tripsis Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) Rather than constantly make new threads, I might as well make one ongoing one. If I could edit the title of my last one, I'd do that, but I can't. Some of these are probably going to be a long shot, but can't hurt asking. So to start it... Anacardium occidentale - the cashew tree. Would love to grow this one. Seems there's only one commercial farm of this species in Australia. Daleys Fruit are seeking propagation material, so they're no help. Oxalis tuberosa - oca. Illicium verum - star anise. I really doubt anyone has this, but if you do, please let me know! Pimenta dioica - allspice Syzygium aromaticum - clove That's it for the moment. Will add to this later... Cheers! Edited April 10, 2011 by tripsis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted April 9, 2011 Cape trib fruit farm sells cashew seed, i'm not sure abut plants? http://www.capetrib.com.au/ And there are more than a few mixed commercial orchards about growing cashews, but only 2 big ones solely growing cashews AFAIK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarterflesh Posted April 9, 2011 iv brought cashew tree's from bunnings and garden centers before. unless your after that specific named one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted April 10, 2011 Thanks shortly, will definitely look into it. Quarterflesh, you mean other species or cashew? Recently? Got any available? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted April 10, 2011 Added a few more to the list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zaka Posted April 10, 2011 Irie Tripsis, I think you're right! Ya need to move out here! Don't have Oxalis tuberosa.... Respect, Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted April 10, 2011 I reckon so. All those plants would do far better in your climate than mine anyway. Bar the oca, but hey, I'd trade that in for the rest with no problems at all. Maybe I should look into real estate prices somewhere in the Caribbean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scientician Posted April 10, 2011 Hi Tripsis, Unfortunately only 3 of my cashew plants survived Yasi & they are only one foot a piece. But..... I got my seeds from ebay sent over from India. They took a while to arrive but they were definitely viable 15 out of 20 was my initial count until a fence landed on them. My local nursery is pretty good & they usually have allspice in stock they may very well have some of the others too. I will be going there on Wednesday so if you don't have any luck before then I should be able to help you out on some level. Peace Muskrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted April 10, 2011 Hey Muskrat, I appreciate the help. If you can get anything on that list, I'd be more than happy to reimburse you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted April 11, 2011 tripsis- are there any import restrictions on Oxalis tuberosa ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted April 11, 2011 Seeds are permitted zelly, but anything considered a live plant (tubers, cuttings, etc.) would require an expensive import permit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoodDragon Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) According to Wikipedia Illicium verum is found in southern NSW, in addition to its native China. I haven't seen anything beyond this passing reference, but I am certainly curious... Edited April 23, 2011 by WoodDragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripsis Posted May 3, 2011 Wow, imagine coming across that one in the bush! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
