Hi Sue,
You might want to check out the miracle fruit post at the following: http://citrus.forumup.org/forum-9-citrus.html

Thanks Ohiojay for the note and the link. I'll write that neuroscience student back and let him know of a few other forums where there's a lot of miracle fruit discussion.
Right now I have about 10 ripe berries on my bush and maybe we'll be able to work something out as far as shipping.
The Florida Gardening forum here is always active and everyone there is sooooooo helpful. Really worth checking out for insightful info and quick responses to any Florida-type question.
Sue.

Hello Sue,

Thanks for the links. I thought I would respond to you on this forum since it seems that you predominantly use this one.

I have looked into the requirements to grow the fruit, and unforntunately, this task seems well out of my time-frame. In any regard--for my study, I will only need 2 or 3 fruit since I am dealing with very small concentrations and the analysis that I will conduct will not require a very large sample size.

I was wondering if it would be possible for you to ship 2 or so fruit to me (I will, of course, cover the shipping charges) so that I can go on and conduct the study. Do you think this is possible?

In any case--thanks so much for your help. Look forward to hearing back from you. You can contact me directly, if you wish, at agulati@mail.rochester.edu

Thanks!

Hi Archdelux,
Not sure how to address you......I'll write you an email at the address you listed. I'll be happy to ship you up some berries & I appreciate that you'll cover the shipping. The berries are so fragile and refrigeration is a must.
Glad to help you out and your studies. You'll really be amazed at their taste-altering properties!
Sue.

Hi Ohiojay,
Just an update on the message you posted awhile back.
I was able to get in touch with Archdelux, the neuroscience student that was interested in the miracle fruit berries. Our transaction was a success-the berries arrived intact and I assume his studies on their properties are underway. Hopefully, he'll share with us all how it all worked out for him.
Excellent timing........my MF bush has seemed to have gone dormant and is no longer producing berries. I'm glad I was able to provide him with 13 ripe berries. (I have already received his check covering shipping)
So nice that all of us here are willing to help others in need.
Sue.
PS. One of my favorite sayings that I occasionally mention to my kids is..........."It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice"...(so true)

Sue, yes it was quite nice that you were able to help him out. It's always interesting to see what others are doing with our passion.