carol maher
hillarys, wa
5th August 2007 11:08am
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Melissa says...
I know they sell them in QLD....my niece is married to a Jamaican and they bought me down a plant from there....be careful you only eat the yellow bits in the flowers the rest of it can be toxic.My plant died in the first Winter but we have frosts.I asked her what they taste like and she said it tastes like scrambled egg.They mostly cook it up with salt fish.....good luck I have to make do with the scrambled egg!
I know they sell them in QLD....my niece is married to a Jamaican and they bought me down a plant from there....be careful you only eat the yellow bits in the flowers the rest of it can be toxic.My plant died in the first Winter but we have frosts.I asked her what they taste like and she said it tastes like scrambled egg.They mostly cook it up with salt fish.....good luck I have to make do with the scrambled egg!
Melissa
Luddenham
7th August 2007 1:14pm
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carol maher says...
Hello Melissa
Thanking you sooo much for your reply!!.I am Jamaican and have been living in OZ for more than 20 years. I now live in WA. I would dearly love to purchase an ackee tree. It would be the pride of my edible garden. Do contact me on akera15@bigpond.net.au if you can help me. I wait eagerly to hear from you.
Carol
Hello Melissa
Thanking you sooo much for your reply!!.I am Jamaican and have been living in OZ for more than 20 years. I now live in WA. I would dearly love to purchase an ackee tree. It would be the pride of my edible garden. Do contact me on akera15@bigpond.net.au if you can help me. I wait eagerly to hear from you.
Carol
carol maher
hillarys, wa
7th August 2007 9:05pm
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Anonymous
8th August 2007 10:12am
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
27th August 2007 7:16pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
27th August 2007 7:31pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
27th August 2007 7:33pm
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carol maher
hillarys, wa
3rd September 2007 10:02pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida
4th September 2007 9:03am
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Orville says...
This forum seems to have died. So let me see if i can breath some life into it. We will have fresh ackee seeds for sale at the end of august. Anyone interested in purchasing some let me know as they go fast when they are avaliable.
This forum seems to have died. So let me see if i can breath some life into it. We will have fresh ackee seeds for sale at the end of august. Anyone interested in purchasing some let me know as they go fast when they are avaliable.
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida USA
22nd February 2008 3:12am
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John
SB South Australia
22nd February 2008 7:11am
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Orville says...
I think you are right about not being able to get them into australia. I had someone from Australia buy some seeds from me recently and as of this morning the seeds have been sitting in customs for over a week. Actually it is originally from West Africa but was brought to Jamaica in the late 18th century. It is very popular in Jamaica.
I think you are right about not being able to get them into australia. I had someone from Australia buy some seeds from me recently and as of this morning the seeds have been sitting in customs for over a week. Actually it is originally from West Africa but was brought to Jamaica in the late 18th century. It is very popular in Jamaica.
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
23rd February 2008 8:49am
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Terry says...
Hi Orville, I was the one who purchased seeds from Australia. Yes Australian Quarantine have notified me that they are "unidentified" and will be destroyed. I researched this thoroughly to ensure we could get them through however if they are not marked "Blighia Sapida" on the outside of the packaging,seeds are clean and free of debris, packaging must be new and weigh less than 100 grams. I am still waiting for customs to return my call. Will keep trying.
Hi Orville, I was the one who purchased seeds from Australia. Yes Australian Quarantine have notified me that they are "unidentified" and will be destroyed. I researched this thoroughly to ensure we could get them through however if they are not marked "Blighia Sapida" on the outside of the packaging,seeds are clean and free of debris, packaging must be new and weigh less than 100 grams. I am still waiting for customs to return my call. Will keep trying.
Terry
NSW, Australia
28th February 2008 8:14pm
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Anonymous says...
Hi terry i followed your instructions to the tee. The package weight 3 ounces which is about 80 grams. The name of the item was on the shipping label and it was also on a enclosed envelope attached to the package. Maybe you can ask them what else they want and we can take it from there.
Hi terry i followed your instructions to the tee. The package weight 3 ounces which is about 80 grams. The name of the item was on the shipping label and it was also on a enclosed envelope attached to the package. Maybe you can ask them what else they want and we can take it from there.
Anonymous
29th February 2008 1:14pm
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Orville says...
Hi terry sorry it didn't work. I don't understand what they mean by it was unidentified. It was marked on the outside of the envelope and on the inside. However, i would appreciate if you could maybe get some more information from them and let me know. What it takes to get a package threw customs. Hope to hear from you soon.
Hi terry sorry it didn't work. I don't understand what they mean by it was unidentified. It was marked on the outside of the envelope and on the inside. However, i would appreciate if you could maybe get some more information from them and let me know. What it takes to get a package threw customs. Hope to hear from you soon.
Orville
Saint Petersburg, Florida.
29th February 2008 1:21pm
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aNON
29th February 2008 1:40pm
#UserID: 700
Terry says...
Hi Orville, thanks for your concern. I rang Australian Quarantine today and they claim it was not marked. However, they instructed me to email them the common name and scientific name. If OK they will deliver them to me. I did search our AQIS rules on Ackee before ordering and their website tells me its OK. Fingers Crossed !!
Hi Orville, thanks for your concern. I rang Australian Quarantine today and they claim it was not marked. However, they instructed me to email them the common name and scientific name. If OK they will deliver them to me. I did search our AQIS rules on Ackee before ordering and their website tells me its OK. Fingers Crossed !!
Terry
NSW, Australia
29th February 2008 3:16pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida
29th February 2008 5:09pm
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Orville
29th February 2008 5:38pm
#UserID: 0
Terry says...
Thanks for the offer Orville, however its now up to the AQIS to clear the seeds. "Should" be OK. ICON is the Australian Customs clearance system. go to http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/homecontent.asp to read all about it.
Hey...if it all works more Australians can access Ackee seeds
Thanks for the offer Orville, however its now up to the AQIS to clear the seeds. "Should" be OK. ICON is the Australian Customs clearance system. go to http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/homecontent.asp to read all about it.
Hey...if it all works more Australians can access Ackee seeds
Terry
n
29th February 2008 7:20pm
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Terry
NSW, Australia
29th February 2008 7:23pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida
1st March 2008 2:50am
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Tran says...
If you have someone who either lives in Cairns or on holiday there you can ask them to collect seeds on the ground of the tree (in the car park along Mc Cleod street near corner of Florence street city ) I saw the tree 1 month ago which had too many ripe fruits at the time.
I think you can order a tree from Limberlost nursery in Freshwater Cairns they may have some.
Good luck.
If you have someone who either lives in Cairns or on holiday there you can ask them to collect seeds on the ground of the tree (in the car park along Mc Cleod street near corner of Florence street city ) I saw the tree 1 month ago which had too many ripe fruits at the time.
I think you can order a tree from Limberlost nursery in Freshwater Cairns they may have some.
Good luck.
Tran
VIC
1st March 2008 8:15am
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
2nd March 2008 9:51am
#UserID: 268
Orville
Saint Petersburg
2nd March 2008 9:53am
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aNON
4th March 2008 2:28pm
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John
SB South Australia
4th March 2008 2:47pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
4th March 2008 4:26pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
4th March 2008 4:27pm
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Terry says...
Hi Orville, good news the Ackee seeds were cleared and released to my home. I note you clearly had Blighia Sapida on the outside of the package (maybe the also required the common name??)They are very dry (Shrivelled), do you think they will still germinate. Can you (or anyone on this forum) please give tips for germination. thank you
Hi Orville, good news the Ackee seeds were cleared and released to my home. I note you clearly had Blighia Sapida on the outside of the package (maybe the also required the common name??)They are very dry (Shrivelled), do you think they will still germinate. Can you (or anyone on this forum) please give tips for germination. thank you
Terry
NSW, Australia
4th March 2008 9:09pm
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Terry says...
Hi Orville
Here is the link for ICON
http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8242164&intCommodityId=4602&Types=none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0
Hi Orville
Here is the link for ICON
http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8242164&intCommodityId=4602&Types=none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0
Terry
NSW, Australia
4th March 2008 9:14pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
5th March 2008 1:20am
#UserID: 268
Tran says...
Hi John,
I have never tried soursop because it is too tropical for Melbourne. I did try jackfruit and ambarella but they did not survive after 3 years in pots and they were getting smaller every year. I did cover the soil in winter too. And also I bought some mature unripe soursop fruits and they turned brown after few days and the next day in the bin because the temperature was not hot enough for the fruit to ripe.
You can make soursop preserve by draining the meat and cook with lots of sugar like jam until thicken and wrap in clear plastic paper. You can find them in Vietnamese shop during chinese new year time. Lots of work.
Hi John,
I have never tried soursop because it is too tropical for Melbourne. I did try jackfruit and ambarella but they did not survive after 3 years in pots and they were getting smaller every year. I did cover the soil in winter too. And also I bought some mature unripe soursop fruits and they turned brown after few days and the next day in the bin because the temperature was not hot enough for the fruit to ripe.
You can make soursop preserve by draining the meat and cook with lots of sugar like jam until thicken and wrap in clear plastic paper. You can find them in Vietnamese shop during chinese new year time. Lots of work.
Tran
VIC
5th March 2008 8:11am
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Terry
NSW, Sydney
5th March 2008 6:07pm
#UserID: 0
Orville says...
Hi Terry,
I dont believe in getting fancy. I just plant them right into a good quality potting soil and keep the soil moist not soggy. That usually does the trick.I just burry them deep enought to be coverd by the soil. However, I dont think even that is necessary as the ackee seeds will sprout just laying on the ground.
If those dont work I will send you some fresh ones in August, that is the time the ackee bears around here. This time i will make sure the lable is filled out big enough that even a blind person can read it.
Hi Terry,
I dont believe in getting fancy. I just plant them right into a good quality potting soil and keep the soil moist not soggy. That usually does the trick.I just burry them deep enought to be coverd by the soil. However, I dont think even that is necessary as the ackee seeds will sprout just laying on the ground.
If those dont work I will send you some fresh ones in August, that is the time the ackee bears around here. This time i will make sure the lable is filled out big enough that even a blind person can read it.
Orville
Saint Petersburg
6th March 2008 9:38am
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
6th March 2008 9:43am
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Juie
Vic
17th May 2008 10:10pm
#UserID: 0
Orville says...
Julie
Basically the ackee fruit is safe to eat when it opens naturally. The edible part is the cream colored meet in the middle. remove the seed and the pink membranes from the inside of the meat. The meat is safe to eat. If you need more information i can be contacted at information@ackee-tree.com
You might also find my website http://www.ackee-tree.com of interest.
Julie
Basically the ackee fruit is safe to eat when it opens naturally. The edible part is the cream colored meet in the middle. remove the seed and the pink membranes from the inside of the meat. The meat is safe to eat. If you need more information i can be contacted at information@ackee-tree.com
You might also find my website http://www.ackee-tree.com of interest.
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida
22nd May 2008 12:44pm
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Julie
VIC
22nd May 2008 2:34pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida
23rd May 2008 1:25am
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Anonymous
Brisbane
24th May 2008 3:10pm
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Kirsty
18th June 2008 1:47am
#UserID: 1063
Anonymous says...
Just thought i would throw this ackee up there to see if i can spark some debate in this forum. It seems to have died. Four peg ackees are usually very rare only got one of any of my trees last year. This year there seems to be quite a few. I wonder whats going on.
Just thought i would throw this ackee up there to see if i can spark some debate in this forum. It seems to have died. Four peg ackees are usually very rare only got one of any of my trees last year. This year there seems to be quite a few. I wonder whats going on.
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Anonymous
Saint Petersburg FL
27th August 2008 5:04am
#UserID: 268
Orville says...
Just thought i would throw this ackee up there to see if i can spark some debate in this forum. It seems to have died. Four peg ackees are usually very rare only got one of any of my trees last year. This year there seems to be quite a few. I wonder whats going on.
Just thought i would throw this ackee up there to see if i can spark some debate in this forum. It seems to have died. Four peg ackees are usually very rare only got one of any of my trees last year. This year there seems to be quite a few. I wonder whats going on.
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Orville
Saint Petersburg FL
27th August 2008 5:04am
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Carol
Hillarys WA
30th August 2008 4:55pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida USA
11th September 2008 10:04am
#UserID: 268
Anne says...
I have a couple of tins which I have brought back from Jamaica, and will be having some this evening ackee and salt fish that is... How wicked of me to tease.
I had a problem in finding salt fish, but managed to find some after driving around Brisbane for 3 hours!! I bought it from an importer, I also asked him if he could order some Ackee (tin). He asked for me to bring in the label and he will order the Ackee.
I have heard that the ackee tree is growing in Cains, but I have been searching the net, but have been unable to find. I would love to get my own ackee tree! Remember here in Australia they have another name for the Ackee tree.
I have a couple of tins which I have brought back from Jamaica, and will be having some this evening ackee and salt fish that is... How wicked of me to tease.
I had a problem in finding salt fish, but managed to find some after driving around Brisbane for 3 hours!! I bought it from an importer, I also asked him if he could order some Ackee (tin). He asked for me to bring in the label and he will order the Ackee.
I have heard that the ackee tree is growing in Cains, but I have been searching the net, but have been unable to find. I would love to get my own ackee tree! Remember here in Australia they have another name for the Ackee tree.
Anne
Brisbane
13th September 2008 3:30pm
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Terry
Sydney
20th September 2008 10:53am
#UserID: 1390
carol
29th September 2008 9:26am
#UserID: 0
Mike says...
Hello Anne,
I have found Ackee & Saltfish in Australia and also Plantain and Breadfruit in Brisbane. I would also like to know where you found the saltfish in Bribane. I would like to exchange similar info with you.
A lady in Sydney (web page link below) can send these and other products as she has with me. http://users.bigpond.net.au/ackee/
Hello Anne,
I have found Ackee & Saltfish in Australia and also Plantain and Breadfruit in Brisbane. I would also like to know where you found the saltfish in Bribane. I would like to exchange similar info with you.
A lady in Sydney (web page link below) can send these and other products as she has with me. http://users.bigpond.net.au/ackee/
Mike
Brisbane
6th October 2008 1:20pm
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Anonymous
2nd November 2008 2:52pm
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Anne
Brisbane
2nd November 2008 2:54pm
#UserID: 0
Mike
Brisbane
4th December 2008 8:35pm
#UserID: 1478
Anne
Brisbane
6th December 2008 8:32am
#UserID: 0
Anne
6th December 2008 8:38am
#UserID: 0
Anne
6th December 2008 8:43am
#UserID: 0
Anne
Brisbane
6th December 2008 11:30am
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Shona
23rd December 2008 2:29pm
#UserID: 0
Anne says...
Hi Mike,
Just got back from Cairns, had a fab time. Someone mentioned on here about an ackee tree in a car park, well I drove around where they said and didn't find a thing. However, on the day we were leaving I found an ackee tree, which had ackee, but they were not open except for one!! So I ended up with one peg of ackee.. lol, but at least I have a seed! I also bought ackee, sour sop, breadfruit trees. I also managed to see a breadfruit tree. Just got off the phone to my grandmother in Jamaica, telling her about the trees, she knows how I love my ackee and saltfish. All I need know is my yam!
Not too sure if the breadfruit will fruit in Brisbane.
When planting the trees it's best to plant them North facing.
Do you know if you can buy breadfruit in Brisbane?
Trying to get a contact for someone to supply me with some ackee, will keep you posted.
Hi Mike,
Just got back from Cairns, had a fab time. Someone mentioned on here about an ackee tree in a car park, well I drove around where they said and didn't find a thing. However, on the day we were leaving I found an ackee tree, which had ackee, but they were not open except for one!! So I ended up with one peg of ackee.. lol, but at least I have a seed! I also bought ackee, sour sop, breadfruit trees. I also managed to see a breadfruit tree. Just got off the phone to my grandmother in Jamaica, telling her about the trees, she knows how I love my ackee and saltfish. All I need know is my yam!
Not too sure if the breadfruit will fruit in Brisbane.
When planting the trees it's best to plant them North facing.
Do you know if you can buy breadfruit in Brisbane?
Trying to get a contact for someone to supply me with some ackee, will keep you posted.
Anne
29th December 2008 8:22am
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Anne
29th December 2008 8:28am
#UserID: 0
Mike says...
Hi Anne and Shona,
First my apologies for the delays in replying. The place I have found plantain on a regular basis and Breadfruit on rare occasion about this time of year is "Fabulous Fruit" in the North Lakes Westfield The link with details is here: http://westfield.com.au/northlakes/ourstores/details/fabulous-fruit-18456.html
I think they told me that the Breadfruit comes in from Cairns and you have to check with them to see when it's in. I think it was last year or the year before that I got one.
Also Anne, I am of Jamaican Heritage but Was born in the UK although I reckon My patwa will pass for de Real Ting :-)
Also I have not found any Yellow Yam here In Australia but a good substitute for white Yam is Tarro which is available at most ethnic food stores (also at Fabulous Fruit) we use it when we cook Jamaican Beef Soup.
Happy New Year to you all.
Hi Anne and Shona,
First my apologies for the delays in replying. The place I have found plantain on a regular basis and Breadfruit on rare occasion about this time of year is "Fabulous Fruit" in the North Lakes Westfield The link with details is here: http://westfield.com.au/northlakes/ourstores/details/fabulous-fruit-18456.html
I think they told me that the Breadfruit comes in from Cairns and you have to check with them to see when it's in. I think it was last year or the year before that I got one.
Also Anne, I am of Jamaican Heritage but Was born in the UK although I reckon My patwa will pass for de Real Ting :-)
Also I have not found any Yellow Yam here In Australia but a good substitute for white Yam is Tarro which is available at most ethnic food stores (also at Fabulous Fruit) we use it when we cook Jamaican Beef Soup.
Happy New Year to you all.
Mike
Brisbane
1st January 2009 12:06am
#UserID: 1478
RolFlor a says...
PLANTAIN PHOTO :This is a photo of a Plantain growing in sydney.
ORVILLE(and Anne): "...4 peg akee" - do you mean a 4 pod/quad pod akee fruit?
SHONA : Are you looking for frozen breadfruit for cooking?
ANNE : Yeah,it is the pacific islanders stores ( or even Indian stores?) that have the frozen breadfruit.
ANNE : Banana plants are not trees.They are actually herbs,or just call them banana plants.
PLANTAIN PHOTO :This is a photo of a Plantain growing in sydney.
ORVILLE(and Anne): "...4 peg akee" - do you mean a 4 pod/quad pod akee fruit?
SHONA : Are you looking for frozen breadfruit for cooking?
ANNE : Yeah,it is the pacific islanders stores ( or even Indian stores?) that have the frozen breadfruit.
ANNE : Banana plants are not trees.They are actually herbs,or just call them banana plants.
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RolFlor a
' Westie' Sydney.
1st January 2009 2:11pm
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trikus
Tully
1st January 2009 6:27pm
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RolFlor a
' Westie' Sydney.
1st January 2009 7:07pm
#UserID: 316
Anne says...
Wow.. So many posts since the 29th Dec, things are looking up.
Mike thanks for sharing. I was also born in London, with one of my parent being Jamaican. Before I came to Australia I use to live in Kingston, I lived their for 4 years. Fi mi patwa nah so bad! Funny I was thinking once my ackee trees start to fruit (many years) it will be a sin to see the fruit spoil as I'm sure I won't be able to manage 3 trees! Maybe I will suppy someone..
RolFlor - In Jamaica what you are calling pod we call a peg. Never heard it being called anything else but ackee peg, but hey, have learnt something new and that Banana trees are not trees.
Happy new year to you all.
Wow.. So many posts since the 29th Dec, things are looking up.
Mike thanks for sharing. I was also born in London, with one of my parent being Jamaican. Before I came to Australia I use to live in Kingston, I lived their for 4 years. Fi mi patwa nah so bad! Funny I was thinking once my ackee trees start to fruit (many years) it will be a sin to see the fruit spoil as I'm sure I won't be able to manage 3 trees! Maybe I will suppy someone..
RolFlor - In Jamaica what you are calling pod we call a peg. Never heard it being called anything else but ackee peg, but hey, have learnt something new and that Banana trees are not trees.
Happy new year to you all.
Anne
Brisbane
2nd January 2009 7:53am
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Chira says...
To ANNE & TRAN :
Is this image link below of the correct Cairns carpark and Akee/Ackee/Chira trees?
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To ANNE & TRAN :
Is this image link below of the correct Cairns carpark and Akee/Ackee/Chira trees?
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Chira
Sydney
2nd January 2009 10:38am
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Chira
Sydney
2nd January 2009 10:42am
#UserID: 316
RolFlor a says...
Another Akee/Ackee daleysf.posting link :
http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/forum/ackee-in-australia/
Another Akee/Ackee daleysf.posting link :
http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/forum/ackee-in-australia/
RolFlor a
Latitude:33deg55'0"S
3rd January 2009 11:02am
#UserID: 316
Anne says...
Hi Chira,
The botanical name for Ackee is Blighia Sapida. When asking the nursery for the tree ask bythe botanical name.
Went to the location you showed, but no ackee tree. However I did find one in Marshall St, which is in Machan Beach. Go to the end of Marshall St and you will see a childrens Park, right opposite you will see an ackee tree. It had plenty of Ackee on it, wont be ready for another week or 2.
Hi Chira,
The botanical name for Ackee is Blighia Sapida. When asking the nursery for the tree ask bythe botanical name.
Went to the location you showed, but no ackee tree. However I did find one in Marshall St, which is in Machan Beach. Go to the end of Marshall St and you will see a childrens Park, right opposite you will see an ackee tree. It had plenty of Ackee on it, wont be ready for another week or 2.
Anne
3rd January 2009 12:15pm
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Anne says...
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=22+marshall+St,+cairns+qld&sll=-31.952162,146.25&sspn=178.269146,360&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.853957,145.75141&spn=0.00844,0.013733&z=16&g=22+marshall+St,+cairns+qld&iwloc=addr&layer=c&cbll=-16.853888,145.751339&panoid=Qxac-B6SyK5RSjf1NBllLQ&cbp=12,158.4236741876913,,1,1.2274575179854734
This is where you will find an ackee tree.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=22+marshall+St,+cairns+qld&sll=-31.952162,146.25&sspn=178.269146,360&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.853957,145.75141&spn=0.00844,0.013733&z=16&g=22+marshall+St,+cairns+qld&iwloc=addr&layer=c&cbll=-16.853888,145.751339&panoid=Qxac-B6SyK5RSjf1NBllLQ&cbp=12,158.4236741876913,,1,1.2274575179854734
This is where you will find an ackee tree.
Anne
3rd January 2009 12:25pm
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RolFlor a
Ovahere
3rd January 2009 1:12pm
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RolFlor a
Ovahere
3rd January 2009 1:32pm
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Anonymous
Brisbane
14th January 2009 10:21am
#UserID: 1859
Terry says...
Hi Anne and Mike
Below is a picture of one of my Ackees purchased from Limberlost, last winter really stopped it however now coming along fine. Also a picture of my Jamaican Scotch Bonnets. Growing them for my jerk sauce. I am not Jamaican (Aussie) however I have two close friends from UK with Jamaican parents here in Sydney. I visited JA last year and can't wait to go back. I have found fresh plaintain here
Jai's Island
180 Woodburn Rd
Berala, NSW 2141
(02) 9643 9252
Looks like we might have an Ackee co-operative happening in a few years??
I am trying to find the softdrink TING for my kids who loved it.
RESPECT.
Hi Anne and Mike
Below is a picture of one of my Ackees purchased from Limberlost, last winter really stopped it however now coming along fine. Also a picture of my Jamaican Scotch Bonnets. Growing them for my jerk sauce. I am not Jamaican (Aussie) however I have two close friends from UK with Jamaican parents here in Sydney. I visited JA last year and can't wait to go back. I have found fresh plaintain here
Jai's Island
180 Woodburn Rd
Berala, NSW 2141
(02) 9643 9252
Looks like we might have an Ackee co-operative happening in a few years??
I am trying to find the softdrink TING for my kids who loved it.
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Terry
Sydney
21st January 2009 1:32pm
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Kirsty says...
Hi Everyone,
Just went to Raggamuffin (Reggae Festival) Everyting Irie. We gonna have ackee and saltfish shortly. Just waiting for the fruit to ripe. My husband and I own Shi-Loh Jamaican Cafe 149 Scarborough St, Gold Coast Australia. 07 55284849. U ave de taest Jimmy's Ackee and saltfish
Hi Everyone,
Just went to Raggamuffin (Reggae Festival) Everyting Irie. We gonna have ackee and saltfish shortly. Just waiting for the fruit to ripe. My husband and I own Shi-Loh Jamaican Cafe 149 Scarborough St, Gold Coast Australia. 07 55284849. U ave de taest Jimmy's Ackee and saltfish
Kirsty
27th January 2009 1:39am
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Shona says...
Mike: Thanks for replying to my question. North Lakes is quite far from where I am, however next time I'm over that side of Brisbane I'll try there for the plantain and breadfruit.
RolFlor: I want to roast the breadfruit. I've never had frozen breadfruit before. Can you only get it frozen here in Australia? Is it as good as fresh breadfruit?
Kirsty: Do you have a menu for your cafe online or one that you could email me? I've been interested in going there for a while but I'd like to see what you have on the menu.
Mike: Thanks for replying to my question. North Lakes is quite far from where I am, however next time I'm over that side of Brisbane I'll try there for the plantain and breadfruit.
RolFlor: I want to roast the breadfruit. I've never had frozen breadfruit before. Can you only get it frozen here in Australia? Is it as good as fresh breadfruit?
Kirsty: Do you have a menu for your cafe online or one that you could email me? I've been interested in going there for a while but I'd like to see what you have on the menu.
Shona
27th January 2009 9:44pm
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Mike says...
Hi All, I'm back have been quiet for a while, but it's time to get a few replies in.
Anne No probs, when we share we all benefit when we keep evrything to ourselves we stagnate!! That said, I want to know who snapped up all of the Breadfriut that was at Northlakes 2 weeks ago?!!! :-)
Terry, Good to hear from you me Bredrin & Thnks for your info & reminding me of the JA Vibe.
Kirsty, Nice to hear from you too I spoke to Jimmy a while back I think he will remember, I'll pay y'all a visit soon.
Shona, Just remember that the Plantain is there anytime, but the Breadfruit is very rare there unfortunately.
Hi All, I'm back have been quiet for a while, but it's time to get a few replies in.
Anne No probs, when we share we all benefit when we keep evrything to ourselves we stagnate!! That said, I want to know who snapped up all of the Breadfriut that was at Northlakes 2 weeks ago?!!! :-)
Terry, Good to hear from you me Bredrin & Thnks for your info & reminding me of the JA Vibe.
Kirsty, Nice to hear from you too I spoke to Jimmy a while back I think he will remember, I'll pay y'all a visit soon.
Shona, Just remember that the Plantain is there anytime, but the Breadfruit is very rare there unfortunately.
Mike
Brisbane
4th February 2009 9:51pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg
20th February 2009 1:27am
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Terry
Sydney
27th February 2009 7:08pm
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Anne
Brisbane
20th March 2009 12:35pm
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Mike
Brisbane
23rd March 2009 11:26pm
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Orville
Saint Petersburg Fl
25th March 2009 2:06pm
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Terry
Sydney
31st March 2009 8:02pm
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adam
gold coast qld
5th April 2009 5:12pm
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Anne says...
Hi Mike,
I have now moved back to Kingston Jamaica.. have been here a week now. I was down on the gold coast just before I left, but didn't manage to pop in on Kirsty and Jimmy. I planted one of the ackee trees in the garden and the other 2 I gave to a Jamaican, who lives in Oxley, Brisbane.. He was the first one to tell me about ackee in Cairns.
Hi Mike,
I have now moved back to Kingston Jamaica.. have been here a week now. I was down on the gold coast just before I left, but didn't manage to pop in on Kirsty and Jimmy. I planted one of the ackee trees in the garden and the other 2 I gave to a Jamaican, who lives in Oxley, Brisbane.. He was the first one to tell me about ackee in Cairns.
Anne
Jamaica
8th April 2009 12:04pm
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saffron
sydney
8th April 2009 1:42pm
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Kirsty says...
Adam,
Hello, my husband and i own Shi-Loh Jamaican Cafe, Southport. We get plantain when available. They come from nth QLD, Fiji and New Guinea. Season badly affected by cyclone and floods in Australia. Please call us and we try help. Ackee also all fell off trees in stormy weather.
Kirsty and Jimmy
Adam,
Hello, my husband and i own Shi-Loh Jamaican Cafe, Southport. We get plantain when available. They come from nth QLD, Fiji and New Guinea. Season badly affected by cyclone and floods in Australia. Please call us and we try help. Ackee also all fell off trees in stormy weather.
Kirsty and Jimmy
Kirsty
Gold Coast
8th April 2009 2:27pm
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Kirsty
Gold Coast
8th April 2009 2:31pm
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Terry
Sydney
8th April 2009 7:59pm
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adam
surfers paradise
30th April 2009 8:21am
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janet
jamaica
23rd September 2009 8:31am
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shelly
nsw
25th September 2009 6:33pm
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Roxy
Sunshine Coast QLD
5th October 2009 8:21pm
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Peter
Sydney
5th October 2009 10:15pm
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Tropicdude says...
Was at the botanical garden here in the city of Santo Domingo, and took a couple of pictures of the Akee trees here, the are huge and full of pods. I even ate a couple. the vast majority of the locals have no idea what these are, those that do, call them "brains" I guess because of the white spongy part that you eat inside them, ( remember to only eat when they pop open by themselves and only eat the spongy white thingy above the seed ) the closest I could come to what they taste like, would be raw almonds, but with a spongy type texture. in picture 2 you can see how big these trees can get and how many pods they can have!!
Was at the botanical garden here in the city of Santo Domingo, and took a couple of pictures of the Akee trees here, the are huge and full of pods. I even ate a couple. the vast majority of the locals have no idea what these are, those that do, call them "brains" I guess because of the white spongy part that you eat inside them, ( remember to only eat when they pop open by themselves and only eat the spongy white thingy above the seed ) the closest I could come to what they taste like, would be raw almonds, but with a spongy type texture. in picture 2 you can see how big these trees can get and how many pods they can have!!
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Tropicdude
Dominican Republic
24th October 2009 4:06pm
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Jamalian Girl
Newcastle NSW
27th October 2009 3:00pm
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Sydney, NSW
18th November 2009 1:33pm
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Perth
18th November 2009 5:58pm
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Orville says...
Try this website they say they will ship any quantity.
http://www.buyackee.com/?gclid=CIOmzuPinJ4CFcgn2god1nN_mA
Try this website they say they will ship any quantity.
http://www.buyackee.com/?gclid=CIOmzuPinJ4CFcgn2god1nN_mA
Orville
Saint Petersburg Florida
22nd November 2009 6:02am
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Zimma
Sydney, NSW
2nd December 2009 10:21am
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Zimma
Sydney, NSW
2nd December 2009 11:00am
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Jamaica Fan says...
Hi everyone. I have just (luckily) stumbled upon this brilliant site - have spent a happy half hour reading all your comments. I've been to Jamaica twice ..... love it! .... need to go again!. I had three little ackee trees growing but someone (!!!) who was trusted to water them when I was away once failed to do so and they died. I was heartbroken. NEED MORE SEEDS OR TREES - am starting my hunt today!
Respect!
Hi everyone. I have just (luckily) stumbled upon this brilliant site - have spent a happy half hour reading all your comments. I've been to Jamaica twice ..... love it! .... need to go again!. I had three little ackee trees growing but someone (!!!) who was trusted to water them when I was away once failed to do so and they died. I was heartbroken. NEED MORE SEEDS OR TREES - am starting my hunt today!
Respect!
Jamaica Fan
Sydney
13th January 2010 7:25am
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Terry
Sydney
15th January 2010 11:42am
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Stan & Lou says...
Hi everyone, we have just found this site, quite amazing really because we have been desperately searching for the west indian foods, like ackee, saltfish, plaintain and jerk seasoning. Stan's parents are from Dominica and he was born in UK, now lives in northern NSW. I (Lou) am an aussie girl. He has been teaching me how to cook jamacian style - airee!! We found jerk seasoning in Coffs Harbour in the Palm Centre mall, spice shop. Really would love to get some tinned ackee and saltfish. Found some salt fish in Coffs too, but it was $32/ kg. Do you know if we can get it sent from UK?? Stan is keen to met up with some west indian poms and anyone who love ackee and saltfish, etc. He felt quite isolated from his family and culture when he came here 6 years ago.
Hi everyone, we have just found this site, quite amazing really because we have been desperately searching for the west indian foods, like ackee, saltfish, plaintain and jerk seasoning. Stan's parents are from Dominica and he was born in UK, now lives in northern NSW. I (Lou) am an aussie girl. He has been teaching me how to cook jamacian style - airee!! We found jerk seasoning in Coffs Harbour in the Palm Centre mall, spice shop. Really would love to get some tinned ackee and saltfish. Found some salt fish in Coffs too, but it was $32/ kg. Do you know if we can get it sent from UK?? Stan is keen to met up with some west indian poms and anyone who love ackee and saltfish, etc. He felt quite isolated from his family and culture when he came here 6 years ago.
Stan & Lou
Woolgoolga
22nd January 2010 3:32pm
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martin grant
20th March 2010 2:05am
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mimmi
20th March 2010 2:08am
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Glenn
Bilambil
20th March 2010 10:22am
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