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I grow 300+ varieties of rare fruits at home. Follow for tips, tricks and giveaways! 🍋 🍑 🥑 🌱 🌳

10/12/2026

Probably my favorite persimmon variety is the Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro!

If you’ve never tried one, you’re missing out! Unlike a lot of persimmons, this is a non-astringent variety, meaning you can eat it right off the tree while it’s still firm, just like an apple. The fruit is large, sweet, mild, and has a great flavor.

One of the things I really like about this variety is how early it ripens, usually September through October, which is right about now here in South Louisiana.

It’s also a naturally smaller tree, typically growing around 10–15 feet tall, so it’s a great choice for anyone who wants to grow fruit in their backyard without needing a ton of space.

If you’re thinking about planting a persimmon tree, Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro would definitely be one of my top recommendations!

08/23/2026

I grew this fig from cuttings I received from a generous lady in New Jersey. I grew them in a pot one season and planted in the ground this spring and got figs. Very sweet strawberry taste and big! My sister Maria Riley also is growing the same tree - you eat any yet Maria? :)

07/19/2026

My wife asked me today, “Should I plant our fall cucumbers now, or wait until the weather cools down?”

We usually plant Dasher II because it handles our South Louisiana heat better than many cucumber varieties. My advice was to plant a small test row now, but wait until early August to plant the main crop so the seedlings may get a better start.

I think the test row has a decent chance, especially since we have plenty of rain forecast for next week.

Do you agree with my advice, or would you go ahead and plant them all now? What do you think? 🥒🌱

07/18/2026

The House just passed the Sunshine Protection Act. If it becomes law, we would no longer “spring forward” or “fall back.” Instead, we would remain on daylight saving time year-round, just as we are right now.

I was curious what time sunset and full darkness would occur in South Louisiana throughout the year under that system, so I put together this chart. Personaly, I dont have a problem with this. What do you think?

06/11/2026

Figs will soon be here! Always neat to find a birds nest in the fruit trees. They pop up so fast.

05/29/2026

Got some apples 🍎

05/15/2026

I can’t tell you how excited I am that I did 3 different kinds of persimmon grafts this spring and all 3 took! I just took the tape off so you can see my work. I’ve been doing grafts for a while now but this is my first time doing persimmons. Stay tuned for some of the tips I’ve learned through the years.

04/25/2026

I have 1 UF best peach at the very tippy top 😂

04/19/2026

My persimmon graft is looking good! I know with pears I need to see about 2 inches of new growth before I can know it will live. I don’t know about persimmons.

04/11/2026

I admit, I’ll acquire a new plant knowing I have no place to plant it. Then scour parts of my yard that I know are fully planted as if somehow I will discover some place to plant it I over looked or will magically open up.

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