Growing Barbados Cherry (Acerola) Tree in a Container

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In this video I provide tips for growing a Barbados Cherry Tree in a container in Arizona.
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[@dequandreclement5077]

This is extremely helpful, I have a starter tree and have been scared full sun would hurt it , thanks for the reassurance

[@BarbaraC02]

Thanks for this video. I'm growing two Barbados cherry's from pits send as a gift with another purchase. They are only about 6" but full of leaves and strong. I'm glad to know they will adapt to a container.

[@gardenofluma9697]

Wow that’s great you were able to germinate some seeds!

[@BarbaraC02]

@@gardenofluma9697 I was surprised when they 'hatched.' I like germinating seeds so always have a variety of seeds soaking or in the fridge or freezer. I'm luckiest with trees like pale verde, mesquite, allepo pine, dates (I have 17 plants but they take patience!) and I'm trying to sprout peach pits from my Bonanza peach that produced 9 delicious peaches this year. I live in Tucson.

[@danielbetancourt1794]

Make sure you protect them if you are in an area that the Temperature drops below 40*

[@EastMesaUrbanHomestead]

That is some good info Joe, thanks for sharing

[@markjenkins1217]

Thanks pertaining to giving like great subject matter.

[@TABULAMPOTMOKOSGARDEN]

Thanks to tips sir.. I like your video very educative in grow chery. 👍👍

[@AAHomeGardening]

I love Barbados cherry so much Still cannot find one to buy here

[@scottcowan4931]

You can find plenty on Etsy or eBay

[@sovereignsoul]

The Florida Sweet variety are reportedly sweet (not bitter)

[@ladyEnchantressGarden]

I just discovered your channel man. I also have barbados cherry for over 2 years now. my barbados cherry and surinam cherry does not yield that much for now.. maybe also will upload soon. just subscribed :) 🌱

[@James-sz2hr]

if you are looking for something with a similar taste to traditional cherry or plum that grows in hot climates i would recommend Flacourtia indica. Fyi this tree has lots of sharp spines.

[@airispain7160]

I have this in my garden, I live in asia, we have a hot climate and its starting to fruit

[@soniamoore4906]

I am from Barbados and I live in Florida. I was excited to see the Barbados Cherry Tree and bought one from a nursery. I want to grow it in the pot. Any special care? I will transfer it into a bigger pot and add Miracle Grow soil and fertilizer. Thanks!

[@devbachu7072]

I have rhis cherry in my bacjyard many years but no fruit

[@willmac5642]

Want to try growing a few in Thailand. I wonder if I cd make a 'hedge' of these trees

[@nicolepilgrim3142]

I can’t believe the name of the tree is Barbados cherry lolol 😂 I’m from the island of Barbados 🇧🇧 in the Caribbean and we call it Bajan cherry because that’s what you call locals from Barbados (Bajan pronounce bay Jan or Barbadians) these trees obviously grow wild here I love to just eat them straight off the tree or I blend them with water, Angostura bitters, lime, honey and cinnamon

[@Jaysunn]

Thanks for sharing, great video. I am interested in the organic fertilizers you use - the fish emulsion and liquid seaweed. What's your feeding schedule? Any recommended brands?

[@mailywong9612]

Just subscribed , thanks so much for the subtitle

[@bytemuncher1]

How does it respond to pruning, i.e., does it stall out and take time to recover or does it stimulate growth?

[@devbachu7072]

I have this tree in my backyard an ner fruit maybe soon

[@geriannroth449]

Yep they can be sour if eaten at the wrong stage but there are other varieties which are naturally sweet even when eaten at a yellowish or bright red colour. To me the suriname cherry is more palatable & has a texture similar to your tmperate cherries.

[@gardenofluma9697]

Geriann Roth interesting I haven’t heard too many people tell me they like Surinam cherries. I’ve never tasted one.

[@geriannroth449]

@@gardenofluma9697 you must taste them as eith the barbados cherry you have th est them when they are deep scarlet red but to me they are nicer in taste & texture. The soil & growing requirements are basically the same as the bardados cherry full sun well drained soil apply a little potash when its followering & water well & cover over with netting from the birds & you will enjoy your harvest i am sure remember eat only when deep deep ruby red in colour

[@geaj4214]

8oz of it on amazon cost any where from 20 to 50 bucks and its dried and ground to make it easier to add to water juice or smoothies Im going to order me one because I cannot keep paying those prices thank you for the vid

[@johnmurray5732]

Hey Joe, that was great info, I am in Florida 10a so your topics are of interest to me. When you prune the Barbados, have you considered trying to root some cuttings?

[@gardenofluma9697]

John Murray I tried once but didn’t have any luck with it.

[@johnmurray5732]

Garden of Luma ok, thanks again!

[@LVFigGardenChannel]

Mine Died that large after moving to ground. But we hit 22 in Las Vegas. I will Keep in pot and move in garage

[@gardenofluma9697]

LV Fig & Garden Channel yeah 22 is pretty cold! We don’t get that cold here.

[@yabratcher2495]

Nice tree, I have one, a bonsai but I’ll try to get it to grow a little bigger. Please do more care video. The sun here might be too much for now.

[@gardenofluma9697]

Thanks! They love sun!

[@ibelieve722]

Was your cherry capital Traverse City? I've dpent some time there at a friend's lake house. 😊

[@reggiejohnson7240]

How long from a small cutting did it take to get some size

[@gardenofluma9697]

reggie johnson A couple years. They grow at a pretty good rate when it’s consistently warm. I think I had some fruit in the second year.

[@aliyusuf7713]

Thanks

[@danebelarmino4809]

isn't the tree too big for the pot? Did the roots grow through it?

[@fx4guy]

What's your water regimen like during July August since you have it in a pot?

[@gardenofluma9697]

Gustavo Vazquez every morning 40 min on drip

[@fx4guy]

@@gardenofluma9697 what about fertilizers ? I really want to put mine in the ground but it is still small on a 3 gallon pot

[@gardenofluma9697]

Gustavo Vazquez I use fish emulsion and liquid seaweed and compost on top

[@theinvincible7511]

Does it sweet in taste .??

[@mariluisaflores506]

I'm in Phoenix as well were can I purchase the Barbados cherry tree

[@gardenofluma9697]

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[@fx4guy]

Shamus o leary's tropicals has them in abundance

[@brandasar7913]

Buy from shamus O’Leary green life nursery in south Phoenix.

[@idanisokay]

Isn't this sweet? Please please I'm in dire need to know🤔 going to buy this tree online today in a few minutes I guess... but am so afraid to pick the wrong variety so thanks in advance if you answered

[@gardenofluma9697]

Florida sweet

[@lehanasimon2045]

It isn’t very sweet. It’s very sour but makes EXCELLENT juice

[@devbachu7072]

I grow this in tge caribbean

[@jedidamongames1333]

You need a larger pot

[@gardenofluma9697]

It’s in the ground now

[@brandasar7913]

Tastes like fruit punch