Susan's Edible Backyard

Joined: 22/08/10 Updated: 22/08/10 Frost: None
Location: wynnum , qld, australia

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Why Susan Love's Edible Plants

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Dwarf Peach

Susan's Edible Fruits
Update: 641 days 14hrs

Pollination: Self Pollination

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(Grafted) ^9/10

Susan's Edible Fruits
Update: 641 days 14hrs

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I think its wonderful to be able to grow peaches, nectarines and plums in a suburban backyard off the single tree.  An added bonus is the beautiful floral display at the end of winter when everything is looking a bit drab.  Last year was the first year I had significant fruit on it as its still quite small (approx 120 cm tall now) but this year it looks like it will even be more productive!!.  Had a problem with possums (or dog??) last year who attacked the bottom graft with the nectarines on it so I didn't get to taste those, but the peaches were delicious!  Am planning to cover the tree this year as the fruit ripens so hopefully will keep out all the critters who want a share of my harvest. I should take better care of it. Seriously, I don't water it at all unless we haven't had rain for a month and it still keeps growing.  The only pruning I do is to keep the grafts in check.

Fruiting Months September, October, November

Planted: 2007

Height 1.2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Shade

Water Given in: Winter

After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Just general citrus fertaliser

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

They recommend to spray tree with lime sulfer in winter to prevent leaf curl disease (which I forgot to do this year) Fingers crossed it will be fine.

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