RogerG1's Edible Backyard
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09/09/10 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy RogerG1 Love's Edible Plants Area 12 ha soil sandy to sandy loam, rainfall summer wet season about 3 m with around another 1 m scattered through out the rest of the year, plenty of good quality irrigation, specticled flying fox by far our worst problem. Was a cane farm 25 years ago but now planted to thousands of fruiting trees. Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsRogerG1 Forum ContributionsVanilla orchid - Hi Mike and fruit guy my email is rggoebel@bigpond.com so we can compair notes..4280 days 8hrs Vanilla orchid - from Darwin over 15 years ago..4286 days 7hrs Pandanus amaryllifolius - Hi Daniela, I can supply bare rooted plants at $10 plus postage. From now should be a good time to plant them. Good soil in the biggest pot, plenty of water and partial shade especially in the afternoon but keep the pot warm. Feel free to email me. r..4621 days 12hrs Free fruit trees in public places - Hi BJ, Daleys may have some Malay Dwarf in stock or contact me rggoebel@bigpond.com I have a village Dwarf planted at Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island and am waiting to see how it handles the winter. I also have some Malay gold and some talls planted..4650 days 5hrs Free fruit trees in public places - The native coconut palms are tough growing but tall and will have some restrictions on suitable planting sites. Dwarf and super dwarf selections of coconut can extend the suitability of coconut in public areas, especially in wet tropical places. This 20 y..4650 days 12hrs |
Wongai Plum (Seedling) 10/10 RogerG1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4971 days 6hrs Comments: - This is a unique native Australian fruit tree with lots of other uses. It grows on poor soil on beach fronts of the islands of the Torres Strait. The fruit ripens in winter and tastes somewhat like a ripe date. The seeds make interesting ornaments and jewelery. The wood is extra hard and makes fine carving timber. Fruiting Months June, July, August Planted: 2006 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 10 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Summer Pollination: Cross Pollination When I Fertilise: Never Pest Control: none seen Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: Why isn't it more popular in the north? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 8 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy  |
Rambutan (Grafted) RogerG1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4971 days 6hrs Fruiting Months February, March, April Planted: 1987 Height 8 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 300 Fruit Harvest: 1000 kilograms per Year Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 5% in After Fruiting Pollination: Cross Pollination When I Fertilise: Yearly Pest Control: nets Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy  |
Breadfruit (Cutting) 10/10 RogerG1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4971 days 6hrs Comments: - This spectacular tropical tree produces dozens if not hundreds of fruit in a season. The fruit are 1 to 4 kg and can be used any way a potato is used from baked to boiled, steamed, fried or fermented. Fruiting Months February, March, April Planted: 2004 Height 6 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 9 Fruit Harvest: 60 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 4 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: No When I Fertilise: Yearly Pest Control: little problem with established trees. Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: This is one of the eight seedless types that I know are in Australia. I wonder if there are more. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 19 of 22 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy  |
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