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To: Iowa Granny
The Popcorn tree will produce seeds long before that 12-15 years span. And they can be used immediately.

But, in the case of these trees in Australia (tropical part) you can harvest the sap like maple syrup, not wait for seeds. Thus you would be making fuel while waiting for good hybrid seed production...............

18 posted on 11/01/2006 11:29:46 AM PST by Red Badger (ECCLESIASTES 10 The heart of the wise inclines to the RIGHT, but the heart of the fool to the LEFT.)
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To: Red Badger; Iowa Granny

If you're testing for YIELD after three years, you must be getting something, though obviously not what you'd get from a mature tree. So, pick out the worst half of the trees, drain them dry then cut them down. If the "diesel" thickens beyond use as fuel, it appears to have some health benefits. I wonder if the lumber's any good.


20 posted on 11/01/2006 11:38:54 AM PST by nina0113
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