Planting a Life...
Fresh, healthy starters for container gardening and backyard systems
Tropical lychee tree producing sweet, fragrant fruit. A prized addition to Jamaican gardens—harvest in summer.
Beloved Jamaican Julie mango—small, sweet, fibre-free, and intensely aromatic. The island's favourite variety.
Massive tropical jackfruit tree—the largest tree-borne fruit. Sweet when ripe, versatile when young (vegan "pulled pork").
Citrus lime tree for drinks, cooking, and Jamaican cuisine. Year-round harvest of tangy, aromatic fruit.
Small, aromatic key limes—the true lime for pies, ceviche, and cocktails. More flavourful than regular limes.
Tropical wax apple (Java apple)—crisp, mildly sweet fruit with a distinctive bell shape. Refreshing in Jamaica's heat.
Tropical Otaheite apple (Malay apple)—rose-coloured fruit with crisp, juicy flesh. A Jamaican garden favourite.
Nesberry (nispero, sapodilla family)—sweet, brown-fleshed fruit with a unique flavour. Undemanding tropical tree.
Tropical guava tree—fast-growing, productive, and packed with vitamin C. Pink or white flesh, eaten fresh or juiced.
Dwarf Lacatan banana—sweet, creamy fruit on a compact plant. Ideal for smaller Jamaican yards.
Cooking plantain—starchy, versatile staple for fried plantain, porridge, and Jamaican dishes. Essential for the Caribbean kitchen.
Citrus orange tree for fresh juice and eating. Sweet, seedless varieties available. Year-round harvest in Jamaica.
Citrus lemon tree for drinks, cooking, and cleaning. Prolific producer—lemons year-round in Jamaica.
Fast-growing mulberry tree—sweet berries for eating fresh, jam, or attracting birds. Bears within 1–2 years.
Coconut sprouts ready for planting. The iconic Jamaican tree—provide water, nuts, and shade for generations.
