Plant No. 056 Cas (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)
📍 Location
Quarter
Southwest
Sixteenth
House – Field
Location Details
South of Studio, next to Governer Plum tree
📄General Description
This Cas tree stands approximately 10 meters tall and is located on a slope south of the buildings, next to a Governor Plum tree. We don’t know whether it was planted intentionally or grew spontaneously. The slope beneath the tree was stabilized by the previous owner using plastic sacks filled with earth, but we have since removed the top layers. The area was also cluttered with garbage, which we have cleared.
In 2024, we harvested only about 1.5 kg of fruit due to other priorities. Now, in July 2025, we’ve been harvesting regularly for several days and enjoy the delicious juice. The tree is frequently visited by birds, although they tend to prefer the nearby Governor Plum. After the fruiting period, we plan to trim the tree lightly and consider further care measures.
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🧬 Variety
The specific variety is unknown
🩺 Health Status
General Condition
The tree appears healthy and productive, currently bearing fruit without signs of disease or structural damage
Pests and diseases
None observed at this point
🌱✚ Care Plan
Immediate Actions
After the current fruiting phase, we plan to prune a few dry or senescent branches as well as some of the overly vertical shoots to improve structure and airflow. During harvest season, we keep the ground cover and grasses beneath the tree trimmed very short, to allow easier collection of fallen fruits. The slope below the tree is still reinforced with plastic sacks filled with earth, which were placed there by the previous owner. We aim to gradually remove these and replace them with more ecological erosion control methods
Regular Tasks
We plan to apply mulch and Bokashi in moderate amounts starting from August 2025, as our compost system becomes productive. A fermented Achiote extract will also be tested in small quantities as a foliar or soil stimulant. Regular observation of slope stability and surrounding soil structure is ongoing, especially given the planned removal of the plastic sacks. Alternative stabilization strategies are being evaluated for this area, including contour planting and the introduction of deep-rooted perennial groundcovers
🔁 Replanting Option
This tree could serve as a source for future propagation. While we haven’t started any seedlings yet, we are open to planting one more Cas tree. The idea will be revisited after the fruiting season. Any future propagation would ideally use seeds from well-developed fruits harvested this year.
🧺👥 Harvest Group
R3 – Fruiting or sensitive: The tree is currently in fruiting phase and assigned to Group R3. As of July 2025, we’ve harvested approximately 1.5 kg of fruit, with more expected in the coming days. The fruit is mainly used for fresh juice, which we currently sweeten with a spoonful of store-bought agave syrup. In the future, we plan to grow our own sugar source — most likely sugarcane, which should thrive in our conditions and fits our goal of producing nearly everything ourselves. While we have some agaves on site, they require many years to mature and are seen more as a long-term project.
🔍 Observations
The tree is visited frequently by birds and occasionally by Panamanian White-faced Capuchin monkeys, especially when they are making their way to the nearby Governor Plum tree. These interactions highlight its role as part of the local wildlife corridor.
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