Diane starts with ... Does anyone know when Grumichama and likely to fruit. The pic is from when it was first planted. It is now 1.5m tall and around 2 yrs old but showing no signs as yet
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Diane
Flaxton Qld
21st June 2007 |
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Helen says... I've grown grumichamas from seed which gave their first fruit at 5 years. The first fruit were disappointing, but from 7 years on, the fruit is excellent.One seedling changed, and instead of deep purple/black fruit it gives yellow fruit which taste like caramel. I'm not sure which I prefer, they're both delicious. | About the Author
Helen
Gympie
21st June 2007 |
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Bazza says... Dear Diane/Helen,
My Grumachama (Black) first fruited after four & a half years.The Yellow Grumachama Helen refers to is Grumachama (White) which i have Fruited once where the fruit is quite larger than the "Black". | About the Author
Bazza
Bundaberg
25th June 2007 |
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Diane says... Thanks Helen and Bazza,
I'm not sure if my tree is a seedling or not. It was purchased from a nursery with stock from Daleys. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Thanks again for your replies. rgds Diane | About the Author
Diane
Flaxton
29th June 2007 |
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Kath says... Diane, all our grumichamas are grown from seed, they can fruit in as little as three years if given ideal conditions but 4-5 is more likely. They are well worth the wait, they fruit in spring around October/November. | About the Author
Kath
Cawongla
29th June 2007 |
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lance says... i have a grumichama tree four years old this year it flowered for the first time but no fruit set .does it need to be hand pollinated | About the Author
lance
malanda
8th October 2007 |
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Kath says... They are self pollinating and should set for you in time. | About the Author
Kath
Cawongla
8th October 2007 |
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lance says... thankyou Kath I shall just have to wait untill next flowering Lance | About the Author
lance
malanda
9th October 2007 |
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Kathryn says... I've grown grumichamas from seed which gave their first fruit at 3/5 years. I bought my first seedling plant some years ago. I have 2 more trees which I grew from seed from the original plant in the back yard at work and have given many away plus 6 I planted from seed in late 2004 at home. They are fruiting profusely this year. Expect fruit October/November in our area.
If you want a taste & seeds contact me & we can arrange a visit to my work place on Buderim.
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Kathryn
Buderim Qld
4th November 2007 |
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Kathryn says... My trees have now finished fruiting for this year. We had a bumper crop this year. Love em!!!Delicious!! | About the Author
Kathryn
Buderim Qld
8th November 2007 |
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angie says... We have two of these fabulous plants. Both fruited after five years growing and each Christmas we have an abundance of gorgeous black fruit. Persevere. It's worth it. | About the Author
angie
valla
4th November 2008 |
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peter says... angie,
what climate are you in.
are your plants in the ground
or pots.
how big were they after five years
of growing.
how much water do you give them.
thanks.
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peter
adelaide
4th November 2008 |
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angie says... Peter,
We are on the mid north coast. Our plants are in the ground not particularly good soil, in fact a lot of clay. We do manure twice yearly and ensure they have sufficient moisture. For the most part, they are left alone. | About the Author
angie
5th November 2008 |
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anon says... Blue Mts . Grumichama none . Waited 12 years. First flowers this year! Sad story . | About the Author
anon
5th November 2008 |
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fruitist says... Anyone has seeds of Yellow Grumichama to give away or swap? My Black one just set fruits this year. Fruits not quite ripe yet. | About the Author
fruitist
5th November 2008 |
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trikus says... I bought a Yellow Grumichama seedling from a tablelands grower , and it is very different looking to the typical black . A much more pendulous habit . It seems to be growing well now after a slow start . | Pictures - Click to enlarge | 
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trikus
Tully
6th November 2008 |
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Anonymous says... Your Yellow Grumichama look very much like a Cabeluda aka Yellow Jaboticaba. Cabeluda has furs on the underside of leaves. It is furry to the touch. The tips of branches are also furry. When leaves drop on the ground, do they curl up into brown sticks? | About the Author
Anonymous
6th November 2008 |
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fruitist says... The last post was mine. Grumichama has different leaf form and color. Also the tree is erect. Your tree definitely looks like a Cabeluda. | About the Author
fruitist
6th November 2008 |
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trikus says... Thanks for that , my poor memory , yes ..
I have heard of yellow Grumichuma though .
Maybe alba form of fruit ? The nut grass hides any dropped leaves .. hoping to shade it out with fruit trees , but its taking to long . | About the Author
trikus
Tully
8th November 2008 |
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