have almost constant flowers and fruit, making it an excellent dooryard tree or potted fruiting tree for a sunny lanai. The Meyer Lemon is very adaptable and can be grown in nearly every location in Hawaii. Fruits are large and round with smooth thin skin. It is such a heavy producer that tree does not grow large."
Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/citrus  Image Source: Kevin Harber (2010) https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevharb/4326485386 "Cinnamon is an ancient spice with roots dating back to 2,000 BC. It has a wide variety applications ranging from baked goods and drinks to incense and perfumes, and is a wonderful tea for a cough. The inner bark of the smaller branches is the part used to make the spice. Cinnamon can be grown easily in Hawaii with adequate rainfall. Cinnamon trees are very sensitive to herbicide, mulch is a better weed control. Prune to encourage a bushy tree that is easy to harvest. Cinnamon is a rich source of vitamin K, Iron and Calcium." Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/exotics  Image Source: Simon A. Eugster (2015) Wikimedia Commons
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cinnamomum_verum_spices.jpg#filelinks  Image Source: Hafiz Issadeen (2011) https://www.flickr.com/photos/yimhafiz/5375106402 "Cloves, believed to be a native of Indonesia, are beautiful and graceful trees, with stellar pink and yellow new leaves all year round. Cloves are slow-growing trees that do best on deep volcanic soils with abundant rainfall and good drainage, they can be grown at most elevations throughout the state. The trees and leaves are very fragrant and the developing flower bud is dried and used as the spice. Cloves are used whole and ground in a variety of sweet and savory applications as well as in tinctures and cosmetic applications"
Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/exotics  Image Source: Yeahbouyee (2014) Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/yeahbouyee/11942713775/ "Coffee is native to tropical Africa and is grown for its berries which are picked, pulped and processed to produce a dried seed which is roasted. Hawaii’s coffee is considered by many to have the finest flavor in the world due to the rich volcanic soils and optimal climate.
Coffee is a dark green, small tree, growing to 15 feet unpruned. Many commercial trees are kept at half that height. All ‘Kona Coffee’ is C. Arabica. There is a dwarf C. Arabica called 'Cattura'. It is a highly productive tree with high quality beans. There is also a ‘Coffee Liberica,’ which is a large tree with large leaves, flowers, and berries, and has been used to make instant coffee. Coffee is grown in most Hawaii climates. The trees require regular fertilization. Local companies process and roast homegrown coffee for clients to sell or give as gifts." Source: Plant It Hawaii (2020) https://www.plantithawaii.com/exotics  Image Source: Tatters (n.d.) Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/tgerus/5198298506 "The moringa (Moringa oleifera) tree, also known as the horseradish or drumstick tree, is native to the Himalayan foothills in India and Bangladesh. An adaptable plant, the Moringa is grown in most tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. All parts are used for food or medicine in various parts of the world. Seeds are eaten in some parts like peanuts. Leaves are commonly used for salads and have a very high nutrient value, packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Moringa prefers well-drained sandy or loam soil with a neutral pH level. Though it tolerates clay soil, it cannot be water logged. Follow similar instructions for planting citrus and ‘ulu. Established plants required little moringa tree care. After planting, apply a general household plant fertilizer and water well. It is important to keep the soil moist but not overly wet. You do not want to drown or rot the seeds or cuttings. Keep the planting area free of weeds and rinse off any pests that you find on the growing tree using a water hose. As the tree matures, trim off older branches to encourage fruiting. First year flowers should be removed as they bloom to encourage fruiting in the following years. Since this is a fast-growing tree, annual pruning to a shrub form will help keep its growth under control. You can also cut the tree to about 3 or 4 feet above the ground. Source: Susan Patterson (2018) https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/moringa/about-moringa-trees.htm Gram for gram, Moringa can have three times the potassium you would find in a banana, four times the vitamin A found in a carrot, and seven times the vitamin C found in an orange. Moringa is also rich in minerals, vitamins, essential amino acids, phytochemicals, vegetable proteins, anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, and carbohydrates. Once mature, fresh Moringa, leaves from your tree make a delicious addition to your salad. The leaves are also great for making tea, as well as an ingredient in a variety of chicken, meat and vegetable dishes. For recipes using Moringa, see our blog and cookbook." Source: Moringa Farms (n.d.) https://moringafarms.com/growing-moringa/ |
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