Ilama varieties - Tropical Fruit Forum
WEBSep 11, 2017 · Re: Ilama varieties. « Reply #21 on: September 13, 2017, 11:28:27 PM ». Quote from: luc on September 12, 2017, 06:51:37 PM. Ilama white . That white ilama has more of an elongated look compared to mine, I guess that's 2 different varieties of white.
What is your favorite ilama (A. diversifolia)? - Tropical Fruit Forum
WEBFeb 16, 2015 · Yes, it's a 10" or 3gal in your money. It has spent it's whole life in coco=peat and fed a weak hydroponic mix with the odd clear water flush. The seedling has grown well in the 2 odd years of it's existence. Originally from a batch of seeds from Mike T, we are debating whether it's in fact an Ilama or something else.
How does ilama REALLY taste, and what would you rate it ?/10
WEBOct 4, 2023 · However, getting them to fruit and remain healthy is a challenge. They are plagued by leaf hopper, which causes stunted leaves, chlorosis, and ultimately an unhealthy and stunted tree. Seed borer may also present a problem. And it usually requires boron to set fruit. I've only seen one productive / healthy ilama tree in south florida.
Ilama (Annona diversifolia)
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · The trees are about 3' feet tall and are grafted onto Cherimoya rootstock, so there shouldn't be any problem with the Cold Hardiness. The trees are $125.00. I too have been looking for a "Genova Red" ilama for about 2-3 years and have finally find one. I just thought I'd let you know in case you were interested.
Growing Ilama (Annona Diversifolia) from seed. - Tropical Fruit …
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Re: Growing Ilama (Annona Diversifolia) from seed. I planted seeds and stuck 4 in the ground.They grew well and all 4 fruited in under 4 years.One I gave away fruited in less than 3 years.When they are small maybe they don't resist the cold as well as when they are bigger.Larger ones can handle close to freezing.
Ilama - Tropical Fruit Forum
WEBJul 19, 2022 · Some ilama leaf variation among three types. Sometimes a narrow leaf can indicate a nutritional imbalance or deficiency. It would be intrested to have a leaf tissue analasys and see if the shape of the leaf is genetic or due to an issue in this case. The fruit color is amazing!
Ilama - tropicalfruitforum.com
WEBDec 14, 2020 · Ilamas are tastiest when there is little rain during most of the fruit's development, and then heavy rain just before and during harvest. That is what pretty consistently happens in western Guatemala and El Salvador. There, most of the ilama harvest is in August. They also have good volcanic soil.
Ilama (Annona diversifolia) - Tropical Fruit Forum
WEBFeb 29, 2012 · Ilama (e lama) is the common name of this amazing fruit. The flavor is unique. I have tasted them several times and find them sweet with a rich complex flavor. This tree is for the more experienced grower. You probably won't see many of these trees for one main reason. Even as great tasting as it is, the fruit has one major drawback.
Planting out Ilama in South FL - tropicalfruitforum.com
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Re: Planting out Ilama in South FL. « Reply #3 on: July 18, 2024, 11:18:46 AM ». You're going to need mounds for nearly every fruit tree with that water table. I had Illama planted in an area that was prone to flooding and they just didn't grow. So I transplanted to a higher area (10ft depth to water) and they took off.
Ilama 'Genova Red' - tropicalfruitforum.com
WEBApr 6, 2013 · Ilama 'Genova Red'. « on: April 06, 2013, 12:38:10 PM ». This one grafted last year grew to 5'. Three branches grew from the cherimoya rootstock. i prune the ilama and took the scion and grafted the three new branches, all took and are flowering. Question: to hand pollinate can I use cherimoya or atemoya pollen.