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kcdave01
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Posted: Sat Sep 8th, 2007 07:12 pm |
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We would like to grow this plant in kentucky on a massive scale. Any suggestion on this aspect would be greatly appreciated.
Shanna Stivers.
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usao
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Posted: Mon Nov 5th, 2007 07:30 pm |
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Im no expert, just getting started myself. However, I understand that Jatropha is not frost tolerant, in that if you get any frost at all during the year it will kill the plant. I have heard that Florida has some plantations, and im trying to see what's involved in starting one in southern california where I have 40 acres available, but so-far all I have grown is potted Jatropha. I have noted that Jatropha cannot survive the Phoenix Arizona winters though, and I imagine that Kentucky is a bit cooler than Phoenix.
If anyone is interested in working with me or providing advice and experience for my SoCal experiment, I would be more than happy to hear back from you.
Ron
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sree_oradba
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Posted: Tue Nov 6th, 2007 11:18 am |
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I have been looking for information on Jatropha in USA. Haven't found much information on the web.
I saw some messages on another thread that there are plans to grow this in Florida and TX.
It would be nice if someone shares this information.
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usao
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Posted: Tue Nov 6th, 2007 02:16 pm |
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Well, from what I have found so-far, it appears as though most of the US is not in a climatic zone suitable to growing Jatropha. There are USDA Growing Zone maps on the web, and from what I understand, Jatropha grows best in zone 10 and 11. There are only a few areas in the US which are in those zones, Florida and some parts of CA. Notably, the locations in CA which would be best based on the growing zone maps are in expensive areas near SanDiego and LA.
I have ruled-out my Phoenix location due to known freezing which occurs in Jan/Feb. I have a 40 acre plot of desert in zone 10 in So Cal, which I would like to give a try. The difficulty has been in obtaining legal seed stock. The USDA has import restrictions and CA has quite a few rules as well. Im trying to figure out the process to get the seeds into CA legally so I won't have any issues with government.
Ron
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sree_oradba
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Posted: Tue Nov 6th, 2007 03:34 pm |
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Hi Ron,
Thanks for sharing.
Have you considered any native sources for biodiesel like switchgrass etc ?
Is Jatropha the only one gives the best yield ? any metrics on what source would give best yield ?
thanks,
Sree
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bobparsons
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Posted: Sun Jan 20th, 2008 08:13 pm |
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we might beable to help you. We are growing a large Jatropha Plantation in North America. Please email me at ameramexca@yahoo.ca. Thanks
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ameramex
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Posted: Tue Apr 8th, 2008 11:38 pm |
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usao wrote: Im no expert, just getting started myself. However, I understand that Jatropha is not frost tolerant, in that if you get any frost at all during the year it will kill the plant. I have heard that Florida has some plantations, and im trying to see what's involved in starting one in southern california where I have 40 acres available, but so-far all I have grown is potted Jatropha. I have noted that Jatropha cannot survive the Phoenix Arizona winters though, and I imagine that Kentucky is a bit cooler than Phoenix.
If anyone is interested in working with me or providing advice and experience for my SoCal experiment, I would be more than happy to hear back from you.
Ron
Amera Mex is planting 30,000 acres of Jatropha in Mexico with plans to expand our plantations and operations globally. We are developing and pioneering concentrated planting methods and plan on investing $250,000,000.00 in plantation development and on-site refineries for Jatropha Oil and its byproducts. We will be adding transportation and distribution networks globally around the world and are also interested in purchasing land in other areas of the world to develop Jatropha plantations.
Our project has attracted many inquiries for product and also investors worldwide. We would like to talk to potential partners regarding any possible joint ventures.
AGRICHAR
We are also taking orders for Jatropha Agrichar in bulk or bags. Agrichar increases corn growth by 880%! Call us for details and a quote. Amera Mex is setting up global distribution for edible Jatropha, Agrichar and cattle feeds.
For information, please contact me at the number below 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Thank you.
Email: b.parsons@ameramexinternational.com
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ameramex
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 02:51 pm |
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Amera Mex is planting 30,000 acres of Jatropha in Mexico with plans to expand our plantations and operations globally. We are developing and pioneering concentrated planting methods and plan on investing $250,000,000.00 in plantation development and on-site refineries for Jatropha Oil and its byproducts. We will be adding transportation and distribution networks globally and are also interested in purchasing land in other areas of the world to develop Jatropha plantations.
Our project has attracted many inquiries for product and also investors worldwide. We would like to talk to potential partners regarding any possible joint ventures.
AGRICHAR (Fertilizer)
We also distribute Agrichar. In tests, Agrichar increases corn growth by 880%! We will send you video showing test/results. Call us for details and a quote. Amera Mex is also setting up global distribution for NON TOXIC Jatropha and cattle feeds.
For information, please contact me at the number below 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST or email me to the address below and tell us about your company. Thank you.
Amera Mex International Inc.
Bob Parsons
(905) 272-2667
Website: http://www.ameramexinternational.com
Email: b.parsons@ameramexinternational.com
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ameramex
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Posted: Sun Apr 27th, 2008 02:53 pm |
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Dear Sirs.
Would you please call me regarding your inquiry for Jatropha.
Amera Mex International Inc.
Bob Parsons
(905) 272-2667
Website: http://www.ameramexinternational.com
Email: b.parsons@ameramexinternational.com
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