My Edibles: Stone Fruit VIC

Trixzie \'Pixzee\' Peach

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Unfortunately I planted this tree in a sheltered position which seems to prevent the fruit from becoming nice and sweet. Fruit size and color is good though.

Tree is now above the fence line and the fruit is much sweeter. 

The two bigest problems I have is leaf curl (which can be controlled by spraying at the right time), and earwigs which chew the skin of the developing fruit.

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 2001

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Yellow Mangosteen

Plum tree (Grafted) ^10/10

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This was already here when I moved in.  The first year I moved in, I had so much fruit, we couldn't eat it all.  I made some plum jam with some.  The rest I was giving it away in boxes.  The following year in winter I pruned it back hard  because I wanted the branches to start growing lower so a could reach the fruit and neaten up the tree.  That summer I got no fruit which I expected.  The next three years I got very little fruit.  I guess I pruned I bit to hard.

Fruiting Months January, February, December

Planted: 2004

Height 5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 2 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Mango - seedling (Seedling) ^9/10

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I forgot to label it so I can't remember what type of mango it is ( I'm hopeless like that). I planted it as a seed from a mango I bought from the supermarket 3 years ago.  It started off on my kitchen window ledge and is currently in the green house. It is doing great.  I currently have a few more seeds in production.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Nectarine - Fantasia (Grafted) ^9/10

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Bought it from the nursery as root stock this winter and planted it in the ground straight away with organic dirt and cow manure.  it is doing ok and has some fruit but doesn't seem to be thriving.  It is planted west facing and getting full sun.  I planted it next to my peach tree which is doing great guns.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Plum - Gulfgold (Seedling) ^8/10

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Bought this year at the market for $5 from an old italian guy.  You can't go wrong.  Obviously it was home grown, I suspect from seed.  Still in it's pot and doing well.

Planted: 2011

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Peach - Aztec Gold (Grafted) ^10/10

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Bought this 2 years ago as root stock from a nursery and planted in a pot.  Still in a pot and doing ok.  In winter I will transfer to ground.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Winter

Peach - Red Noonan (Grafted) ^9/10

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Got this from a nursery two years ago as root stock.  It's planted in pot. Haven't gotten around to planting it in the ground yet.  It's doing ok.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting, Yearly, Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Mango (Seedling) ^9/10

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I have various types growing from seed.  Don't ask me what they are, I forgot to label them.

Planted: 2011

Qty: 4

Pollination: Self Pollination

Prickly Pear (Cutting) ^9/10

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I got some cuttings off a neighbor and planted them in pots.  They have started to grow roots,  we'll see how they go.  I have to decide where to plant them.

Planted: 2011

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 6

Pollination: Self Pollination

Plum - Santa Rosa ^8/10

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Got from the market last year in pot and planted it this year in the ground near an old big plum tree that was already here when I moved in.  Mixed dirt with cow manure and compost. Used seasol a month ago. It seems to be doing ok.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Pear - Baby Face (Seedling) ^9/10

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I bought this fron the nursery this year as root stock and planted it in the ground staight away.  Mixed dirt with cow manure and compost.  North facing in full sun.  Seasoled it a month ago. So far it's doing well.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Apricot - Moorepark ^9/10

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Bought from the market in a pot 3 years ago.  Two years ago I transfered to ground.  It gets sun all day and is thriving.  Last year got one apricot, this year nothing but the tree looks great.

Planted: 2009

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Nashi Pear - Nijiseiki (Grafted) ^9/10

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Bought this from a nursery last year as root stock and planted in a pot.  This year I transfered it to the ground, dirt mixed with cow manure, next to my pink lady apple tree. North facing, full sun.  It's doing well.  Gave it some seasol a month ago.

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Dwarf Peach (Seedling)

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I had it in a pot for 3 years and two years ago I planted it in my front garden bed, which is west facing with plenty of sun.  It is thriving.  I have fruit this year.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination

Mango - Bowen (Seedling) ^10/10

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I think it is a Bowen.  Bought from Bunnings 3 years ago in pot.  Since then I have transplanted into a bigger pot.  It is thriving.  It is in a sheltered area. Has survived 2 cold winters.  This year is currently producing flowers.  Currently preparing ground for transplanting.  Do I need to clip the top of it before planting in ground?

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Mango - Bowen

Yellow Mangosteen

Plum - Yarrahapinni Blood

Peach - Tropic Snow

Peach - Red Noonan

Apricot - Trevatt

Cling-stone Yellow Peach

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Planted June 2009.

This peach tree was transplanted from my friend's garden. It is about 2YO when moved but it transplanted extremely well and bore flowers and fruit the first year on our property. The peaches are yellow clingstone and I have no idea what variety it is. They are crunchy and sweet and the favourite tree of my husband who has no interest in gardening.

Fruiting Months October, November, December

Planted: 2009

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Blood

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control: Lime Sulfur before bud swell but it still got a fair bit of leaf curl. Will do twice a year of lime sulfur.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question: If I want to control the size of this tree, should I trim it in spring/summer so that I allow it to have time to grow new shoots before it goes dormant in winter? If I trim it only in winter, wont I lose a season of crops??? 

Apricot - Divinity (Grafted)

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Early  season variety

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

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Plum - Mariposa (Grafted)

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Double grafted with Satsuma

Height 1.5 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Satsuma

Plum - Satsuma (Grafted)

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Double grafted with Mariposa

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Mariposa

Plumcot (Grafted)

Planted: 2011

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Shade

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Peach - Flordagold (Grafted) ^6/10

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good taste

Planted: 2010

Water Given in: Winter

Peach - Okinawa

Height 200 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: No

Mango - Bowen

Height 60 Centimetres

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: pig manure