MacLynn's Edible Backyard

Joined: 16/08/09 Updated: 24/08/09 Frost: None
Location: Lawnton, QLD, AU

About My Edible Backyard

Why MacLynn Love's Edible Plants

The orchard is just a normal backyard on sandy soil in SE Qld.  All the fruit trees are in full sun. There is never any frost. Our biggest challenge is building up the sand. I have been adding compost, manure, kitchen scraps and anything else that will rot down for nearly ten years now and it is still basically sand. During the recent heavy rains in SE Qld, we had 12 inches of rain in two days and there was not a single puddle. As fast as the water falls, it's gone, and the soil goodness with it.

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Olive - Manzanillo (Grafted) ^3/10

MacLynn's Edible Fruits
Update: 1004 days 14hrs

Comments: -

This tree has been in the ground for 7 years now and has never flowered. We are thinking perhaps it does not get cold enough to initiate flowering here on the coast. It is a lovely tree. If anyone has any tips for making olives flower please let us know.

Planted: 2002

Height 4 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

None has been required at this stage.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Dwarf Orange - Washington Navel (Cutting) ^8/10

MacLynn's Edible Fruits
Update: 1004 days 14hrs

Fruiting Months May and June

Planted: 2005

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Fruit Harvest: 40 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 5% in After Fruiting

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic lifter, horse manure, potash

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

None so far.

Organic Status:Organic

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