I was very happy when I walked the property today. Guiabano, bananas, guava, mangos, Papaya and manzanitas. I could also see buds on the rambotan tree. Yeahay!
I just took this shot of our yard!
The first time our Guiabano trees have fruited.
According to guyabani.com
“The Natural Cancer Cell Killer”. Fights Cancer Cells, may help lowering blood pressure, may help improving immune system & more! The Guyabano tree, its fruit, leaves, stem, bark may be a natural cancer cell killer.
Wikipedia says,
In the Philippines, it is called guyabano, derived from the Spanish guanábana, and is eaten ripe, or used to make juices, smoothies, or ice cream. Sometimes, they use the leaf in tenderizing meat.
All that I know is they are delicious!
The fruit looks like this when ripe. Google search.
GUAVA:
We have around 30 guava trees and about half are currently bearing fruit.
Pinoyrecipe.net says the benefits of guava are:
”We all like this savoured it in luscious jams, popularly known as “amrood” in Hindi and scientifically known as “Psidium Guajava“. This is Guava. This amazing fruit is extraordinarily rich in lycopene, vitamin C, and antioxidants that are good for skin. Guavas are also rich in manganese, folate, and potassium.”
You can take the leaves of the guava and make a delicious and healthy tea. Also many use the leaves as a poultice for burns and abrasions
Herbathy.com says, “Guava ( Amrood ) for Wounds. Boil One cup fresh Guava ( Amrood ) leaves in 3 cups of water for 10 minutes. Cool and strain. Use as a wash for Wounds 2-3 times a day. OR : Apply leaf poultice to the wound to hasten healing.”
Manzanitas.
Health Benefits of Kerson Fruit (Manzanitas) is a fast growing tree that has a cherry like fruit with multiple health benefits: Such as lowering blood sugar, preventing cancer, promoting cardiovascular health, lowering blood pressure, and blocking pain… just to name a few.
Bananas
Just one crop off of one of these banana trees will produce over 100 bananas! The flower on the first tree is edible and delicious! Banana many say is the most perfect fruit with many health benefits. This tree is about 14 feet high.
Recipe from geniuskitchen.com
BANANA BLOSSOM GUINATAN
DIRECTIONS
Discard tough outer layers and slice the blossom thinly, first cutting it in two lengthways if it is large.
Put the slices in a bowl, sprinkle with a tablespoon of salt, rubbing it well inches Leave for 10-15 minutes, squeeze out juices, rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan and saute onion and garlic until golden brown.
Add tomato, stir for 3 minutes.
Add banana blossom and vinegar and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Taste and add salt and pepper as required.
Cook until blossom is tender, then stir in coconut milk and remove from heat.
Serve with rice.
Some make a fresh salad. So many great recipes. Also there are many claims of health benefits from the banana blossom.
Caribou Mango
I was so excited to see the buds on the trees a few weeks ago. Now the fruit is appearing. We have 13 mature trees.
The caribou mango is the favorite of mango exporters as they are very large and have a very small, thin pit. They are also very sweet. This tree in the photo produced over 300 mangos last year.
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God bless!
Daddy William