Cam's Edible Backyard
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02/06/12 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy Cam Love's Edible Plants Growing and picking food from my very own backyard is very rewarding on many levels. As my garden is still new there is hardly anything to see, but I still enjoy wandering around it everyday obersving and anticipating as it evolves into hopefully a productive biodiverse garden. My Home: Cairnlea is approximately 20km from Melbourne City, so the climate condition is warm temperate/subtropical with hardly any frost. The shape of our block of land is a trapazoid with a narrow front and a wide back facing North/East - this means most of my plants will receive lots of sunshine. The soil condition is relatively free draining on most of part of the land and is slightly on the clayey side. Challenges: I need to remind myself to slow down, but the more I grow, the more I want to grow - gardening can be very addictive sometimes. It's a nice feeling to know that my interest in growing things is more or less good for the environment I live in. Happy growing everyone! Cheers,     Commentstony1 says... [4852 days 17hrs ago]Hi Cam, Such a joy to read your thoughts on your edible backyard. I just laugh to myself.. I feel not so alone knowing that I am not the only one who is addicted to buying trees. Much to my wife's dismay.. she would cringed in fear when she see new potted trees. I too enjoy walking around the trees looking at waht they are doing. My wife said that the garden is my second family. - TonyCam says... [4832 days 21hrs ago] Hi Tony, I am sure your wife will appreciate it when the trees come to fruition. My husband used to winge when my next order of plants arrive at the door, but nowadays he is more supportive and sometimes even happily plant them in the ground for me. The more he sees the benefits of gardening the more he enjoys gardening. Although he may not admit or realise it, but he has become a gardening covert (in progress). I think one of the things that changed his attitude is seeing the delights on our kids faces when they munch on a freshly picked strawberry. Cheers, CamCam says... [4806 days 18hrs ago] In addition to my previous post, the delights on my kids faces have little to do with the taste as most often we pick the fruits at under ripe stages so that we can get to them before the birds, snails and slugs etc, but there is something special about picking the fruit straight off the tree and chomping them fresh.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsCam Forum ContributionsCant find white pomegranate treeseeds in australia - Hi Rev, Just letting you know that I received half of my order the other day. And you're right the plants are very very small indeed. I am still waiting on my persimmon (Fuyu) plant from them and I really don't know what to expect. ..5006 days 17hrs Cant find white pomegranate treeseeds in australia - Hi Rev, I've just ordered some ornamental and fruit trees from Diggers a few weeks ago, they should be arriving soon. I am not sure about the size but a staff from Diggers explained that their trees are one or two years old so they are strong enough ..5039 days 17hrs Dwarf cherry trees1 - Hi Yvonne, Cherry slugs are a very common pest with some fruit trees especially for pear and cherry plants. However, it shouldn't cause great harm to your plant as long as it is healthy. The main drawback is they make the tree look unappealing. My..5040 days 17hrs |
Cam's WISH LISTSacred LotusWhy Cam wants it: - Sacred lotus is a symbolic plant in many Asian traditions and it certainly is one of my favourite plants. Sacred lotus is not only beautiful but is a very generous plant providing food to us in many forms, inlcuding the seeds, stems, and roots (rhizomes). The leaves are used as food wraps. I already got hold of some seeds, white/pink and crimson red, and will sow it when the weather gets warmer. |
Goji Berry - Shrub (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - Like dried Chinese dates, dried goji berry is another herb we use often in cooking nourishing soups. Consuming these berries is said to help improve eye sight. The plant looked rather weak and straggly, and went dormant in Winter which got me a little worry. But as soon as Spring arrived the tree grew new leaves and doubled the height. I want to train the tree to a single trunk so I cut all the side shoots. Planted in a bigger pot in April 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Comfrey (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - The root cuttings were planted in pots and then transplanted in the ground when the new leaves emerged. The comfreys are planted on the edge of the fence as a weed barrier. I also plant them near the fruit trees for fresh mulch. Comfrey (and nettle) leaves make great liquid fertiliser, and is also a great addition to the compost as the help speed up the process. According to some texts, the usefulness of comfrey go beyond as a mulch or liquid fertiliser. It could be said as second to none in the herb kingdom. For more information, read 'How to Use Herbs in My Daily Life', by Isabell Shipard. As you can see from the pictures, comfrey can easily make an ornamental plant as well. Planted in the ground in February 2010. Planted: 2009 Height 20 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 10 Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 10 of 22 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy  |
Ugni ( Tazziberry ) (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I came across some more of these plants from a local nursery, which bushier and healthy so I bought another 6. All are in the ground in my front yard as a mini hedge. The plants are rather straggly and twiggy, but apparently young plants normally be like this. They will become bushy once established. The roots are very dry, must plant out immediately after a long soak in the water. Hope they'll survive through the Winter months. Planted: 2010 Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 14 Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Berry - Loganberry Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - It's rarely you find this fruit in the supermarket so it's nice to have one in the backyard. Apparently the fruit tastes best when they are ripen from the tree. A few fruits have set so I will be able to taste it soon. (I know I shouldn't allow fruit set for first year or two for maximum fruit yield in the later years, but as a home grower I am not too fussed about that. Well not for this plant anyway, besides I'm curious of what the fruits taste like.) Planted in the ground August 2010. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground First Fruited: 3 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Apricot - Divinity/Trevatt (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - Apriots are beautiful when allowed to ripen from the tree, but every now and then I also like chomping them at the semi ripe stage when they are still crisp. Planted in the ground in September 2010. Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 9 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Nectarine - Goldmine (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I hear all the raves about
Flavourtop (yellow flesh) or Goldmine (white flesh) nectarines so they
are in my backyard. Hopefully they are ready for sampling in a couple
of years. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Nectarine - Flavourtop (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I hear all the raves about Flavourtop (yellow flesh) or Goldmine (white flesh) nectarines so they are in my backyard. Hopefully they are ready for sampling in a couple of years. Planted in the ground in September 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Plum - Santa Rosa (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I bought this plant because I hear good reviews about it and that it is good pollinator for my Satsuma plum. Planted in the ground in September 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Cross Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Stella (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I used to have a Stella planted in my previous home and it produced fruit on the fourth year. It appears to be a reliable performer so I decided to plant one in my new home. Both cherry trees and pear/nashi trees are suscepticle to
cherry/skeletonising slugs. The affect of these pests are not detrimental to the tree nor fruit sets as long as the tree is in good health, however the skeletonised leaves are an eyesore. Some strageties to prevent these slugs from
attacking the trees are: *Planting ground covers herbs such as oregano and thyme directly under the trees, *Wrap grease bands around tree trunks using foil with vaseline or grease, and Planted in the ground in August 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 26 of 29 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Strawberries Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I want to plant as many varieties as possible for an extended harvesting season. Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy  |
Licorice (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - Licorice is an acquired taste, some people like it others don't, but I like it. I'd love to try chewing the fresh licorice roots. Planted in 20cm pot in August 2010. Height 10 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Avocado - Secondo (A) ® (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - Perhaps it is not a wise choice to plant a Secondo in Melbourne as may not tolerate the long cold months down here. Nevertheless, I am happy with the purchase, how could I resist it when the fruit is said to be of excellent quality and that its parents are Sharwil and Hass? I will transplant the plant to a bigger pot and plant it out in the ground next year when I have more time to tend them. Once in the ground, the strategies to keep my avocado plants in good health is to: * plant the trees on a raised bed to prevent root rot, * cover the plant with with shade cloth for sun/wind/frost proction in its first few years, and * mulch and feed the plants with good stuff such as comfrey leaves, liquid fertiliser and blood bones. Because avocado trees acidic soil, avoid feeding them any matter that may raise the PH level such as mushroom compost and seaweeds. Planted: 2010 Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 19 of 20 people found this review useful Commentstevans says... [3480 days 23hrs ago]how is your avocado tree going now 4 yrs on?* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Gotu Kola (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - Gotu Kola is a very useful herb, and according to Isabell Shipard's book 'How to Use Herbs in My Daily Life' it can treat many many symptons. For instance, improving one's memory and concentraion (I need this), lowering high blood pressure and treating or at least reliefing pain from arthritis. This plant is not new to me, yet I only a little about its benefits until I read Isabell's book. In the Vietnamese culture, we extract the juice from the leaves and mix it with sugar, water and ice for a thirst quenching drink in the Summer time. Ocassionally we also add a few leaves to our salad. Gotu Kola is an acquired taste, tasting similar to fresh grass (which doesn't sound appetising) but you can disguise the taste with honey and other sweet things. I have no problem with the taste and can happily chomp fresh on its own. Like everything else, eating too much of one thing will have side effect, but eating a couple of leaves, say two, daily is said to be safe and may improve overall health. I will try this as soon as my plants are producing enough leaves. This plant is easily propagated by root division, and is a perennial. Planted: 2010 Growing: In the Ground Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Persimmon - Ichikikijiro (NA) (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - I think 2 Ichikikijiro complete my persimmon collections because I now have 7 persimmon trees (2=A and 5=NA). I have also sowed a few seeds and 3 baby plants have sprouted so that makes it 10. I don't know how I am going to fit them in my garden but they are my priority plants so I'll find a way. Ichikikijiro is a smaller tree than Fuyu so it is very suitable for backyards, and the fruits are said to be of excellent quality. Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 2 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 9 of 12 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherimoya - Seedling Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4339 days 17hrs Comments: - The current size of the plant is very small so I have to wait for a long while before I can try the fruit. Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Hand Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 8 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Bamboo - Bambusa Oldhamii (Cutting)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4631 days 18hrs Comments: - This plant was on my wish list and I am so happy to have found it from a local shop, and apparently locally bred in Melbourne. It is still in a pot, I will plant it in ground when the weather warms up a bit. I have reserved a 3 x 3 metre space for the plant, but I have already been warned that the species will eventually outgrow the space. Hmmm. I'll deal with it when the time comes. Bambusa Oldhami is relatively frost hardy (up to -9C), serves as a great ornamental wind break, and the bonus is produces superior edible shoots. Bamboo shoot is my favourite vegetable which is great in stir fries and soups. Yuuum. Planted: 2011 Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Jujube - Li (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4631 days 18hrs Comments: - I finally bought my first jujube tree. I bought a LI variety because
it is often regarded as the best first tree to have. This plant is said
to withstand a good range of soil type and weather conditions as long as
it receives plenty of sunshine. For more cultural guide please refer
JujubeForSaleInMelbourne's page. I am still on the
lookout for a few more varieties to be added in my backyard, although
there's hardly any space left I have managed to reserve a couple of
sunny spots for my future jujube trees. You cannot have too many of
these fruits. Assuming my plants will provide me bucket loads fruits
which is too much for fresh consumption, the fruits are said to dry
happily on the tree. And once dried they can be kept in a jar for a long
period time. They will serve as great additions to my soup. Height 60 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Rose Apple (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4666 days 18hrs Comments: - I came across the plant at a local nursery by chance and bought it home. Not sure whether it's going to survive through Melbourne's Winter, but worth a try. Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Feijoa (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4733 days 19hrs Comments: - I first tasted this fruit at work when my colleague brought it in from her home garden. The sweetness and slight tartness of the fruit tastes very much like a typical guava, although less aromatic, the soft and platable seeds makes up for it. These plants tolerate semi-shade pretty well and is very ornamental when in flower as the crimson red colours contrasts with the dark green foliage. It also makes a nice hedge too. I am having a toss between planting a hedge of lavenders or feijoas on the side fence of my front yard. Or should I interplant? Decisions, decisions. Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Avocado - Hass (A) (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4734 days 18hrs Comments: - The Hass variety is the third and last tree for my avocado collection. All the three plants are still in their pots but I will be planting them along side each to cover one side of the shed. The trees in return will get afternoon sun protection from the shed in the first couple of years. A win-win deal. I will plant the trees about 1.5 metres apart so hopefully they will dwarf each other as advocated by some gardening gurus. Planted: 2011 Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun 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 |
Mulberry - White Shahtoot (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4817 days 18hrs Comments: - The Red Shahtoot I bought last year produced fruits within 2 months, I
was so impressed with the performance that I decided to try out the White
Shahtoot as well. Both white and red varieties are said to tolerate clayey soil very well which is great because some parts of my backyard's soil is clayey, and the thought of reaping the fruits of these plants without the need to improving the surrounding soil quality is too good to be true. I ordered this tree from Daleys during one of the hottest weeks, and yet it looks most healthy. Very impressed. I hope the fruits taste as good as what is suggested. Planted: 2011 Height 60 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dragon Fruit - Pearl (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4817 days 18hrs Comments: - I took my kids for a walk around my area one day and saw a huge Pitaya plant grown in the front yard owned by an old Vietnamese couple. I asked the elderly man for a cutting and he ended upended a small cutting with the root intact for me. It was very nice of him. The Vietnam Dragon Fruit is sharing the same pot with the Yellow Dragon Fruit. I can't wait till ]my Yellow Dragon Fruit matures, so I can take some cuttings and give it to the elderly couple in return. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 13 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dragon Fruit - Yellow (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4817 days 18hrs Comments: - I planted the Yellow Dragon Fruit in the same pot as the Red Dradon Fruit (white flesh). Planted: 2011 Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Avocado - Bacon (B) (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4872 days 21hrs Comments: - Although Melbourne's weather may not need both type A and B avocado plants to help set fruits but surely it'll benefit and besides you can't have too many avocados. Bacon is said to be one of the most cold tolerant avocado plants so it is very suitable to grow in Melbourne and that it produces fruits relatively early, say in its third or fourth year. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 8 of 12 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Miracle Fruit Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4872 days 21hrs Comments: - Dec 2010 - This plant almost gone to the "Tried But Died" section because I transplanted the plant too many times unecessarily. However, after months and months of TLC the plant is putting out a couple of new leaves. April 2010 - This fruit is said to change the tastebud, so any sour fruit we eat will taste sweet without altering the original flavour. Apparently, this effect last within 2 hours after consuming the fruit fresh. I can hardly wait to try it myself. Plant prefers acidic condition with ph of 4.5 so I mulch it with pine barks to help it along. Planted in a pot in April 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 6 of 13 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mulberry - Red Shahtoot Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4872 days 21hrs Comments: - Dec 2010: Plant is already bearing about 1/2 dozen fruits, hope they don't drop off prematurely like a few of my persimmon trees. Oct 2010: A branch was broken when I opened the parcel but all is fine. The tree is now planted into 25cm pot, will plant in the ground autumn/spring next year. Can't wait to taste the fruit. Planted: 2010 Height 40 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 First Fruited: 2 Months from Purchase in Pot Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Grumichama - Black (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4873 days 18hrs Comments: - This plant is suited to warmer region and the taste of the fruit is said to be the equivalent to that the of cherries. And again the only way for me to test it out is to plant one myself. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Acerola - Florida Sweet Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4873 days 18hrs Comments: - I remember eating these fruits back in Vietnam, the mild sweet/sour taste of the fruit is nothing to rave about, but after finding out that it has one of the highest Vitamin C level compared to any other fruits I had to get hold of at least one plant. Planted in a 40cm pot. Planted: 2010 Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 9 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Guava Hawaiian (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4873 days 18hrs Comments: - Guava plants can be planted in Melbourne but will not produce full flavoured fruits compared to when planting in warmer regions further north. I'm fine with with that as long as the tree bears fruits for me. Dipping the fruits into salt (crushed with fresh chilli) will help enhance the sweetness of the fruit. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 17 of 22 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Black Sapote Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4873 days 18hrs Comments: - I get mixed reviews on the taste of this fruit, but the only way for me to try the fruit is planting one myself. Height 60 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fig Black Genoa (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4878 days 18hrs Comments: - I think it's a luxury to pick and eat figs from your backyard, and I'd love to try making fig jam once the trees are big enough to provide me with surplus fruits. Height 20 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fig White Adriatic (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4878 days 18hrs Comments: - I think it's a luxury to pick and eat figs from your backyard, and I'd love to try making fig jam once the trees are big enough to provide me with surplus fruits. Height 15 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Jerusalem Artichoke Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 17hrs Comments: - Jerusalem artichokes can easily be progated by tubers. I bought a couple from a local supermarket, bunked them in a pot and they sprang up in no time. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 13 of 23 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Mulberry - Black English (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 18hrs Comments: - Black mulberry is said to taste better than the white and red ones. I'll plant the other two varieties too and test it out. Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Persimmon - Nightingale (A) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 18hrs Comments: - Nightingale is an astringent variety producing large conical fruits similar to that of Hachiya. It is relatively small tree reaching 4m max so is very suitable backyard tree. Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 14 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Mandarin - Miho Wase (Satsuma) (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - 16/11/10: I had a closer look at two of my Japanese varieties today and finally noticed some new growth. Yippie! My daughter loves mandarins so it's great to have a few of these plants in our backyard. To date the two Japanese mandarin trees have not shown any growth whats so ever, they look exactly the same as when I first bought them. Well at least they still look healthy. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Height 60 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 11 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Mandarin - Imperial (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - The tree is doing well compared to my other two Japanese mandarin varieties, and is producing lots of new leaves. This may be due to the fact that it gets more sunlight. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lime - Tahitian (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - The tree was planted in a sunny but very windy spot and almost all the leaves were blown off during the Winter months. I got a bit worried but the tree has recovered and is producing lots of new leaves thanks to the recent rain. Height 1.2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination 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 |
Kumquat - Variegated (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - 09/11/10 - This tree is doing well with a few fruits hanging on the tip of the branches. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Kumquat - Nagami Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - 09/11/10 - This plant wasn't as vigorous as the other two kumquats, Meiwa and Calomondin, at the time of purchase. Added to that, it's leaves are constantly being devoured by the snails that there are hardly any leaves left on the tree. Not a good sign indeed. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 8 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Kumquat - Meiwa (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - The plant was doing quite well intially but with recent constant attacks by the snail I am not sure whether it will bounce back. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 7 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Persimmon - Fuyu (NA) (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - All of the 3 plants are planted in pots, they will eventually be planted in the ground in the following Winter. One of the plants is already producing 9 flower buds. Planted: 2010 Growing: In a Pot Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lemon - Meyer (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4897 days 21hrs Comments: - This variety is said to be a cross between a lemon and an orange so it doesn't have the true acidic/sour/tangy factor like Eurekas or Lisbon, but it's mild sweetness is good for making refreshing drinks. Planted in the ground in December 2009. Planted: 2009 Height 1.2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: Osmocote, Seasol liquid, comfrey Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Longan - Seedling Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - Longan is one of my favourite fruits. I am not sure how well it will cope in Melbourne's weather but definetly worth a try. I will be planting it against the north facing fence for maximum heat and sunlight. Planted: 2010 Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 7 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Persimmon - Flat Seedless (A) (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - Can't get enough of persimmons, I love the taste and texture of both the astringent and non astringent varieties and they are definetly one of the most decorative edible trees. Have to get a few more of other varieties. Planted in the ground in March 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 8 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
White CurrantCam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - I have three red currant plants so the white currant would be a good addition for colour contrast. Planted in the ground in October 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 30 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Loquat - Nagasakiwase (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - I bought this plant mainly for it's medicinal value. According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine loquats help to relieve cough by soothing the throat. I chose this Japanese variety because it is said to be high flesh/seed ratio. Planted: 2010 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Olive - Arbequina (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - This plant is said to set fruits early and is more suitable in warmer areas. Why did it buy it then? Well it was my husband who bought it. He knew I wanted an olive tree, so when he saw the trees at Bunnings he picked this tree out of the lot. ( *.* ) We planted this tree on the nature strip facing north/east. It has rather survived it's first Winter quite well, I guess olive trees in general are quite tough. There's hardly any growth in height but I see a lot of flower buds forming on the tree. Planted: 2010 Height 80 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 8 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Sichuan Pepper (Seedling)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Planted: 2010 Height 50 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Rhubarb Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - 09/11/10 - I don't know what variety this one is but I suspect it is "Victoria" because the stem is green with mild red colour at the base. I have never tasted rhubarb before so I really look forward sampling it soon. Planted in the ground in September 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 15 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Nashi Pear - Nijisseiki (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - This variety is self-fertile but will yield better with bigger fruits if it cross pollinates with another variety such Williams Pear. Planted in the ground in April 2010. Planted: 2010 Height 60 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Cross Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Arrowroot Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - This plant can be eaten fresh or cooked, has a delicately sweet taste with a crisp texture. A second stalk has shooted up with bright red flowers. Very pretty. Planted a tuber in the ground in April 2010. Height 40 Centimetres Qty: 1 Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 8 of 20 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Mandarin - Japanese Seedless (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - The plant label only says Japanese Seedless so I am not sure what variety it is. I hope it's an Okitsu Wase because I already have a Miho Wase. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Lapins (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - I bought this variety because I hear it is a good performer with large fruits. Please see Stella Cherry for pest control remedy. Planted in ground in September 2010. Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Van (Grafted)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - I bought this variety because I hear it is a good performer with large fruits. Please see Stella Cherry for pest control remedy. Planted in the ground in August 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Plum - Satsuma (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - I like the taste and texture of this plum, the tartness of the skin combines well with the sweet and soft flesh. Planted in the ground in September 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Santa Rosa 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 |
Asparagus - Mary Washington Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - I love asparagus, I am sure I'll like more once I munch on the fresh ones. My asparagus plants are doing ok but as not good as anticipated. Firstly, I didn't plant them deep enough and secondly, I might have chosen the wrong spot for them. They are exposed to the harsh afternoon sun and not to mention the strong wind which is blowing the ferns in all directions. Will buy more crowns next year to plant in more suitable areas. Planted in the ground July 2010. Also bought some purple asparagus seeds. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 20 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Wampee (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - The plant is still in its original pot to be planted in the ground soon. The luscious green leaves look very healthy. Height 40 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lime - Kaffir (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - The plant has produced abundance of healthy new leaves and one flower has emerged. Very elegant looking tree indeed. Planted in the ground in January 2010. Fruiting Months June Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Jaboticaba (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - 16/11/10: The plant has survived its first Melbourne Winter, and although there is no growth in height new leaves are forming on the branches. Very nice orangie bronze colour. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Small leaf variety. Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Kumquat - Calamondin (Grafted) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 17hrs Comments: - The Calomondin is planted next to the other kumquats, Meiwa and Nagami, but it seems to doing well compared to its counterparts. Planted in the ground in May 2010. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Pest Control: Please refer to Meyer Lemon for reference. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 13 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pomegranate - Rosavaya (Seedling) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 18hrs Comments: - Rosavaya is a variety from Russia producing elongated fruits. Although the appearance of the fruit is not as attractive as its American (Wonderful) counterpart, they make it up for the taste. The current size of the plant may be too small and fragile to be planted in the ground so I planted in a bigger pot until next Winter. Planted in bigger pot in September 2010. Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 12 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pomegranate - Wonderful (Seedling)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 18hrs Comments: - I saw this variety for sale at a supermarket the other, it is truly a gorgeous looking fruit almost rounded with crimson colour. The plant's current size may be too small and fragile to be planted in the ground so I planted in a bigger pot until next Winter. Planted in bigger pot in September 2010. Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
BlueberriesCam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 18hrs Comments: - Like raspberries, shop bought blueberries are expensive and are not at their best because they are picked too early. You need to plant your own blueberries in order to appreciate their maximum flavour and high anti-oxidant values. I want to plant as many varieties as my garden can fit in for an extended harvesting season and also for samplings. My current list is as follows: * Bluecrop (1 plant) * Bluerose (1 plant) * Brigitta (3 plants) Qty: 5 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
RaspberriesCam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 18hrs Comments: - Shop bought raspberries are expensive and are not at their best because they are picked too early. You need to plant your own raspberries in order to appreciate their maximum flavour and high anti-oxidant values. I want to plant as many varieties as my garden can fit in for an extended harvesting season and also for samplings. My current list is as follows: * Heritage (2 plants) * Wiliamette (2 plants) * Chilliwack (2 plants) Qty: 6 Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Aloe Vera (Cutting) Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4900 days 18hrs Comments: - Planted in the ground in May 2010. Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pineapple - F180 (Cutting)Cam's Edible FruitsUpdate: 4904 days 18hrs Comments: - Pineapples can be propagated by using the pineapple tops. Before planting into the ground or pot, let the tops dry in the an open area for a week or two and then pull a few of the lower layer leaves. My pineapple tops have been planted in the 20cm pots for nearly a year, they are still alive but hasn't grown much at all. Maybe need a sunnier spot and more feeding. Planted: 2009 Growing: In a Pot Qty: 5 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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