Bummer! I’ve been trying to do some research for you, but didn’t uncover anything new. You can never go wrong with a plant or if you’re determined to try to sow your own seed, I’d say wait until the spring and try again.

Overlodq, miracle fruit are pretty temperamental and only about 25% of them actually sprout. It sounds like you’re doing the right thing. It sounds like the amount of sun is OK and make sure to protect it from frost in case temperatures drop below 65F.

That’s awesome, Andrew! Keep me posted on your plants.

Taste Tripping – Salt and Vinegar Chips, Strawberries, Green Apples

If you missed last night’s event, don’t worry, The Berry Fairy is hosting another Flavor Tripping Party on Friday, July 31.  And, as a thank you to all you Austinites for such wonderful support, The Berry Fairy is offering a limited number of tickets at $10 off, [...]

Hi overlordq – It’s important to keep the plant moist, but be careful not to over water. Start by watering every other day and check the plant daily to see if the soil is still moist. If it’s too dry or too wet, then adjust your watering routine accordingly. Remember, miracle fruit [...]

It’s important to keep the plant moist, but be careful not to over water. Start by watering every other day and check the plant daily to see if the soil is still moist. If it’s too dry or too wet, then adjust your watering routine accordingly. Remember, miracle fruit like moist and [...]

What is a Flavor Tripping Party?

It’s a gathering where you consume a berry known as miracle fruit. The berry coats your tongue in such a way that foods taste differently. The miracle fruit has rewired your taste buds so that sour foods taste sweet. A lemon suddenly tastes like a lemon drop, goat cheese tastes [...]

Cleanse your palate with a tall glass of before putting the miracle fruit in your mouth.

Pop the berry in your mouth, scrape the pulp off the seed, and chew. The miracle fruit needs to coat your mouth and tongue in order to have an effect, so swirl it around, and hold it in your mouth [...]

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Goal Grow Your Very Own Miracle Fruit

The miracle fruit, or miracle berry, is a berry plant native to Ghana in west Africa. Once eaten, this small red berry makes sour foods like lemons, grapefruits, and limes taste sweet. Many who have tried the miracle fruit say a lemon tastes like a piece of lemon drop candy.  [...]

Step 1 List of Things You Need
Miracle fruit thrive in acidic soil with a pH balance of 4.5 or more, warm weather, and humid conditions.  If you have access to the last two items, then you are off to a great start.  We’ll help you get the first.
Here’s a list of things you need to [...]

 Step 2 Get Dirty

These seeds love acid and require rich, well-drained soil. We will use a mix of horticultural Perlite and peat moss as a bed for our miracle fruit seeds. The easiest way to make this mixture is to use a large container. Pour an equal amount of Perlite and peat moss into the [...]

Step 3 Starting the Seed

Scoop your Perlite/peat moss mixture into the small containers you are going to use for germination.  Moisten the soil with a little water, then GENTLY push the seeds into the dirt until it is barely visible.  If you choose to use the gibberellic acid, now is when you will need it.  [...]

Step 4 Miracle Transplant
It can take up to two weeks for the seeds to sprout, so do not be discouraged if you do not see anything yet. Once your seeds have germinated, it is time to transplant them into a larger container. You will need more of the 50/50 Perlite/peat moss mixture and about a [...]

Step 5 Patience … Om … and Tips for the Not-So Patient
You have watered, maintained humid conditions, kept it out of harsh sunlight, and even played it classical music, and still no fruit. Having patience in the care of your plant is the toughest part, but gardening takes time. One encouraging note is miracle fruit [...]

Step 6 Fruits of Your Labor

What can you expect once your little sprouts mature and fruit? The answer is, little red berries, the size of fresh coffee beans hidden amongst the evergreen leaves. It really is not a miracle or even magic that makes this curious little berry work. Miracle fruit contains an active glycoprotein [...]

The Berry Fairy is a small Houston based company led by Jenny Wang, food writer and head-hound and founder of the Houston Chowhounds, an extremely active foodie group that is the force behind many exciting food-related events in Houston.  Jenny, also known by her blog I’m Never Full, has held three Miracle Berry Parties in [...]

It’s actuallly not too hard as long as you’re in the right climate. Miracle fruit are native to West Africa, so if you’re in hot and humid weather, you might be in luck. The bush does not tolerate cold well (65 F and below), so I wouldn’t even think of it if that’s [...]

If you’re new to miracle fruit and have questions, this is the place to ask. We’re here to help.

The miracle fruit, or miracle berry, is a berry plant native to Ghana in west Africa. Once eaten, this small red berry makes sour foods like lemons, grapefruits, and limes taste sweet. Many who have tried the miracle fruit say a lemon tastes like a piece of lemon drop candy.

The Latin name for miracle fruit [...]

The Cupcake Project’s chef Stef created grapefruit lime cupcakes with goat cheese icing made with no sugar or sugar substitutes at all – sounds disgusting, right? Eaten on its own, perhaps. Eaten after you’ve swirled around the miracle fruit … well, it’s surprisingly delicious. Try Stef’s recipe and let us know what you think.
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