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EddyJ starts with ... I have a Rollinia (deliciosa/mucosa?)that I purchased from here(DaleysD. It bears the long spined fruit. The one I really want is the one with the shorter spines as shown/demonstrated in the Daleys video clip. Since the cataslogue doesn't seem to differentiate between the two species, does anyone know how or where I can obtain one of the type I want. Thanks. EddyJ | About the Author TeddyJ Whitsundays 9th February 2012 8:39am #UserID: 6522 Posts: 2 View All TeddyJ's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author TeddyJ Whitsundays 12th February 2012 7:37am #UserID: 6522 Posts: 2 View All TeddyJ's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Eddy it is the same species and just shows a bit of the natural variation in a widespread plant.Some have flat topped bumps instead of spines.Mucosa is normally thought to be more cold resistant and deliciosa a bit higher in brix but they are all mixed up in Australia.They vary in sweetness and texture and I would plant seeds from a tasty line.I can keep an eye out at the markets and send you an alert if I get one more like mucosa in character. | About the Author Cairns 12th February 2012 8:08am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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trikus says... Mike , yes Trina is secretary for Rare Fruits Au. this year .. next meeting is at her place showing her take on Peters trellis system .. Peters next door neighbour has a big patch of Rollinia and no doubt that is the spot this one came from . usually for sale at first servo coming into town from north . Big upgrade in nursery there , should be great for Artocarpus and Durio sourcing . | About the Author trikus tattered tropics 13th February 2012 9:42am #UserID: 5279 Posts: 121 View All trikus's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... I re-acquainted with Peter a couple of years ago after doing talks for C4 and going to the Sal. farm 18 years ago.I have obtained about 10 or more quality trees from Trina and Peter including durians,amber,good DF,rambos and a canistel.I have in return offered salaks,E4,krasuey,limberlost durian,yacon,UD hog plum and maprang.Maybe I have cleaned him out of all his good stuff and given far more modest offerings in return. | About the Author Cairns 13th February 2012 6:34pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author trikus tattered tropics 15th February 2012 6:55pm #UserID: 5279 Posts: 121 View All trikus's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... trikus,what a shame about the Rollinia.After the cyclones and high price of sugar it seems to be a recurring theme.The Zapallas' farm durians was another sad tale of the loss of a diverse tropical fruit gene pool.On a more positive note odd trees of previously unknown species and varieties in Australia are turning up in back yards and single trees on farms.A few days ago I became aware of a bright red supposedly sweet custard apple of some type in a back yard.Apparently the owners callit an heirloom and no one twigged that it is unusual. | About the Author Cairns 15th February 2012 7:12pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Theposterformerlyknownas Brisbane 15th February 2012 8:39pm #UserID: 3270 Posts: 1552 View All Theposterformerlyknownas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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BJ says... My tree has its first fruit coming off tomorrow! hooray. Here is a pick from yesterday, just as its starting to colour. It has taken 3 years from seed - flowered last season, set 5 fruit so far this season, two nearly ripe, two are a good 2 months behind and one more has just set this week.
| About the Author Theposterformerlyknownas Brisbane 25th May 2012 7:36pm #UserID: 3270 Posts: 1552 View All Theposterformerlyknownas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author JUJUBE FOR SALE 25th May 2012 7:55pm #UserID: 2706 Posts: 715 View All JUJUBE FOR SALE's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author David Brisbane 25th May 2012 9:22pm #UserID: 1961 Posts: 670 View All David's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Trikus Tully 26th May 2012 3:03pm #UserID: 930 Posts: 749 View All Trikus's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Linton Springvale, Vic 27th May 2012 2:26pm #UserID: 2286 Posts: 994 View All Linton's Edible Fruit Trees |
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John Mc says... Mine are doing well here, just an hours drive north of Sydney, I'm happy with their growth rate here. They must be fast growers in the tropics. I have a 4 yo seedling and a 2yo grafted Sputnick with a late couple of fruits hanging on. They lose their leaves in late winter very briefly, but are soon in leaf again. I give them a good heavy prune similar to Custard apples (atemoyas)when leafless. | About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 27th May 2012 4:04pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Jenny says... BJ how did your Rollinia fruit taste? This is one of mine, perfectly ripe, I must admit I was slightly disappointed because it was a bit bland - not how I remember my first and only one off my tree a year or so ago. Certainly a lemony taste just not very intense. We have had a lot of rain would that affect it? and I wonder would applying a bit of magnesium - epsom salts help to sweeten next year.
| About the Author Jenny Brisbane 5th June 2012 4:36pm #UserID: 6352 Posts: 136 View All Jenny's Edible Fruit Trees |
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BJ says... Jenny, mine was very good. I ate it while still a little firm. The 'jelly' spots in the fruit were super sweet, while the main firmer flesh was nice and sweet, but not as super sweet as they could be if left for another day or half day. It had a good amount of sweet lemon flavour. Overall, it was nice as they are easier to eat when not too jelly a consistency. the size is also good as I find the huge rollinia a bit much to eat all at once.
| About the Author Theposterformerlyknownas Brisbane 5th June 2012 9:43pm #UserID: 3270 Posts: 1552 View All Theposterformerlyknownas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author David Brisbane 5th June 2012 9:49pm #UserID: 1961 Posts: 670 View All David's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author David Brisbane 6th June 2012 7:21pm #UserID: 1961 Posts: 670 View All David's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 6th June 2012 10:17pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Jenny says... John if it's not too cheeky of me I'd like to put my hand up for a bit of that scion wood if you have some to spare. I've read about top-working and if it is possible it seems a good solution to my situation, maybe even a couple of different good varieties if I can find them. After all the love and care I've given that tree I don't want to just rip it out. | About the Author Jenny Brisbane 7th June 2012 4:10pm #UserID: 6352 Posts: 136 View All Jenny's Edible Fruit Trees |
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John Mc says... Sure Jenny, I'll leave a few extra tips on after pruning. do you want the scion wood after leaf drop and bud swell? or green scionwood later in the season? I can pre-prepare the green wood for you if you prefer it that way. I'm trying both methods myself this coming year just for the experience. Can you send me a contact to put in the diary?, I'm not sure exactly when they'll be ready. johnatcentralcoastskylightsdotcomdotau | About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 7th June 2012 6:22pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Jenny Brisbane 7th June 2012 7:18pm #UserID: 6352 Posts: 136 View All Jenny's Edible Fruit Trees |
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