Amanda's Edible Backyard

Macadamia 741 (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

We have a 741 and an 816.

They were planted last year and have put down impressively strong roots. They are very exposed to wind (check out the bend!) and have burnt leaf margins too.

Height 2.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: The usual mix.

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Guava - Beaumont Pink

Comments: -

Newbie

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fig - Brown Turkey (Cutting) ^10/10

Comments: -

Got eaten by the staffy when planted. 

Fertilised with manure, woodchip, Blood n bone 10% potash.

Seems to have fruit all year round? Anyway - the fruit is really lovely - highly recommend.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 2 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

No pest problems at all.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Lemon - Meyer (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Has been exposed to strong winds over 3 yrs - I have focussed on pruning for strong framework and removed flowers for first 2 yrs.

Carried an awesome crop this season no problems but had to thin some of the bunches. Needs a fair amount of feeding and watering.

Is fed manure, clay, straw, Blood n bone 10% potash and pine bark chips. Needs zinc, iron and manganese foliar sprays from time to time.

I do things "when I get around to it" - generally.

Aug 2010: just removed all the ripe fruit - many weighing half a kilo each....gave away. Covered in flowers again - but bummed as I really want to get in there and prune it?

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2006

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: As above.

Pest Control:

Eco oil with pyrethrum added.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Tangello - Minneola (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

For details on feeding etc see Lemon - meyer.

Lovely fat fruit this year (2010) literally bursting with juice. Highly recommend this variety.

Fruiting Months May, June, July

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: See lemon - meyer

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

see lemon- meyer. Has not any pest problems as yet though.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Grapefruit - Star Ruby (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

Label doesn't say what type of red grapefruit it is. It's struggling a bit - had to severely prune to get the framework right.

For feeding n spraying see lemon - meyer.

Aug 2010: it's doing well now and flowering. May let it keep one or two fruit at most.

Fruiting Months July

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: see lemon - meyer

Pest Control:

See lemon - meyer

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Lime - Kaffir (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

This plant very neglected! Have just pruned and got serious about looking after it. I only use the leaves - so I don't bother too much with it.

Has not fruited yet.

Feeding: see lemon - meyer

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: See lemon - meyer

Pest Control:

See lemon - meyer

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Lime - Tahitian (Grafted) ^3/10

Comments: -

Feeding - see lemon - meyer. 

Aug 2010: is recovering well from being transplanted, at last. Will be removing flowers this season though - it's not ready for fruit yet.

Fruiting Months August

Planted: 2007

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: See lemon meyer

Pest Control:

See Lemon - meyer

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Orange - Washington Navel (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

This one has not flowered yet.

Feeding: see lemon - meyer

Also in Biolytix zone - gets subsurface food n water.

Aug 2010: flowering well - slow start like the blood orange - but off and running now.

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: See lemon- meyer

Pest Control:

See lemon - meyer

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Orange - Arnold Blood (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

This one has not flowered yet.

Is in the Biolytix zone - receives subsurface food n water also.

2010: ONE fruit! wow...

Aug 2010: Flowering like mad. Took awhile - but there u go.

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: See lemon - meyer

Pest Control:

See lemon - meyer

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Guava - Indian (Cutting) ^10/10

Comments: -

This guava has been no trouble - bears prolifically. I'm not keen on it fresh (but the mice are) but is great stewed.

I haven't pruned it yet. It also suffers from burnt leaf margins - either due to elements or salinity.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood n bone 10% potash.

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Feijoa (Cutting) ^9/10

Comments: -

A Bunnings "home brand" feijoa - will likely never do anything...

Had trouble with my first 4 due to wind exposure - they are naked on windward side!. They were also prone to collar rot. The two in the orchard doing much better.

The orchard plants have not flowered yet.

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 6

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood n bone 10% potash

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Persimmon - Fuyu (NA) (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

What's there not to like about a Fuyu. Even kids like them!

I think it may be a bit to harsh for them here though.

Fruited 1st season in (was an advanced plant ) They got really sunburnt though.

In the Biolytix zone.

Fruiting Months January

Planted: 2009

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

None needed.

Organic Status:Organic

Pitanga (Seedling)

Comments: -

Also called Brazilian Cherry.

Aug 2010: flowering well at present....

Planted: 2008

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

None needed as yet

Nectarine - dwarf (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

Still no action here. Plants really thriving though.

Aug 2010: flowering now...this may well be their last goodbye..and then off to friends in Perth....

Fruiting Months December

Planted: 2006

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet (apart from winter copper wash)

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Peach - Dwarf Standard

Comments: -

Still no action here but plants thriving.

Same as dwarf nectarine... I reckon I have been sold low-chillers.

Fruiting Months December

Planted: 2006

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Winter copper wash.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Lemon - Eureka (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

First year in...needs flowers removed. Easy to grow.

Powering along Aug 2010: flowering, fruiting - doing what it does.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2008

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: usual mix

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Eco oil for leaf miner on occasion.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Plum - Gulf Ruby (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

I get my plums confused!

This one loaded with flowers now (Aug 2010)

Fruiting Months October and November

Planted: 2007

Height 2.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Copper spray in winter.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Plum - Sunrise Gulf (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

Flowering for first time now (Aug09)

Bumper crop - will need to thin next time. Suffered fruit loss due to boron deficiency.

Flowering madly Aug 2010.

Fruiting Months October and November

Planted: 2007

Height 2.5 metres

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Copper spray in winter.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Apricot - Glengarry

Comments: -

No action here - still.

Aug 2010: has not lost any of last seasons leaves yet....

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination

Nectarine - Sunlite ^8/10

Comments: -

A good tree - flowers and bears prolifically. Fruit good but I must (must) thin this year.

Fruiting Months December

Planted: 2006

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Fruit Harvest: 5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: usual mix

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Mandarin - Imperial (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

Developed fruit through a very hot summer and they were dissapointing - very dry and sunburnt. Later varieties may do better here.

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Qty: 2

Fruit Harvest: 10 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: see Lemon - meyer

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

See lemon - meyer.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Cedar Bay Cherry (Cutting) ^7/10

Comments: -

This has been easy to grow. I think it needs afternnon shade though.

I find the fruit can be a bit astringent tasting. It needs to be very ripe before I can eat it.

They don't bear much fruit but pretty much carry them all year round.

i haven't had to prune yet.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood and none 10% potash

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Guava Hawaiian (Cutting) ^9/10

Comments: -

I love guavas!

This one fruited prolifically for the first time this summer but dropped almost all at golf ball size.

I did get a few to drool over tho'

Has burnt leaf margins either due to elements or salinity.

2010 - dropped it's fruit in the hot easterlies again this year....sob..

Fruiting Months November and December

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood n bone 10% potash.

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Jaboticaba (Seedling) ^7/10

Comments: -

I think these are small leaf one's.

They are very slow! They seem to be ok - have some burnt margins - my research indicates they don't like salinity.

At present they just sit there putting out a little new growth constantly. They do seem to be happier when their mulch is kept moist.

They are in the Biolytix zone and receive subsurface food and water.

I don't give them much food as there is so much conflicting information on feeding them.

Planted: 2007

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 4

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood boe 10% potash.

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

To anyone successfully growing these - what kind of feeding should they get?

Apple - Pink Lady (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

We have a Fuji and a Pink lady.

The fuji had half dozen fruit this season but dog stole two!

It was a bit young really - I should have let fruit wait till yr 3...but I was greedy once again.

The Pink lady has not borne fruit yet.

Fruiting Months January and February

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood n bone 10% potash

Pest Control:

None as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Lychee - Bosworth 3 (Cutting) ^9/10

Comments: -

Just planted (Aug09)

July 2010 - doing very well. I think it loves the constant subsoil moisture from the Biolytix. Not phased by the scorching summer or wind.

Planted: 2009

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Mandarin - Emperor (Grafted) ^6/10

Comments: -

Very dissapointing fruit. Juicy and sweet but no flavour! It may get the chop (09)

Much better crop this year (2010) but still a bit bland. Very juicy etc.

Fruiting Months May and June

Planted: 2007

Height 2.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Custard Apple - African Pride (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

I have two atemoyas - an african pride and hilary white.

They have been recalcitrant plants to get established! I don't think the wind has helped though. I am waiting for the tap root to establish more strongly.

They also suffer burnt leaf magins. The A.pride has decided to flower this week...(it's July).

I had 4 fruit off the A.pride this season and they were lovely. It was too soon to let it fruit - but I was greedy! They pollinated on their own.

My pruning job not too good on these guys.

Fruiting Months February

Planted: 2007

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, straw, clay, blood n bone 10% potash.

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Acerola Cherry - Florida Sweet (Seedling) ^10/10

Comments: -

Bumper crop this year (2010) flowered in two big flushes thru summer and the fruit delicious. Tastes like a cross between apple and raspberry, is firm and juicy. Birds like it too.

It's a very undemanding plant - although it needs pruning - the branches get quite heavy and britttle in the wind.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Fruit Harvest: 5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: The usual mix!

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Mango - Kensington Pride grafted (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

These are doing ok - they have burnt leaf margins either due to wind or salinity issues.

There were pruned at 1m to encourage branching and strong framework. They are a bit slow growing - I think they need more water in summer to push them along.

This photo of 2 yr old.

Planted: 2007

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Ususal mix.

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Midyim Berry ^8/10

Comments: -

Grown from tube stock.

Only young so not much to report.

2yrs on and no fruit!?

Planted: 2008

Height 0.2 metres

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Not much - native.

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Plum - Santa rosa

Comments: -

Flowered profusely spring 09 - but too early and cold snap = no fruit.

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination

Plum - Satsuma

Comments: -

Flowered profusely spring 09 but too early - cold snap = no fruit.

Height 2 metres

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Rollinia - Brazilian Custard Apple

Comments: -

Planted Aug 09 and doing surprisingly well.

Planted: 2009

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Mulberry - Black English (Cutting) ^10/10

Comments: -

Easy to grow and handles wind, salinity, heat etc. Bob-tails love to eat the fallen fruit.

Fruiting Months September, October, November, December

Planted: 2007

Height 3 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

No pest control needed

Organic Status:Organic

Cape Gooseberry

Pollination: Self Pollination

Mamey Sapote - Pontin

Pollination: Self Pollination

Grumichama - Black (Seedling)

Comments: -

Just planted (Aug09)

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 6

Pollination: Self Pollination

Finger lime - Rainforest pearl (Grafted)

Comments: -

Just planted (Aug09)

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Pollination: Self Pollination

Kwai Muk (Seedling)

Comments: -

Just planted (Aug09)

Planted: 2009

Pollination: Self Pollination

Wampi - Guy Sam (Grafted)

Comments: -

Just planted (Aug09)

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Pollination: Self Pollination

Longan - Kohala Seedling (Seedling)

Comments: -

Just planted (Aug09)

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Pollination: Self Pollination

Peach - Tropic Snow (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

This was supposed to be a low chill, white flesh peach. It's low chill but not white. Still delicious though.

In biolytix zone so receives subsurface food and water also.

Fruiting Months December

Planted: 2007

Height 2.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood n bone 10% potash

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Routine winter spray with copper for leaf curl.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Grape - Wortley Hall (black muscat) (Cutting) ^10/10

Comments: -

Personally - black muscats are my favourite grape - I love squeezing the jelly-like inside out..yummm.

This vine is great - no trouble, does well on the coast and in the wind, heat etc.

It produces 3kg-plus bunches and lots of them.

Much less hassel than the italian white muscat next to it.

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 90% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Routine winter copper spray and follow up for powdery mildew. Netted for birds.

Organic Status:Organic

Grape - Golden Muscat (Cutting) ^5/10

Comments: -

I like the variety - but this one is hard work on the coast. It suffers from powdery mildew quite badly. I haven't had any fruit to eat yet as I haven't been on top of the spraying requirement...maybe this year.

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 2007

Height 2 metres

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 90% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Routine winter copper spray and then lots more.....Netted for birds.

Organic Status:Organic

Banana - Cavendish (Cutting) ^6/10

Comments: -

I still can't decide if I am going to keep it! It needs to be moved as it's not sheltered enough here - the leaves get shredded in summer.

It is in the Biolytix zone and receives subsurface food and water also.

It is less than year old so nothing to report about it really.

Planted: 2008

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, clay, straw, blood n bone 10% potash.

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

In Biolytix zone.

Organic Status:Organic

Kaffir Plum - Harpephyllum caffrum (Seedling) ^9/10

Comments: -

I quite like these sour fruits...plus the tree thrives here.

I have planted them more for shade and shelter than anything.

This one is only 6 months old and I chopped the top off just recently to encourage branching. The dog is for size comparison.....

Planted: 2009

Height 3 metres

Qty: 4

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Passionfruit - Panama Red (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

In order to save space I have:

Panama red and gold - grafted

Black/purples (Nelly kelly brand)

Pan red seedling (photo)

Sunshine special (is virus infected - about to go)

Common red (cinnabarina - sp?)

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 10

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix plus citrus fertiliser

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Vegetables

Comments: -

Well...they are edible plants too!!

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organics

Pest Control:

No sprays used.

Ugni (Cutting) ^8/10

Comments: -

All 3 dried over a 2yr period. They were in full sun and it's very windy here. I would recommend a sheltered spot with afternoon shade in hot climates.

Planted: 2007

Height 0.25 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix.

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Pitaya - Red Dragon Fruit

Comments: -

I just couldn't be bothered with it... :(  I don't have the right place for it here - gets sunburnt too easily (I actually pulled it out and mulched it...)

Pollination: Self Pollination

Goji Berry

Comments: -

Got rid of it. Worried about weed potential here (plus it's as ugly as a weed)

Pollination: Self Pollination

Passionfruit - Banana (Seedling)

Comments: -

Planted about 3 months ago. Gets afternoon shade.

No go here. The hot summer kills them.

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, liquid seaweed, woodchip

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

None needed as yet.

Organic Status:Organic

Loquat - Enormity (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

This is a very sick loquat! It is very exposed and was a bad choice of plant from the start - as the graft was so low on the trunk. With the constant wind and salinity it has not fared well.

I recently discovered a large stem canker (collar rot) hiding under the bark at the graft point - which just peeled away. I have scraped it back and treated but it probably won't survive.

Fruiting Months July, August, September

Planted: 2006

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Usual mix plus trace elements

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

None except for copper paint for canker.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Apricot - Newcastle

Comments: -

Graft failure.

Avocado - Hass (A) (Grafted)

Comments: -

I had two grafted Hass and they both died at same time (1.5yrs old) (they were flowering at this stage too..)

I think my area and scheme water too saline for them - they are not a common sight in Geraldton at all.

Tamarillo - Red (Seedling)

Comments: -

I planted Red, Orange and Yellow - they all died.

Too much sun, wind and aphids...maybe another day when I have the right microclimate.

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