Growing Guides
How to grow every seed and plant we sell
Clear, beginner-friendly instructions: preparation, soil, depth, watering, temperature, humidity, light, germination, transplanting, troubleshooting and long-term care.
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Llantén | Plantago major Broadleaf Plantain Growing Guide
A practical grower's guide to Plantago major from seed: handling very small seed, surface sowing, moisture management, seedling and rosette development, thinning, transplanting, containers, seed spikes, seed collection, self-seeding control and troubleshooting.
First results: Seedlings often appear roughly 1–3 weeks after sowing, depending on warmth, light and moisture
Plant guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Guamá | Inga laurina (Inga fagifolia) Growing Guide
Species-specific care guide for a young guamá (Inga laurina, historically Inga fagifolia) live plant: identification, the Inga fagifolia name, guamá in Puerto Rico's coffee landscape, compound leaves and extrafloral glands, flowers and pods, arrival and the first 7 days, light acclimation, watering, drainage, soil, containers, transplanting, nutrition, pruning, long-term establishment, cold-climate container culture, honest nitrogen-fixation context, troubleshooting and common mistakes.
First results: New growth typically appears once the plant settles in after shipping
Seed guide · Beginner
Inga spectabilis Growing Guide — Seeds, Live Plants and Long-Term Care
How to germinate fresh Inga spectabilis seed, receive a young Guamá / Guaba Machete live plant, and guide this tropical tree through establishment and long-term growth.
First results: Often around 1–2 weeks with fresh seed
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Inga vera from Germinated Seed | Complete Guaba Growing Guide
A species-specific guide to Inga vera (Guaba): recalcitrant seed biology, handling a germinated radicle, planting depth and orientation, moisture versus waterlogging, container progression, long-term tree development and the species' role in Puerto Rican coffee agroforestry.
First results: Root establishment first; shoot growth follows within weeks under warm conditions
Plant guide · Intermediate
Annona reticulata Care Guide — Custard Apple / Bullock's Heart / Corazón Live Plant
How to care for a young Annona reticulata live plant after shipping: unpacking, the first 24–48 hours, light acclimation, watering, soil, repotting, fertilization, cold protection and long-term growing.
First results: New growth typically becomes visible as the plant settles in
Plant guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Annona muricata (Guanábana / Soursop)
Complete care guide for a young Annona muricata (guanábana / soursop / graviola) live plant: arrival, the first 7 days, light acclimation, watering, soil, containers, repotting, temperature, cold protection, fertilization, pruning and long-term growing.
First results: New growth typically becomes visible as the plant settles in
Plant guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Chrysophyllum cainito (Caimito / Star Apple)
Two-pathway guide to Chrysophyllum cainito (caimito / star apple): sowing fresh seed and establishing seedlings, plus arrival care and long-term cultivation for a young live plant.
First results: New growth typically becomes visible as the plant settles in
Seed guide · Beginner
Coffea arabica Growing Guide — Seeds, Young Plants and Long-Term Care
How to establish Coffea arabica from germinated seed or a young live plant: arrival care, planting, light acclimation, watering, container progression, pruning, flowering and long-term coffee-tree care for red-fruited and yellow-fruited Puerto Rico source plants.
First results: Seedlings usually emerge within about 1–4 weeks of planting
Plant guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Artocarpus camansi (Pana de Pepitas / Breadnut)
Complete Artocarpus camansi guide for fresh seed and young live plants: prompt sowing, arrival and acclimation, light, moisture, drainage, repotting, outdoor establishment, long-term space, fruit development, cooked-seed traditions and the distinction from Artocarpus altilis.
First results: New growth typically becomes visible as the plant settles in
Seed guide · Intermediate
Theobroma cacao Growing Guide — Germinated Seeds and Live Plants
How to plant germinated Yellow Cacao seeds, receive a young Theobroma cacao plant, and manage shade, moisture, containers, tropical establishment, flowering and pods.
First results: Shoots usually appear within a few weeks of planting under warm conditions
Seed guide · Intermediate
Red Cacao Growing Guide — Germinated Seeds and Live Plants
How to plant germinated Red Cacao seeds, receive a young Theobroma cacao plant, and manage shade, moisture, containers, tropical establishment, flowering and pods without unsupported cultivar claims.
First results: Shoots usually appear within a few weeks of planting under warm conditions
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Puerto Rican Ají Dulce (Capsicum chinense) from Seed
A complete Ají Dulce growing guide: sowing depth, germination, seedling care, transplanting, sun, soil, watering, container growing, harvesting and kitchen use of Puerto Rico's classic seasoning pepper.
First results: Germination often about 10–14 days in warm conditions
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Ají Chino de Puerto Rico (Capsicum sp.) from Seed
A complete Ají Chino growing guide: sowing depth, germination environment, seedling care, transplanting, spacing, feeding, container growing, flowering, harvesting and common problems for Puerto Rico's elongated, pointed seasoning pepper.
First results: Germination often about 10–14 days in warm conditions
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Biribá – Annona mucosa / Rollinia mucosa Growing Guide
A species-specific guide for starting Biribá (Annona mucosa Jacq., syn. Rollinia mucosa (Jacq.) Baill.) from fresh seed or acclimating a young live plant, followed by practical container, tropical, cold-protection and mature-tree care.
First results: Germination is often slow and uneven — commonly several weeks under warm, moist conditions
Plant guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Quenepa (Melicoccus bijugatus) – Complete Mamoncillo Growing Guide
Two-pathway Melicoccus bijugatus guide: sowing fresh quenepa or mamoncillo seed through seedling establishment, plus arrival care and long-term cultivation for a young live plant.
First results: New growth typically appears once the plant settles in after shipping
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Passiflora edulis from Seed — Yellow and Red/Purple Passion Fruit
A complete Passiflora edulis growing guide for yellow and red/purple fruit sources: seed preparation, warmth, irregular germination, seedling care, trellis support, watering, pollination, container culture and troubleshooting.
First results: Germination is variable — commonly a few weeks in warm conditions
Seed guide · Beginner
Pink Guava Growing Guide — Seeds, Live Plants and Long-Term Care
A complete Psidium guajava guide for starting seed or receiving a young live plant: identification, acclimation, light, soil, watering, transplanting, containers, pruning, flowering, fruiting and natural variation.
First results: Germination varies with seed condition, warmth and moisture
Plant guide · Beginner
How to Grow Puerto Rico Pineapple Suckers | Ananas comosus Growing Guide
Species-specific guide to growing pineapple (Ananas comosus) from live suckers: sucker anatomy, arrival care, planting depth, drainage, rooting, light acclimation, watering, containers, temperature, nutrition, the pineapple growth cycle, flowering and fruit development, post-fruiting offshoots, troubleshooting and common mistakes.
First results: New growth from the center of the rosette once the sucker roots and settles in
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Pepino Angolo | Sicana odorifera Cassabanana Growing Guide
From seed to fragrant fruit: soaking and sowing Sicana odorifera, germination, seedlings, transplanting, building a trellis strong enough for this vigorous cucurbit, pollination, fruit development and mature-vine care.
First results: Seedlings often emerge in about 1–3 weeks in warm soil; timing varies
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Noni | Morinda citrifolia Growing Guide – Seeds & Live Plants
Two pathways for Morinda citrifolia: a live-plant pathway (arrival, acclimation, transplanting, establishment, mature care, fruiting) and a patient seed pathway: preparing hard, buoyant seed, slow and uneven germination, seedlings, transplanting, establishment in containers or ground, mature care, flowering and fruit development, with troubleshooting.
First results: Germination is slow and irregular—often several weeks to a few months
Plant guide · Beginner
How to Grow a Mulberry Rooted Cutting | Morus sp. Growing Guide
Care for a young rooted Mulberry cutting (Morus sp.): arrival, acclimation, watering, drainage, potting up, planting out, space, branching, pruning, long-term maintenance and troubleshooting—without species-specific claims the plant's identification can't support.
First results: New leaves often appear within a few weeks of settling in
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Papaya | Carica papaya Growing Guide from Seed or Live Plant
One guide for both starting points: germinating papaya seed or establishing a young live plant, then sun, drainage, feeding, papaya flower sex, pollination, fruit development and troubleshooting.
First results: Seeds often emerge in about 2–4 weeks in warm soil; timing varies
Plant guide · Beginner
How to Grow Pitanga | Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry) Growing Guide
From arrival to fruit: acclimating a young Eugenia uniflora, transplanting, establishment, branching and pruning, mature care, flowering, fruit development and troubleshooting.
First results: New growth usually resumes within a few weeks of arrival
Plant guide · Beginner
How to Grow Ketembilla | Dovyalis hebecarpa (Ceylon Gooseberry) Growing Guide
From arrival to fruit: the first week, sun acclimation, transplanting, container and in-ground culture, pruning a spiny shrub, male/female flowering, fruit development and troubleshooting.
First results: New growth usually resumes within a few weeks of arrival
Plant guide · Beginner
How to Grow Dragon Fruit from Cuttings | Selenicereus (Pitaya) Growing Guide
Rooting unrooted dragon fruit cuttings, then establishment, building a support, mature care, night flowering, pollination and fruit — with rot prevention throughout.
First results: Roots commonly form over several weeks in warm conditions; timing varies
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Cundeamor | Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Growing Guide
Seed soaking, sowing, germination, transplanting, trellis training, male and female flowers, pollination, harvest timing and vine management for bitter melon.
First results: Seeds often emerge within 1–3 weeks in warm soil; timing varies
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Lantana from Seed | Lantana camara (Carraquillo) Growing Guide
Growing Lantana camara from hard seed: soaking, shallow sowing, slow germination, seedlings, transplanting, establishment, pruning, flowering, mature care, responsible cultivation and troubleshooting.
First results: Germination is slow and irregular—often 1–2 months or longer
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Bejuco Uví | Cissus verticillata Growing Guide from Seed
Growing Cissus verticillata from seed: preparation, sowing, germination, seedlings, transplanting, building support, training the vine, mature care, flowering and fruiting, and troubleshooting.
First results: Seedlings often emerge over several weeks in warmth; timing varies
Plant guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Lemon Drop Mangosteen | Garcinia intermedia Growing Guide
Growing Garcinia intermedia (Lemon Drop Mangosteen / Mameyito): receiving a live plant, acclimation, light, watering, soil, container culture, transplanting, mature growth, flowering, fruit development and troubleshooting.
First results: Slow-growing; fruiting takes several years and is not guaranteed
Seed guide · Intermediate
How to Grow Recao (Culantro) from Seed | Eryngium foetidum Growing Guide
Growing Puerto Rico Recao (Eryngium foetidum) from seed: preparation, sowing, slow germination, tiny seedlings, transplanting, shade and light, watering, leaf harvest, flowering, mature plant management and troubleshooting.
First results: Germination is slow and uneven—often 2–5 weeks or longer
Seed guide · Beginner
How to Grow Puerto Rican Calabaza | Cucurbita moschata Growing Guide
Growing Puerto Rican calabaza (Cucurbita moschata) from seed: sowing, germination, seedlings, transplant or direct sowing, vine establishment, nutrition and watering, flowering, pollination, fruit set, development, harvest and troubleshooting.
First results: Seeds usually sprout in 5–10 days in warm soil