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Andrew
Adelaide
12th December 2007
Correy says...
Daleys sells:
yellow mangosteen
Pummelo Carters Red - (Reddy pink Fleshed)
I saw the Durian at Tropical Fruit World
and I hear that the Rambutan is similar to a lychee perhaps you could tell me more about it.
Here is a list of recommended retail nurseries
Unfortunately no South Australia Fruit Tree Nurseries that I am aware of.
Daleys sells:
yellow mangosteen
Pummelo Carters Red - (Reddy pink Fleshed)
I saw the Durian at Tropical Fruit World
and I hear that the Rambutan is similar to a lychee perhaps you could tell me more about it.
Here is a list of recommended retail nurseries
Unfortunately no South Australia Fruit Tree Nurseries that I am aware of.
Correy
Woolloongabba, QLD
12th December 2007
Andrew says...
Thank Correy,
I was after purple Mangosteen (Very hard shell and very sweet), Durian tree I am after not durian jam, yes Pummelo red I am after, but none available at Daleys fruit at the moment.
Rambutan look like Lychee, but with hairy skin and similar flesh.
Search for Rambutan in Google as image and it will come up heap of pictures.
Best Regards
Andrew
Thank Correy,
I was after purple Mangosteen (Very hard shell and very sweet), Durian tree I am after not durian jam, yes Pummelo red I am after, but none available at Daleys fruit at the moment.
Rambutan look like Lychee, but with hairy skin and similar flesh.
Search for Rambutan in Google as image and it will come up heap of pictures.
Best Regards
Andrew
Andrew
Adelaide
13th December 2007
Correy says...
I asked about the Durian and apparently they are too tropical for us.
I have a contact for you in North QLD in Mossman. He is a fellow by the name of Don Gray.
(07) 4094 1181
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I asked about the Durian and apparently they are too tropical for us.
I have a contact for you in North QLD in Mossman. He is a fellow by the name of Don Gray.
(07) 4094 1181
View Larger Map
Correy
Woolloongabba, QLD
13th December 2007
Scott G says...
Has anyone noticed that the fruit trees in Bunnings have changed?
Gone are the grafted trees in the tall bags. They have been replaced by round pots with seedling fruit trees. They look very young and aren't grafted. I pity the people who buy them unknowingly and have to wait many years to get fruit. They had a Loquat that looked to be 1 year old or less. It may be another 6 years before it fruits!
I don't know if it is just the store nearest to me or all Bunnings stores.
To all you people who can't tell the difference that I am talking about, BEWARE.
Has anyone noticed that the fruit trees in Bunnings have changed?
Gone are the grafted trees in the tall bags. They have been replaced by round pots with seedling fruit trees. They look very young and aren't grafted. I pity the people who buy them unknowingly and have to wait many years to get fruit. They had a Loquat that looked to be 1 year old or less. It may be another 6 years before it fruits!
I don't know if it is just the store nearest to me or all Bunnings stores.
To all you people who can't tell the difference that I am talking about, BEWARE.
Scott G
Gold Coast
13th December 2007
anon
bundaberg
13th December 2007
Andrew
Adelaide
13th December 2007
Julie says...
Yes I agree with Scott that BUNNINGS have fruit trees for sale but most of them are seedlings and when ask for advice they are not sure (one asked another if he or she knew about that tree, that is not good enough to me) so I don't buy from them.
I think I would rather buy from a specific store where they personally give you lots of advice on how to look after your stuff.
Yes I agree with Scott that BUNNINGS have fruit trees for sale but most of them are seedlings and when ask for advice they are not sure (one asked another if he or she knew about that tree, that is not good enough to me) so I don't buy from them.
I think I would rather buy from a specific store where they personally give you lots of advice on how to look after your stuff.
Julie
Oakleigh
14th December 2007
Correy says...
Andrew I would be very surprised if you could grow some of those fruit trees down in Adelaide You must have a poly house. It is always good fun trying to grow something out of it's climatic range though.
At Daleys the Staff are fruit tree fanatics. I am only new (about 3 years) but some of the others have huge orchids where they do a lot of experimenting with. Growing fruit trees and rainforest trees is a lifestyle choice for them. Having your own orchid to experiment with is the best way to learn along with reading and brushing shoulders with those in the know.
Andrew I would be very surprised if you could grow some of those fruit trees down in Adelaide You must have a poly house. It is always good fun trying to grow something out of it's climatic range though.
At Daleys the Staff are fruit tree fanatics. I am only new (about 3 years) but some of the others have huge orchids where they do a lot of experimenting with. Growing fruit trees and rainforest trees is a lifestyle choice for them. Having your own orchid to experiment with is the best way to learn along with reading and brushing shoulders with those in the know.
Correy
Woolloongabba
14th December 2007
Andrew says...
That's right Correy,
I would love to experimenting full tropical fruit tree, although I am new to fruit tree growing and planting. Because if I am successful I will have heaps in return from fruiting, I love those tree. Especially Durian, Rambutan, Mangosteen and many more rare fruit tree. I don't really like growing native tree cos I reckon is a waste of space. This is only a personal opinion.
That's right Correy,
I would love to experimenting full tropical fruit tree, although I am new to fruit tree growing and planting. Because if I am successful I will have heaps in return from fruiting, I love those tree. Especially Durian, Rambutan, Mangosteen and many more rare fruit tree. I don't really like growing native tree cos I reckon is a waste of space. This is only a personal opinion.
Andrew
Adelaide
14th December 2007
Andrew
Adelaide
14th December 2007
Correy says...
Might be worthwhile
The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Louis Glowinski
Might be worthwhile
The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Louis Glowinski
Correy
Woolloongabba
14th December 2007
Adrianna Cooper
Logan Village
4th January 2008
Anonymous says...
Hi Adrianna,
Sorry to reply late. I was on holiday.
I have found a supplier who can supply purple Mangosteen and other rare fruit tree. This is their business name and details as followed:
" Sunshine Coast Gardeners Paradise "
1073 Browns Creek Road,
Eewah Vale via Eumundi
Qld, Australia 4562
Ph: (07) 5442 8492
Fax: (07) 5442 8088
Email: plants@gardenersparadise.com.au
Hope that help. Good Luck!
Andrew
Hi Adrianna,
Sorry to reply late. I was on holiday.
I have found a supplier who can supply purple Mangosteen and other rare fruit tree. This is their business name and details as followed:
" Sunshine Coast Gardeners Paradise "
1073 Browns Creek Road,
Eewah Vale via Eumundi
Qld, Australia 4562
Ph: (07) 5442 8492
Fax: (07) 5442 8088
Email: plants@gardenersparadise.com.au
Hope that help. Good Luck!
Andrew
Anonymous
5th January 2008
Adrianna Cooper
Logan Village
5th January 2008
John says...
Hay you can get all those and grow them here in from Q. That is except for duriums. They can grow to 350 ft and need 7 tones h2o a day when in flower, need tones of food and large amounts of space. As for 1. Mangosteen, Rambutan Pummelo's r easy to grow here. I have pawpaws,jaks,brazilian cust apple, choco fruit, bananas and mangoes. Know one can tell me thats not possible.
Hay you can get all those and grow them here in from Q. That is except for duriums. They can grow to 350 ft and need 7 tones h2o a day when in flower, need tones of food and large amounts of space. As for 1. Mangosteen, Rambutan Pummelo's r easy to grow here. I have pawpaws,jaks,brazilian cust apple, choco fruit, bananas and mangoes. Know one can tell me thats not possible.
John
SB South Australia
10th January 2008
Bsilver
sydney
11th January 2008
John
SB South Australia
11th January 2008
Adrianna Cooper
Logan Village
11th January 2008
Andrew
Adelaide
11th January 2008
John says...
Hay everyone, there is no such thing as "it carnt be done". Frost are manageble, using those reflectors for your car windows for protection. My Jasks have grown 3 ft in since i got them, and have lost all the original leaves, but grow constant new ones. Here in SA u need 20 litres water a day,for these trees but not so they have wet feet. U need to feed large amounts of organic F,minerals and trace elements and the monthly handfull of potash is esential. I have frosts to -2 for about 250+hours a year.My paws were about ten inch when delivered. They are now about 3 feet and thick. Thats 3 months, use the 3rd gen version for SA. This time next year I will be eating its fruit. Mangoes grow as well here as any tropical area. Guava's, I have 8 growing and they double their size every 3 months. Lady fingers, i have six off, again if you can get them over the frosts and winter you should get good hands of bananas in hte second summer. My star friut is very sensitive to frost, it has not grown much but is shooting new leaves daily.
Hay everyone, there is no such thing as "it carnt be done". Frost are manageble, using those reflectors for your car windows for protection. My Jasks have grown 3 ft in since i got them, and have lost all the original leaves, but grow constant new ones. Here in SA u need 20 litres water a day,for these trees but not so they have wet feet. U need to feed large amounts of organic F,minerals and trace elements and the monthly handfull of potash is esential. I have frosts to -2 for about 250+hours a year.My paws were about ten inch when delivered. They are now about 3 feet and thick. Thats 3 months, use the 3rd gen version for SA. This time next year I will be eating its fruit. Mangoes grow as well here as any tropical area. Guava's, I have 8 growing and they double their size every 3 months. Lady fingers, i have six off, again if you can get them over the frosts and winter you should get good hands of bananas in hte second summer. My star friut is very sensitive to frost, it has not grown much but is shooting new leaves daily.
John
SB South Australia
11th January 2008
Adrianna Cooper says...
hay John sounds like you found the perfect place in SA well done! better than most of us here in Qld. My orchard is growing very well and i had my second crop of plums this year. 5 jars of jam, 6 jars of preserved fruit and heaps to eat fresh. but my plumcot hasnt fruited they say it isnt cold enough to set fruit any suggestions?
hay John sounds like you found the perfect place in SA well done! better than most of us here in Qld. My orchard is growing very well and i had my second crop of plums this year. 5 jars of jam, 6 jars of preserved fruit and heaps to eat fresh. but my plumcot hasnt fruited they say it isnt cold enough to set fruit any suggestions?
Adrianna Cooper
Logan Village
12th January 2008
John says...
hello adrianna, I have plenty of plums and apricots but no plumcots. I have problems with my jap plums in that they require over 300 hrs of frosts. The apricots when in flower, we get very strong winds that blow them of. I hand polinate both at that time of year for small rewards. There are hundreds of plumcots been planted around this area but I have never seen any fruit from them. Again I belive they require 350+ hours of frost and no winds when flowering.However if the trees are cell strong you may get away with it. eg give the tree extra fertilizers earlier so the tree is stronger just on flowering rather than fertilizing as flowering occurs. (with a little extra potash if you have a sandy dase).
hello adrianna, I have plenty of plums and apricots but no plumcots. I have problems with my jap plums in that they require over 300 hrs of frosts. The apricots when in flower, we get very strong winds that blow them of. I hand polinate both at that time of year for small rewards. There are hundreds of plumcots been planted around this area but I have never seen any fruit from them. Again I belive they require 350+ hours of frost and no winds when flowering.However if the trees are cell strong you may get away with it. eg give the tree extra fertilizers earlier so the tree is stronger just on flowering rather than fertilizing as flowering occurs. (with a little extra potash if you have a sandy dase).
John
SB South Australia
12th January 2008
Adrianna Cooper
Logan Village
14th January 2008
Steven
Melbourne East
14th March 2008
peter
adelaide
14th March 2008
Michael
brisbane
21st March 2008
Ian
Mackay
21st March 2008
Steven
Melbourne East
22nd March 2008
Leeza
27th April 2008
Anonymous
5th May 2008
Andrew
Adelaide
5th May 2008
Kelly says...
I am trying to find out what type of fruit this is and whether poisonous or edible. It is on my cacao farm and has a brownich green leathery skin. It opens naturally horizontally and exposes a large bright orange red seed cluster in the middle, half circle shape surrounded by fruit of rubbery greenish yellow texture. One of the Gnobe Bugle Indians that works on our farm called it cimarron and said it was not good to eat. But they have said that about many fruits we have found to be edible such as Hawaiian papaya:). It reminds me of the Jamaican Ackee the way it opens but the color and shape are wrong. Maybe it is some relative. It is the shape of a guava more or less. It has no smell that i can detect. Any help would be appreciated.
I am trying to find out what type of fruit this is and whether poisonous or edible. It is on my cacao farm and has a brownich green leathery skin. It opens naturally horizontally and exposes a large bright orange red seed cluster in the middle, half circle shape surrounded by fruit of rubbery greenish yellow texture. One of the Gnobe Bugle Indians that works on our farm called it cimarron and said it was not good to eat. But they have said that about many fruits we have found to be edible such as Hawaiian papaya:). It reminds me of the Jamaican Ackee the way it opens but the color and shape are wrong. Maybe it is some relative. It is the shape of a guava more or less. It has no smell that i can detect. Any help would be appreciated.
Kelly
Shepherd Island, Bocas del toro, Panama
28th June 2008
fruitist
Brisbane south
13th September 2008