John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com visits Lara Farms, a hidden gem in South Florida that’s home to over 100 cultivars of tropical fruit trees, including some of the most unique and delicious mango varieties in the United States. In this immersive episode, John explores the expansive farm with Julian Lara, uncovering the secrets behind their expertly grafted trees and flavor-packed fruit. In this episode, you’ll tour Lara Farms’ diverse collection of rare fruit trees—from grafted mangoes and Mamey Americana to the wild-tasting Gummy Worm fruit and Yellow Muntinga. Viewers will learn why Lara Farms is a top destination for mango lovers, home growers, and rare fruit enthusiasts across the country. Julian explains how he’s able to ship delicate tropical trees and mangoes nationwide with great care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Julian shares practical tips on choosing the right tree size for home growing, the benefits of different rootstocks, and how multi-grafted trees can maximize fruit production in small spaces. You’ll also discover which mangoes taste best green vs. ripe and why some varieties—like the Pickering, PSM, and ST Maui—stand out for both flavor and container growing. Watch until the end for a full interview with Julian Lara, where he shares his top 3 mangoes, thoughts on the nursery business, and how you can bring home a piece of this tropical paradise. Jump to the Following Parts of this Episode 00:00 Episode Starts 00:50 How to Get Mango Trees Shipped Direct to Your Door 02:25 Can a 25-Gallon Pot Really Hold This Many Mangoes? 04:20 The Cheapest Fruit Trees You Can Buy — Seriously 06:05 Why 3-Gallon Trees Are the Smart Buy Online 06:48 Is the 7-Gallon Tree Worth the Higher Price? 08:06 Meet the Gummy Worm Fruit Tree (Yes, It’s Real) 09:07 Harvesting the Wildest Fruit You’ve Never Heard Of 09:30 First Bite: What Gummy Worm Fruit Tastes Like 11:45 My All-Time Favorite Fruit Tree — Revealed 12:10 Discover the Yellow Muntinga — The Jamaican Cherry 13:20 Tasting the Yellow Muntinga: Sweet or Hype? 15:10 A Walk Through the Hidden Orchard at Lara Farm 15:40 How This Farm Started Back in the 1980s 16:00 Mamey Americana: A Bold, Tropical Fruit 16:55 Ripe Off the Tree: The Perfect Mamey Americana 17:35 Tesoro Mamey: A Rare Freestone Variety 17:55 Tasting Tesoro Mamey — Worth the Hype? 20:45 Mango Orchard Tour: Picking the Ripest Fruit to Ship 22:30 The PSM Mango: My Favorite — Green or Ripe 23:55 Crunch Time: Tasting the PSM Mango Green 26:05 Ripe PSM Mango Taste Test — Indochinese Variety 27:35 Tasting the Guava Mango — Unlike Any Other 31:22 Zill Late Mango Taste Test — Classic Lovers, Take Note 34:50 Tasting BKM Mango — Another Indochinese Gem 38:05 Raposa Mango Taste Test — Timeless Classic Flavor 40:15 Best Mango to Grow Indoors? Meet the Pickering Dwarf 41:02 Tasting the Pickering Mango — Surprisingly Smooth 43:33 ST Maui Mango: A Bold and Unique Flavor 46:05 Kailash Shares His Honest Thoughts on Lara Mangoes 48:10 Tasting the Perfectly Ripe Guava Mango — Again 50:50 How Lara Farm Ships Mangoes Without a Scratch 51:45 Real Talk: How Much Do These Mangoes and Shipping Cost? 52:50 Face to Face with Julian Lara — The Man Behind the Farm 53:30 What Are the Most Popular Fruit Trees People Buy? 55:00 Can You Actually Buy the Mango Trees You Saw Today? 56:30 Why Lara Farm Grows Over 100 Mango Cultivars 57:45 Does Rootstock Really Affect Mango Quality? 59:10 Can You Get Multi-Grafted Mango Trees? 59:33 Julian’s Top 3 Favorite Mangoes — Revealed 1:01:20 Where Lara Farm Ships Fruit Trees in the USA 1:01:45 How Much is Shipping? (Spoiler: It’s Affordable) 1:04:20 Why Lara Farm Beats Other Nurseries — No Contest 1:07:45 How to Contact Lara Farm with Questions Referenced & Related Episodes Lara Farms- How they Ship You the Best Tropical Fruit Trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDc3AIXhkQg Into Tropical Fruit? Check out Fruitful trees youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@FruitfulTrees Subscribe to GROWINGYOURGREENS for more videos like this: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=growingyourgreens YouTube demonetized my channel, but I am not stopping. Show your support at https://www.patreon.com/growingyourgreens Follow John on Instagram: http://instagram.com/growingyourgreens Watch all my videos at: https://www.youtube.com/user/growingyourgreens/videos Contact Julian at 305-253-2750 tell them John from GrowingYourGreens Sent you! Buy their rare tropical fruit trees at: https://www.larafarmsmiami.com Lara Farms Facebook https://www.facebook.com/larafarmsnursery/ Lara Farms Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larafarms/?hl=en