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Please help me to find the ackee tree, which is a fruit tree from the west indies. this fruit is also the national dish of jamaica.
look froward to hearing from you.
carol

Time: 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!

Time: 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

Time: 7th August 2007 9:05pm

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Orville says...
Try http://www.Ackee-tree.com
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Time: 27th August 2007 7:16pm

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Time: 27th August 2007 7:31pm

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Orville says...
Here is another Unlike the link above we have many in stock.
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Time: 27th August 2007 7:33pm

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carol maher says...
Hello Orville

I noted that you are from Saint Petersburg,where is that?

Time: 3rd September 2007 10:02pm

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Orville says...
Hi Carol Saint Petersburg is in Central Florida

Time: 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.
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Time: 22nd February 2008 3:12am

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John says...
I doudt that you can get the seedsinto Australia. Thats just not on according to customs. There available here anyway. Ps i like to no more about this tree. Is it fruit or veg. Its obviously Jamacian in heritage. Please tell me more as it looks great.

Time: 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.
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Time: 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.

Time: 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.

Time: 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.

Time: 29th February 2008 1:21pm

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aNON says...
www.aqis.gov.au/icon

do an icon search and find out the rules for yourself, it's easy!

Time: 29th February 2008 1:40pm

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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 !!

Time: 29th February 2008 3:16pm

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Orville says...
If it will help I can send you a copy of the shipping lable.

Time: 29th February 2008 5:09pm

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What is a ICon

Time: 29th February 2008 5:38pm

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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

Time: 29th February 2008 7:20pm

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Orville says...
Hi Terry thanks for the information. This whole exercise has been a learning experience for me. I will look over the website. I don't know of any diseases carried by the Ackee. So as far as that goes you should be ok.
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Time: 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.

Time: 1st March 2008 8:15am

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Orville says...
Thanks tran. Thats good to know. I tried looking that nursary up on the net and couldnt find it. Actually i believe the owners of this forum also sells them.
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Time: 2nd March 2008 9:51am

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Orville says...
By the way. I could not find ackee under any spelling on ICON,.
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Time: 2nd March 2008 9:53am

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aNON says...
You don't put Ackee in, you put the boatanic name in.

I tried and it works fine.

Time: 4th March 2008 2:28pm

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John says...
Hay Trans, have you tried sousops andor have you grown them. They are my next project.

Time: 4th March 2008 2:47pm

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Orville says...
I tried that too Typed it into Icon Search Didn't work.
Hey John soursop is great. In Jamaica we eat it as a fruit and we also make a juice with it.

Time: 4th March 2008 4:26pm

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Orville says...
I might add it has been quite a few years since i have tasted soursop Juice. But it is definatly worth the effort

Time: 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

Time: 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

Time: 4th March 2008 9:14pm

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Orville says...
Hi Terry
I am not sure I was worried about that when i heard they were delayed in custims. Let me know what happens. They should germinate in about 10 weeks if anything is going to happen.

Time: 5th March 2008 1:20am

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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.

Time: 5th March 2008 8:11am

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Terry says...
Hey Orville, do you think it would help to soak the ackee seeds overnight before planting???? How deep to you plant them in seed raising mix?

Time: 5th March 2008 6:07pm

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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.

Time: 6th March 2008 9:38am

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Orville says...
In Ghana where the trees grow wild the people don't even bother planting them. Then just let nature take its course.

Time: 6th March 2008 9:43am

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Juie says...
I read some books saying that arkee fruits can be poison if you don't pick them at the right stage. Please tell me when to pick them and can I eat the white bit raw?

many thanks.

Time: 17th May 2008 10:10pm

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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.
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Julie says...
Many thanks Orville for your information.

Julie

Time: 22nd May 2008 2:34pm

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You are quite welcome Julie
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Time: 23rd May 2008 1:25am

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Anonymous says...
Does anyone know where you can buy canned ackee in Brisbane/Australia?

Time: 24th May 2008 3:10pm

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Kirsty says...
Ackee trees are growing in Nth QLD and if your lucky you can get some seedlings. I have 3 trees growing. They take years to bear fruit. We are a Jamaican family and love Ackee and Saltfish for breakfast. Pity it only happens when someone goes overseas.

Time: 18th June 2008 1:47am

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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.
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Time: 27th August 2008 5:04am

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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.
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Carol says...
Hello Kirsty

Would love to purchase one of your ackee trees. Do you still have any left?? I tell you there are a lot of customers waiting!!! Hope to hear from you.

Time: 30th August 2008 4:55pm

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Orville says...
Right now i have mostly small suckers. There are a few larger ones left. But they are going fast.
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Time: 11th September 2008 10:04am

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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.

Time: 13th September 2008 3:30pm

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Terry says...
I purchased 4 small ackee suckers from Limberlost Nurseries 113 Old Smithfield Road Freshwater, Cairns. 07 4055 1262. We had a freezing winter in Sydney however they are starting to sprout back. Its going to be a long wait before fruit !!!

Time: 20th September 2008 10:53am

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carol says...
Hello Anne, I use Bacallo which is the same dried salted fish. This can be bought at any good Itallian continental deli. Hopefully you have a deli close by!!

Time: 29th September 2008 9:26am

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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/

Time: 6th October 2008 1:20pm

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Hi Mike,

You can buy Saltfish in Woolloongabba, Balaclava St. There is a wholesale shop they import products and sell to the public.

They have the dried saltfish and also the wet.

Off to Cairns for x-mas so will be going to Old Smithfield Road for my ackee tree.

Time: 2nd November 2008 2:52pm

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Anne says...
Sorry Mike, forgot to use my name.

Anne

Time: 2nd November 2008 2:54pm

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Mike says...
Hi Anne, All,

I found saltfish at Centenary Seafoods which is next to the woolworths in Mount Ommaney shopping Centre they call it by the Itallian / Portugese name "bacalau". PS When you are in Cairns, look out for Breadfruit also I know they grow them up there.

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Anne says...
Thanks Mike, Mount Ommaney is nearer to me than the Gabba so will go there next time.

Are you also a Jamaican living in Brisbane?

Time: 6th December 2008 8:32am

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Anne says...
I planted 3 banana trees yesterday. Just two more weeks before we go to Cairns.. Will try and get some breadfruit. I think I have seen bread fruit in Asain stores or it could be the islanders!!

Time: 6th December 2008 8:38am

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Anne says...
Mike,

I checked out the link from Sydney, but there rather expensive. Think I'd rather grow my own stuff. Hope to be back in JA next year sometime.. Can't wait for some roast breadfruit with butter and saltfish. Only have one tin of ackee left.



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Anne says...
OK, just got off the phone from Limberlost nursery, told them about this forum. They sent me a price list of all their products. They also have soursop, lemon gras and breadfruit. All I need to know now is where can I buy some yam? If anyone out there knows, please post.

Thanks.

Time: 6th December 2008 11:30am

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Shona says...
Hi Mike,
Can you please tell me where you found plantain and breadfruit in Brisbane? I haven't found either anywhere.


Time: 23rd December 2008 2:29pm

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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.

Time: 29th December 2008 8:22am

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Anne says...
Hi Mike,

Still waiting on you to share the information on where to get the breadfruit in Brisbane, which you promised back in October...

All the best for 2009

Time: 29th December 2008 8:28am

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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.

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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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I think it is the cooking banana type of plantain that was desired .. Nackyard bananas has a few types , Bluggoe and Pisang Ceylon , I have both now , just have to wait about a year or so for fruit .
Plantains are still good eating if left to mature fully .

Time: 1st January 2009 6:27pm

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RolFlor a says...
ToTrikusFromTully : What do you mean by nackyard bananas?
Are ripe breadfruit also sweet and tasty when matured fully?
And how are the durian ,for taste,up your way?
Did you know that Pisang is thai ,and also maybe malaysian ,for banana?

Time: 1st January 2009 7:07pm

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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.

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Chira says...
ANNE : What other name is the Akee called in Australia?
Is the Akee/Ackee also called 'Chira' in Ghana?

Time: 2nd January 2009 10:30am

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Chira says...
http://maps.google.com/maps?cbp=12,107.6380624047905,,0,14.099411814146847&cbll=-16.920414,145.769198&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.920482,145.769252&spn=0,359.995966&z=17&panoid=0i2QlEdxo0lkoADpzKk0JA

Time: 2nd January 2009 10:42am

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RolFlor a says...
Another Akee/Ackee daleysf.posting link :
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/forum/ackee-in-australia/

Time: 3rd January 2009 11:02am

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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.

Time: 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.

Time: 3rd January 2009 12:25pm

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RolFlor a says...
Is this the Akee fruit?
Looks like a Jambu/Chompoo.
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Time: 3rd January 2009 1:12pm

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RolFlor a says...
AKEE fruit close-up photo.
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Time: 3rd January 2009 1:32pm

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Anonymous says...
Yes your picture is an Ackee tree... Do you have one?

I planted my Ackee seed about 10 days ago it is now stating to grow.

Time: 14th January 2009 10:21am

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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
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(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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Time: 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

Time: 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.


Time: 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.





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Orville says...
Hi Terry nice size tree looks like you did everything right in planting it. I presume when it gets bigger you plan to cut down all those palms. A ackee tree needs a minimum of 25 feet clearance on all sides. Its a big one.

Time: 20th February 2009 1:27am

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Terry says...
Hi Orville and thanks for the advice. How long does it normally take to grow an Ackee tree to fully mature anyway?

Time: 27th February 2009 7:08pm

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Anne says...
Hi Guys,

Haven't been on here for a while, but I wanted to let you know that I have decided to return back to JA.. I will pop on now and again to see how you are all going. Off to Dream world on Sautday, so I might pop in to see Jimmy and Kirsty.


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Mike says...
Hi Anne,

It sounds like you are going back to JA permanently!!! So what will you do with all your new trees? Also did you pop in and see Jimmy & Kirsty? I visited a few weeks back & had a chat with Jimmy. The forum has gone to sleep again !!

Time: 23rd March 2009 11:26pm

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Orville says...
Hi Terry

It takes about four or five years before you see the first few ackees. At Approximately seven years you should geta good crop.

Time: 25th March 2009 2:06pm

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Terry says...
This is a bit different...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AzkZF46thg


Time: 31st March 2009 8:02pm

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adam says...
Hi, Anyone know where i can get plantains on the gold coast anywhere...?

Time: 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.

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saffron says...
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

need ackee and saltfish in sydney!!!!

Time: 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

Time: 8th April 2009 2:27pm

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Kirsty says...
Terry,

I got plenty seeds Sth East Qld. Want some?

Time: 8th April 2009 2:31pm

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Terry says...
Hi Kirsty, cool thank you. That would be great!

Time: 8th April 2009 7:59pm

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adam says...
Thanks Kirsty, I will give you guys a call. Are these available on the gold coast ? I know i can get from Brisbane, but would avoid the drive if i could.Thx

Time: 30th April 2009 8:21am

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janet says...
ackee does not taste like scrmbled eggs, it looks like scrambled eggs. It is more delicious than egg.

Time: 23rd September 2009 8:31am

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shelly says...
can anyone tell me if they know of an online store or anything where i can purchse ackee or saltfish so i can make some real food please. I cant find anywhere here that sells it!!! its things like this that make me miss uk lol feel free to email me shellanddre@hotmail.com thanks

Time: 25th September 2009 6:33pm

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Roxy says...
New here been in Auss for a year now. Jamaican-Canadian (JA born). Does any one know where I can find Jerk Seasoning, ackee, West Indian Curry, preferrable in Brisbane area. I bought some oxtail from the local butcher today can't wait to eat it. Thanks for your help.

Time: 5th October 2009 8:21pm

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Peter says...
Terry

Can you spare any seeds of those Scotch Bonnets?

Time: 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!!
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Time: 24th October 2009 4:06pm

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Jamalian Girl says...
Wow I'm just surprised at how many Jamaicans are in Australia.....and we thought we were the only ones.

WE NEED JAMAICAN FOOD IN NEWCASTLE/SYDNEY(Ackee, breadfruit, saltfish, yam, plantin, green banana, scotch bonnet.....ANYTHING) Please help :)

Time: 27th October 2009 3:00pm

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Zimma says...
Does anyone know if it is possible to get canned ackee (without seeds)in by post from overseas? Does Australia post have a problem with this??

Time: 18th November 2009 1:33pm

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Jimmy says...
try www.aqis.gov.au it's them not Aussie post that runs quarantine !!

Time: 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

Time: 22nd November 2009 6:02am

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Zimma says...
Thx y'all, mommy posted me some tinned Ackee from England and it came through no problems (along with some jerk seasoning), as long as you also detail the scientific name (Blighia Sapida) it's nothing but cool runnings!!

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Zimma says...
Terry, are you selling any of those Scotch bonnet peppers? I am in Roselands

Time: 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!
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Terry says...
Hi Zimma and Peter, have not been on here for a long time. My Scotch Bonnets and Habenero are loaded with fruit and nearly ripe, happy to supply if you need them. email me blackmarvin1967@gmail.com


Time: 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.


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martin grant says...
u can find ackee to buy in st andrew there ackee are great.

Time: 20th March 2010 2:05am

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martin grant says...
u can find ackee to buy in st andrew there ackee are great.

Time: 20th March 2010 2:06am

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yes

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Yes definitely worth seeking out
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Daimian says...
Wow sooo this is where all the Jamaicans are hiding. We have opened a Jamaican restaurant on the gold coast that specializes in Jerk Chicken but we have a special night that we introduce other dishes like Curry Goat, Escoveitch Fish, Curry Veg and more dishes coming soon.

It has been going really well, we are converting alot of Australia's to Caribbean food. People are eating Festival and Rice n Peas instead of chips!

On top of all this we are now distributions of Jamaica Joe, Pickapeppa, Walkerswood and Busha Browne's sauces and condiments.

These are all available for sale on our website.

www.jamroc.com.au

If there is a demand we can also supply, salt fish, plantain, callaloo, cerasse and other Jamaican spices (pimento etc)

We are in the process of getting in canned ackee, scotch bonnets and grace curry powder.

If you are interested please check out the website http://www.jamroc.com.au or facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gold-Coast-Australia/JAMROC-Jamaican-Jerk-Chicken/254261083279

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Jen says...
Hi Orville,
I have a lovely ackee tree that my mom planted over 30 years ago and I got some of the most beautiful "yellow gold" ackees (as I call them!!), but now I find that the leaves are dropping at an alarming rate from since early this year (2010). There are some new leaves out, but that tree never shed so many leaves - and is still shedding! I can rake up a wheelbarrow full EVERY DAY - now that is not normal.
I have recently put some Begonias, Allamandas and Sage flowers around the roots to make a garden and because of the long drought we are having, I have to water every day.
Are the roots receiving too much water now? Is the tree too old now? (it bore a lot last year, as usual)Are the flowers harming the roots? Please help me as I just don't want to lose the tree - it's the only tree I have left that my mom planted as she passed away the year BEFORE it bore fruit, so you can see how special that tree is to me.
Thanks.


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Bruno says...
Hello!
I'm from Brazil and I got interested in this Ackee. I'd like to get some ackee seeds, but I couldn't find a place to buy it. Do you know how I could get some seeds?

Time: 11th April 2010 12:38pm

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Goat says...
its all good

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Jimmy says...
I'm from Jamaica and now call Melbourne home. We used to have a few ackee trees on our property in Jamaica. The plant grows readily from seed, is very quick growing and can bear fruit in 3 years in the right environment. Have been told that there are ackee trees growing in the Darwin botanical gardens, so that could be one source of seed. Not sure what variety it is thought. In terms of varieties, there are two: 'Butter' and 'Cheese'. They are named for the texture of the fruit

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BJ says...
There is a very young tree in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens, maybe you could ask them where they got that plant from?

Time: 8th May 2010 8:23am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
There is an African website which appears to have the seed for sale

www.okapigarden.com/pricelist.html

It is listed under Blighia sapida

Of course the akee is originally from Africa. They are also listed on the Aqis permitted list for import to Australia
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laisla says...
Ive lived in Cuba, just above Jamaica, and never saw this tree there!

Time: 26th May 2010 8:13pm

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laisla says...
Forgot to say..I am in Cairns. If anyone knows where they grow here, I could send the seed to those who wanted it.
Cheers

Time: 26th May 2010 8:19pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Apparently there is a tree at or near 22 Marshall St, Machlan's Beach (according to an earlier post). Is there any chance you could check it out? I'd be pleased if you could put me on your mailing list. Thanks

Time: 26th May 2010 9:35pm

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laisla says...
I dont have a car, so I wouldnt be able to check it out on the beach. Someone mentioned an Ackee tree in the CBD, a parking lot? I live in the CBD so if anyone can confirm the address I can check it out for sure...

Time: 30th May 2010 9:09am

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Laisla

There is a tree in the carpark at Mc cleod street Cairns near the Corner of Mulgrave road/florence Street, not far from Crazy Clark big store. I saw lots of fruits in December so I am not sure if there are some now. The tree is about 2.5 meter tall.
Good luck.



Time: 30th May 2010 1:23pm

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Laisla says...
Ok, that sounds good, about 10 mins walk from me (if that). So what do people want? Photos? Cuttings? Fruits?

Time: 30th May 2010 3:40pm

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laisla says...
Also Jujube, i did check it out but there are about 3 carparks there. Do you remember anything about the place where they ackee tree was that might help me?

Time: 30th May 2010 6:21pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Laisla,

The tree is in the carpark (in the middle of the road that divided the road into 2 lanes). I checked google and found it is opposite TNQ Rental/ Public accounting /City terraces place. I forgot to tell you that the Mccleod street where the arkee is located is between Minnie Street and Florence street.

Time: 30th May 2010 10:26pm

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Laisla says...
Hello people
yes I have found the tree! It isnt huge and looks like it is a bit of a spreader so has been pruned a bit..there are no fruits on the tree: (. I picked leaf; they feel quite leathery. Does anyone know if they can be grown from cuttings? And if they are fast growing?

Time: 31st May 2010 8:59pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Welldone Laisla!
Here is the link that may answer your questions
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs378

Good luck.

Time: 31st May 2010 9:39pm

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Rev says...
ive got a tree, in a pot
im in townsville

its never looked stressed
id really like to find somewhere to put it

i will approach the botanical garden and secure it a site.

what would be absolutely awesome is if someone can bring back a couple bags of seed from jamaica or both 'butter' and 'cheese'

AQIS are generally easy to deal with
(note; AQIS is NOT Customs)
occassionally you get a live one though and you have to politley contend the decision to take your seeds.
basically you makes surethey get lodged properly and not destroyed, and then you speak to someone senior officially when you get home

all times ive done this properly i have had my seeds returned

unfortunatley when ive shipped many seeds from O/s back here they arrive mouldy and so get rejected
the best best way is in handluggage safe and cosy and super quick

if theres special seeds you want from your homeland, you can speak to me at reville1@gmail.com and if its legal ill coach you in how to import properly
for just a tiny cut of the loot :D

Time: 21st June 2010 11:17pm

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Anne says...
I drove up and down that street for agees and never found it, but found one by the park, which I mentioned earlier and got a seed, which I planted over a year ago..

Time: 22nd June 2010 1:53pm

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auntyskitchen says...
if you live in Oz getting non-oz species in is nigh-on impossible. Don't forget they brought in sheep and they ruined the top soil. Then they brought in the cane toad and it is destroying a whole ecological system. They are wary of everything foreign!!!
PS just found this website - so exciting..

Time: 17th September 2010 10:56pm

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auntyskitchen says...
live in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Very hot and humid. Do you think Ackees would grow here? Do miss them so. Breadruit? Such a wonderful cheap food. Should have thought Cambodia would be perfect for growing.

Time: 17th September 2010 11:00pm

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auntyskitchen says...
Hi, you seem to be knowledgeable on the subject. How long does it take an ackee tree to mature to fruit stage? How long does it take a breadfruit tree?

Time: 17th September 2010 11:09pm

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auntyskitchen says...
and the best ice cream

Time: 17th September 2010 11:13pm

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auntyskitchen says...
oh man that's beatiful(the photo of ackee). I live in Cambodia. Can I get seeds? Do you think they would cope with humidity? Tried toms in Cooktown Queensland once.
They shot up, fruited and immediately contracted black spot from the humidity.

Time: 17th September 2010 11:18pm

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auntyskitchen says...
If you go back to JA don't forget to visit Mae's Pen. Just the best fried chicken, ric

Time: 17th September 2010 11:20pm

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auntyskitchen says...
surely the Chinese do salt fish

Time: 17th September 2010 11:33pm

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auntyskitchen says...
i suspect this old cantankerous tree does not like sharing his space!!

Time: 17th September 2010 11:39pm

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auntyskitchen says...
this website is upside down. the latest posts should be at the top not the bottom

Time: 18th September 2010 12:16am

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Jeff says...
I'd hate to be scrolling through 128 responses to see the latest post. I think it works great the way it is. Try the Cloudforest Cafe forum and you'll appreciate Daley's site even more.

Time: 18th September 2010 10:52am

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Wayne says...
Jeff, I've just scrolled down 136 posts to read yours, not that that bothers me

Time: 18th September 2010 2:41pm

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Julie says...
Wayne, unlesss you need to read them all, just hit 'control' + 'end' to take you straight to the last post. Someone on this site gave me the tip.

Time: 18th September 2010 7:30pm

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Jeff says...
Yeah Wayne, hit "control" + "end".

Time: 18th September 2010 7:41pm

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Wayne says...
Perhaps someone should have told auntyskitchen before I dumbed in, thanks guys

Time: 19th September 2010 8:03am

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auntyskitchen says...
I have never grown ackee but I find plants to be very much alike in make-up, like stray dogs. A malnourished dog, plant or seed will respond with such gratitude and love when encountering a little kindness and spring into a new lease of life. The health of the plants does vary, however. Whatever the seed, I line the compartments of a large ice tray with crushed, wet toilet paper, add seeds, cover with wet, crushed toilet paper and leave in warm, dark place. Keep paper moist at all times! Transfer to nice compost when good, sturdy sprouts occur. Sorry, preaching to the converted I know.

Time: 29th September 2010 5:36pm

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auntyskitchen says...
Jeff!!! That is exactly what I said. You are having to scroll all the way to the bottom to see the latest posts which should, and usually are, at the TOP. NOW LET THAT BE THE END OF THE MATTER.

Time: 29th September 2010 5:40pm

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auntyskitchen says...
Just one more gripe. Sorry. I thought that when I chose "reply" under someones comments, my reply would come under those coments as a sub-section (As in other chat sites). My comments above do not stand alone and read like goblygook. (No comments needed) I shall name the recipient in future.

Time: 29th September 2010 5:49pm

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katgold says...
Hi Everyone - have happily read through all your posts - I have followed a number of leads to obtaining some canned ackee in Australia. Only real lead was very expensive and in NSW. Anybody know if its available in QLD? My folks grew ackee in the NT and I had a few good yellow heart breadfruit growing before we left. My folks are Jamaican and live in QLD now too - so I'd love to get hold of some - it would be the best birthday present for either of them!!
Cheers

Time: 4th October 2010 9:44pm

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nivsan says...
hi, can someone give me a small bluggoe plant. i am happy to pay the price. we dont get it in sydney.


Time: 8th October 2010 3:01pm

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Jenn says...
HI Carol, I have an ackee tree in my yard(it is bearing quite a lot right now and the pods are just about opening). I just can't wait to feast on them with some breadfruit! There are also small plants and seeds nearby, but I don't know how you would be able to get them. The customs people are very strict about plants, etc.

Time: 12th October 2010 3:22am

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Mike says...
I used to get akees from a park in Mcoombe street near Moody Creek Cairns about 15 years ago and they were beauties.About a year or so ago I noticed it was still there only 4m high still and loaded and no one recognised it as a fruit tree.I don't know if it is still there.

Time: 14th June 2011 7:33pm

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Jennifer says...
Hi Coral I am Jamaican too trying to grow some ackee tree I got from an uncle of mine thats in ft Lauderdale. If they grow into trees you can surely have one for free.

Time: 10th July 2011 4:14am

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Jennifer says...
Hi Coral I am Jamaican too trying to grow some ackee tree I got from an uncle of mine thats in ft Lauderdale. If they grow into trees you can surely have one for free.

Time: 10th July 2011 4:14am

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Jennifer says...
Hi Coral I am Jamaican too trying to grow some ackee tree I got from an uncle of mine thats in ft Lauderdale. If they grow into trees you can surely have one for free.

Time: 10th July 2011 4:14am

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pina says...
i need akee seeds
where sell they?
send to me
kodae73@naver.com

Time: 5th September 2011 2:44am

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Gerry says...
Hi I would like to purchase some Ackee
seeds. I have tried so hard however I'am not able to get my hands on any here in the UK. Can anyone help. I would like to grow the ackee fruit I long to taste fresh Ackee. Please Help !!! Where can I buy some seeds.I am desperate to grow this wonderful fruit. You can email me direct at gerrysgold@yahoo.co.uk Thank you.

Time: 3rd October 2011 7:57pm

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Gerry says...
Hi Orvil and the world
I wonder if your able to help me with my request. Do you have any ackee seeds that I may have. Or would you know where I would be able to get hold of them? I Would love to try and grow the ackee here in the UK England. please get intouch on this forum or at gerrysgold@yahoo.co.uk


Time: 3rd October 2011 8:27pm

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Kaz says...
Did anyone ever figure out how to get an ackee tree in Australia. I've been living here for 30 years and in that time have never come across other jamaicans.

Time: 5th October 2011 1:10pm

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
http://www.okapigarden.com/pricelist.html

Time: 5th October 2011 10:41pm

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Tel says...
I purchased 4 small ackee suckers from Limberlost Nurseries 113 Old Smithfield Road Freshwater, Cairns. 07 4055 1262

Time: 10th October 2011 8:32pm

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Gerry says...
Hi pleased to know that you were able to purchase ackee suckers. Great news.
I am in England Europe. Where are you based, what country are you in? where is Cairns. I am looking for Ackee seeds.
would Limberlost Nurseries have any ackee seeds. Could you find out if they would post some out to me. I would cover the cost of corse. Thank you. regards gerry contact me at(gerrysgold@yahoo.co.uk)

Time: 19th October 2011 7:15am

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Gerry says...
Hi Orval
Do you still grow ackee trees. Are you still able to get seeds from your fruit.
I would like some ackees seeds. let me know I am in the UK.contact me at (gerrysgold@yahoo.co.uk) Thanks

Time: 19th October 2011 7:24am

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Gerry says...
Hi Jen

How is your Ackee tree? still growing strong.I would love to see a picture of it. I hope you can help, is it possbile to get some ackee seeds from you. That would mean alot to my granmother. I will cover the cost to post them to me. contact here or through email gerrysgold@yahoo.co.uk. Thank you regards gerry

Time: 19th October 2011 7:39am

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Anne says...
Hi Mike,

Guess I dont have to worry about Ackee anymore as I have returned back to Jamaica.. :)



Time: 20th October 2011 12:14pm

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Danny says...
I have an Ackee tree. It is a few years old. I believe I have approx 100 ackee on the tree now. About ready to pick! I can't wait.
Pictures - Click to enlarge

Picture: 1

Time: 21st October 2011 1:38am

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Tel says...
Hi Gerry, I am in Australia, my suckers died in Sydney so I reckon you would have no chance growing them in the UK.....unfortunately.


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Jenn says...
Hi there Pina, I can feel your pain when you want ackee so badly. I have seeds and also small plants, but I just don't know how I can get the seeds to you. Right now I have ackee keeping for xmas!! I love them with breadfruit or rice - even just with the saltfish alone!

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Jenn says...
Hi Gerry,when I saw this post previously, I e.mailed you @ ur other e.mail address and told u that I had collected some ackee seeds for you, but up to now, I have not heard from you.

Time: 4th December 2011 1:41am

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bright says...
i can get u as many as possible of the ackee apple.

Time: 17th July 2012 7:41pm

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JAMROC says...
If you want to make Ackee and Saltfish you can always use tin Ackee and it turns out great every time. We import Linstead Market which is considered as the best tin ackee available.

http://www.jamroc.com.au/linstead-market-ackee

Time: 11th March 2013 11:03am

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BagLady says...
I too am looking for a supplier in Oz for ackee. I live in Cambodia so they would grow here just fine. All I need is a seed supplier who will post abroad. Anyone know of such a place, I would be most grateful to hear.

Time: 29th March 2013 7:10pm

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nicg says...
Hi baglady, i have seeds to sell please leave email i will be in contact

Time: 30th March 2013 7:10pm

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Linton says...
Hi Nic

I've always wanted to grow Ackees but don't think they would be viable in Melbourne? I would be interested in some seeds but only if you think they could grow here.

Thanks!

Time: 31st March 2013 6:34pm

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DC says...
Hi nicg,

Do you still have seeds to sell?

Seems I'm not the only one who has been looking for a long time, though I may be the only one who didn't realise there were dedicated forums until now!

Time: 30th October 2013 1:42pm

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john doe says...
Any single jamaican girls here...? Mi look pon one jamaican nice woman :)

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JohnMc1 says...
I just deleted everything I was going to say.

Time: 8th July 2014 7:06am

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laurabell says...
in Darwin looking to buy an ackee tree or seed etc. have a breadfruit tree and plenty of plantain now need me ackee tree to complete my little ja garden. can anyone help, will pay for tree and postage

Time: 14th July 2014 10:26pm

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EmWantsAckee says...
hey there anyone know where i can get a ackee seedling or seeds in S.A Adelaide ??? thanks

Time: 12th September 2014 5:56pm

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hermes says...
Hi Laurabell,
I could get one gallon ackee trees or seeds. Let me know if you are still interested

Time: 6th October 2014 12:09pm

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laurabell says...
yes, im still very interested.
Where is your ackee tree or seeds coming from ?

cheers Laura

Time: 6th October 2014 9:56pm

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mango-jack says...
Ha gwan peeps, need breadfruit, and any provision, yellow yam, white yam, plantain, cassava. any help much appreciated. Much love
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Time: 31st October 2014 9:50pm

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mango-jack says...
Ha gwan peeps, need breadfruit, and any provision, yellow yam, white yam, plantain, cassava. any help much appreciated. Much love
Mango-jack

Time: 31st October 2014 9:50pm

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Anne 1 says...
Gosh, haven't been in here for years. Just got back from Cairns and visited the tree I had found many yeara ago, which the area looked so different with more trees including a second ackee tree.
This time I could see the ackee was just rotting on the tree.

Today I foumd out a shop in Loganholme sells tin ackee from Limsted! Not cheap at $25.

Also the limberlost in Cairns nolonger sells ackee trees.

For the first time I found Callaloo at Rustys market, its called Chinese spinach.

Hope this helps someone.

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Anne 1 says...
There are ackee trees in Australia, i have seen them.

Time: 20th December 2021 7:36am

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Hi Anne 1, yes I saw Ackee trees around Cairns many years ago, good to hear some still around.

Time: 27th December 2021 3:20pm

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