Breadfruit Tree Update.

Remember those small trees carried in a horizontally held carry-on from Michigan back in August? Baby plants

The trees continue to grow well and some have already been divided into a second tree already! Yeah. Three of the original trees died from dehydration during travel therefore a 98% survival rate.

The baby plants that contained branches when brought to Haiti were intentionally potted deeper so the soil covered the base of the branches.


Now, less than three months later, you can see that both branches grew roots which allows them to be separated into new trees.

This process can be repeated every few months for exponential multiplication.  By cutting off the growing point and removing the biggest leaves Cory can force the small trees to make more branches.  Roughly half of the trees will be allowed to grow normally while the rest will be used for propagation. By propagating the trees in Haiti the shipping fee and initial purchase price can be saved.

Today I'm thankful to live in the tropics. While hanging our clothes out to dry my eyes noted the green mountains and trees surrounding me. A gentile breeze will dry the clothes while the 84 degree temperature feels great. Sunshine brightens the day-not harshly but just right.

Praise-Dad doing well. Beth completed her 4th chemo treatment yesterday.

Prayer-Todd, my brother with an gout attack.
 LaGonave's Compound manager's 6 year old daughter died this week.