QLD My Edibles

Mulberry - Dwarf Black ^10/10

Comments: - I have taken this plant to three places now. Uprooting it every time. It is a fighter and bounces back with a vengeance each time. Love love love this plant.

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pest Control: none

Mandarin - Emperor (Seedling) ^2/10

Comments: -

No fruit, No Flowers even after 4 years but I grew it from a seed and I feel that if I can grow a mandarin from a seed I can grow anything... Hopefully one day i might just get a fruit of it and then start another from it seeds...

Planted: 2006

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Chook Poop and Seaweed

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

Chooks and Seaweed to keep it strong

Organic Status:Certified

Question:

How do I get it to fruit...?

Custard Apple - Hilary White ^8/10

Comments: -

Yet to fruit.  Gets a fair bit of wind and we live on the water so I have had it staked.  Trying to keep growth under control as I am limited with space.

I have a few flowers on this tree now so am hoping the high winds don't blow them off!

I think I pruned it at the wrong time so didn't get fruit again this year.  I think I will just leave it alone this year and see what happens.

Planted: 2008

Height 6 Feet

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 30% in Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, Blood

Pest Control:

None at this stage.

Organic Status:Organic

Wampi (Cutting) ^8/10

Comments: -

Never tried fruit but review of the fruit in Subtropical Gardening Magazine sounded promising. Since planting in the ground in March 2010 growth has been rapid and dense, the folliage alone is quite attractive. By ground I mean sugarcane mulch and a handfull of coir peat as my whole garden is no-dig, no soil.

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: sugarcane mulch

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

none

Organic Status:Organic

Coffee K7 (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

Yes I am a huge fan of coffee trees and have made a few cups of coffee using my own beans. I am a huge novice but very much enjoy the understanding I get from doing it by myself. Even though I have quite a few plants I don't think I will be able to support my coffee addiction from them.

Fruiting Months June, July, August

Planted: 2005

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 3

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 30% in After Fruiting

Pollination: No

Cross Pollinator Variety: Catui

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Coffee Grounds

Pest Control:

Ants are the biggest problem.

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

Harvesting

Comments

test

Apricot - Moorepark (Grafted)

Comments: -

The most delicious wonderful fruit i have ever tasted. Firm on the outside, soft closer to the seed. Sweetness and acid well balanced. I never get many fruit as Toowoomba is just not cold enough, however the frut i do get are devine.

Fruiting Months November and December

Planted: 2006

Height 3.5 metres

Qty: 2

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Manure, blood and bone

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

Fertilise in summer. Fungicide before flower burst.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Yacon - Apple of the Earth

garlic (Seedling) ^8/10

Comments: -

flavours many dishes,natural pesticide for other veges, health benefits

Fruiting Months November and December

Planted: 2010

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Shade

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: well composted organic matter

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control:

none

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

where can we purchase Glenlarge variety

Avocado - Sheppard (B) (Grafted) ^6/10

Comments: -

needed one in the garden

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Question:

why has it barely started growing but has flower spikes on it?

Guava - Strawberry (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

When I was a kid we used to visit my great Aunt in AUckland and can remember sneaking to the front yard to pinch her guavas,eating them straight off the tree. She used to make incredible guava jelly . A clear dusky pink color and so sweet it made your salivary glands hurt.

When we moved to bundaberg one of the first fruit trees we planted was guava. . Last year we had a bumper group  and yes they were as wonderful as I remembered. A tart but sweet flavour. I know it sounds stupid but I reccon you can taste the Vitamin C. Your mouth feels fresh and clean afterwards. We made our guava jelly ,a little cloudy to be perfect but we will get better. Tasted great though.

This year the fruit were bigger and not nearly as numerous. The Bats  Birds and Possum didnt leave enough for jam ,just nibbles. We are planting more guava trees so in coming yars the animals will leave us more.

It stands 4-5 metres We have prunned the bottom branches from the tree and in summer it protects our raised garden beds from the heat of the sun. It is a striking tree, the leaves being a rich gren with smooth bark ,a reddy brown colour.  When the flowers are out there are little bees with blue bottoms that buzz around pollinating.

Over all a pretty tree with yummy fruit that encourages wildlife and beneficial bugs.

Raspberry - Heritage

Comments: -

I love eating raspberries all year round for breakfast.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May

Planted: 2007

Height 1.5 metres

Qty: 10

Fruit Harvest: 50 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2007 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: seaweed

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

Seaweed spray fortnightly and magpies.

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

Pomegranate - Wonderful ^10/10

Comments: -

Easy to grow. Great tasting. Pest resistant.

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Pest Control:

Question:

Berry - Thornless Loganberry ^9/10

Comments: -

it makes an excellent cover for an arbor... looks great and I've also got it tailing through the fence so eventually it will be a fully enclosed walkway and you wont see the separate structures - its great! :)

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

havent needed to!

Question:

when is the best time to prune and how much do I need to prune it by to get fruit (without losing all its growth)

(Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

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

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.

(Cutting) ^8/10

Comments: -

If you're a serious icecream eater then you know the best vanilla icecream is made with vanilla beans. However, they cost around $5 for a single bean, so I'm having a go at growing my own. My first plant was in the wrong position and was dug up by my dogs so it died but the second one is in a shadier spot and doing much better.

Planted: 2010

Height 2 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Hand Pollination

Peach - Dwarf (Grafted)

Comments: -

This dwarf White Peach was planted in 2008 and was growing shoots all along the trunk which were removed to encourage height but it is still very small - not quite sure what the problem is.

Planted: 2008

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

None required yet but following permaculture guides

Organic Status:Organic

Comments

My white Peach tree seems to be stunted. It just doesn't seem to want to grow taller. Not sure what the problem is...

Peach - China Flat (Grafted) ^5/10

Comments: - Miss being able to pick fruit from my garden and the supermarket products are all frozen

Fruiting Months November

Planted: 2007

Height 4 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pruned By: 25% in Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: all purpose

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Pest Control: not needed any yet but netting is possible

Organic Status:Certified

Question: How to stop the fruit dropping at a tiny size

Lemonade Tree (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Delicious juicy fruit that really do taste like lemonade. I make a jug of juice every weekend with the dropped fruit and add the juice of 1 blood orange for a beautifully pink coloured juice.

Fruiting Months July and August

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 3

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: cow poo seaweed

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Pest Control:

home made white oil for scale

Organic Status:Organic

Jakfruit - Gold Nugget (Seedling)

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Animal manures, blood

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Tangello - Minneola (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

This tree has been bearing 18 months after planting and has the most beautiful, very juicy fruit.  Tastes like inbetween a mandarine  and grapefruit We have 47 different trees and most come from Daleys nursery when we go for a drive to Kyogle.

Fruiting Months March, April, May

Planted: 2006

Height 6 Feet

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 15 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: chicken manure

When I Fertilise: Yearly and Spring

Pest Control:

Organic oil for leaf miner

Organic Status:Certified

Avocado - Hass (A)

Ceylon spinach. (Seedling) ^1/10

Comments: -

It is so easy to grow. A very vigorous and hardy vine. I started from seeds that were sown directly into the warm soil. We eat the tender shoots and leaves cooked in all sorts of dishes and raw in salads or on sandwiches.

I was first introduced to this plant when my children were little & we lived in Tonga. I took cuttings from a friends vine while in Fiji & when I got back to my own little garden in Tonga I simlpy stuck the cuttings into the soil. At that time I didnt know what the vine was really called. We just called it climbing spinach. When I came to Australia to live I wanted to plant some more but couldnt find it anywhere. I then knew that it had to have another name. So many years later when I was introduced to the internet I started my search all over again. I googled under all different headings to no avail. I then decided I would ask some nurserys to send me catalogues in the hope that I would spot a picture of my coverted vine.

It was in a Green Harvest Organic gardening resource guide that I thought I saw what looked like my vine. I cant tell you how thrilled I was to finally track down these seeds. My first purchase was for 5 packets, just in case something went wrong with my first lot of seedlings. True to form, with this extremly hardy vine, every single seed sprung to life!

I have since harvested my own seeds from the little red berries that come out in winter. I dried the seeds/berries out & have shared them with anyone that loves to grow their own vegies. I have also taken cuttings off my vines & shared them with friends as well. I have sent my harvested seeds to family & friends in other states of Australia trying hard to convert them into home vegie growers as this is the ideal plant to start with as very little care & attention is needed once it has taken off.

I know that Daley's deals in fruit & nut trees etc. and I have fruit and nut trees in abundance along with my vegies, but this wonderful vine is truely my all time favourite, so to make a story up about any other plant in my garden just wouldnt be true to me.

Mulberry - Dwarf Black (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

It tastes just like the old fashioned variety i remember from my childhood. The fruit is big and juicy and so refreshing.. mostly i love the size of my tree, this years will be my second crop.. and i hope to have enough to make a delicious mulberry pie.. mmmm

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Passionfruit - Panama Red (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

Very tasty, organic,cheap

Fruiting Months November

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: horse manure

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

chickens

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

(Grafted) ^8/10

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Water Given in: Spring

Lemon - Meyer (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Plentiful supply over long period, fresh crisp taste, easy care and very very juicy.

Fruiting Months February, March, April, May, June, July, August

Planted: 2005

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 300 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: fruit and citrus

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

Neem spray, Wild may fruit fly bottles, as required

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

Comments

Tastier, healthier and fresher than store bought options

Dwarf Orange - Washington Navel (Grafted)

Comments: -

Love the fruit and the fact that it is small enough to grow in a pot on the patio - it looks nice as well!

Fruiting Months March, April, May

Planted: 2004

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Fruit Harvest: 2 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic Lifter

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

milk spray and pest oil  to get rid of sooty mold

Organic Status:Organic

Sapodilla - Tropical (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

I JUST LOVE THIS TREE, IT JUST KEEPS GROWING & FRIUTING WITH LITTLE CARE, VERY HARDY, LOOKS GREAT & THE FRUIT ARE DELICIOUS.

Fruiting Months September, October, November

Planted: 2007

Height 1.2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 50 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Shade

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control:

NO SPRAYS, NOT AFFECTED BY ANY PEST

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

WHEN DO I PRUNE IT, AS THERE IS FLOWERS & FRIUT ON IT ALL YEAR ROUND & I JUST CAN'T PRUNE IT WHEN FLOWERING & BEARING

Monstera ^8/10

Comments: -

Fruit tastes yummy.   The children love it.   It grows and looks after itself.

Planted: 2003

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Never

Organic Status:Organic

Soursop (Seedling) ^7/10

Comments: -

It is a tree, though still small, that my father grew from a seed for me. I like the flavour and you can do a lot with the fruit like make ice-cream etc. Looking forward to it growing and fruiting.

Fruiting Months January, February, December

Planted: 2010

Height 0.5 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Yearly and Spring

Organic Status:Organic