Amay (Agonandra excelsa) — (ultra-rare, new)

Description

Why grow it

• Ultra-rare edible scarcely offered outside its native range.

• Flavor: bright citrus—often described as lime-orange with a touch of kiwi.

• Compact, semi-deciduous tree; suitable for warm-temperate/subtropical gardens or greenhouse culture.

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Fruit & plant at a glance

• Fruit: globose drupes ~2–3 cm Ø; ripen green → yellow/orange.

• Climate: best in USDA 10–11; can be trialed in 9b with frost protection.

• Habit: typically 4–12 m in habitat; slower growth under cultivation. tropical.theferns.info

What you are buying

• Fresh seeds, moist-packed in vermiculite to protect viability during transit (recalcitrant species—see note below).

• Batch size: [insert qty].

• Pack size: 1 seed per pack (choose multiples).

Recalcitrant seeds — sow on arrival. Amay seeds lose viability in <3 months; do not dry or refrigerate long-term. This is why we release only small, time-limited batches. colecionandofrutas.com.br

Germination (tested protocol)

1. Rinse, then soak 12–18 h in clean, oxygenated water.

2. Very light scarification of the hard endocarp (a few rubs with fine sandpaper).

3. Sow 1–1.5 cm deep in an airy mix (e.g., 70% peat/coco + 30% perlite/rice-hull compost).

4. Keep at 24–28 °C, bright shade, evenly moist (never waterlogged); strong airflow.

5. Expect emergence in ~30–60 days depending on temperature. colecionandofrutas.com.br

Shipping & terms

• Ships from USA: tracked shipping USD 10 (domestic).

• International: tracked shipping USD 30 (buyer responsible for import rules).