Val3's Edible Backyard

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Persimmon - Does anyone know where there is a persimmon farm near Perth? The suggestion to get tree from there sounds good to ensure it is self fertile...5483 days 20hrs
Cape gooseberry - I have cape gooseberry bush that has lots of flowers but never produces fruit - the little paper cups just fall off whilst still green. Sometimes the leaves darken then yellow and fall off too. Is this a fertiliser problem?..5708 days 19hrs
Persimmon - Thanks for that suggestion. I have other plants in garden including citrus, that are OK, but tend to lose iron. I was wondering if fuyu need acid soils? Perth soils are chronically alkaline and sandy...5942 days 0hrs
Blueberrry brown leaves - Blueberries do not like wet feet - in particular Sharp variety - good drainage is essential. They also need acid soil..5946 days 5hrs
Persimmon - I have a fuji fruit whose leaves yellow on edges and curl and go brown on the edges. I have mulched it and try to keep water up to it - though it has been very hot over last month. I have also added thrive liquid to see if this helps. It commenced shoot..5946 days 5hrs