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Mark starts with ... I've been trying to research the various varieties of Custard Apple (Atemoya) and compare them before planting one in my garden here in Brisbane. I've been told that African pride is a slightly smaller tree but is quite seedy, also that it is the easiest to produce a crop from without hand pollination. Presumably Pinks Mammoth and Hillary's White have larger fruit, less seeds and definitely require hand pollination. On the webpage Gefner is said to "not perform as well" as African pride, but does this just refer to cropping or taste as well? I don't have any idea really about Daley's "Late Gold" variety, is it the same as the "Maroochy Gold" variety I've read about on the queensland dpi website? Maroochy Gold and KJ Pinks are also mentioned as new varieties, does anyone know if it's possible for a home gardener can source these in Brisbane? (assuming that Maroochy Gold isn't the Late Gold) What about fruit quality? Can anyone give taste comparisons of the various varieties? Lots of questions I know, any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! | About the Author Mark7 Brisbane 21st August 2008 3:35pm #UserID: 1266 Posts: 1 View All Mark7's Edible Fruit Trees |
HappyEarth says... Hi Mark, I might be able to answer some of your quetsions here: Pinks mamomth definately for taste, but african pride for ease of growing (no hand pollination) and yield. KJ Pinks and probably maroochy gold are patented and i doubt you will be able to easily source any stock of these varieties in the near future. Let me know if you can!!! Hope this helps, Rich www.happyearth.com.au | About the Author Wollongong 22nd August 2008 9:08pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mark says... Thanks Rich! I suspected that was the case with KJ Pinks and Maroochy Gold, I certainly can't source them :) Good to know Pinks Mammoth (and presumably Hillary's White?) have an edge in taste as subjective as that can be. Any idea about how Gefner and Late Gold fit into the mix? Between Pinks Mammoth and African Pride for pollination? Anyone know if Late Gold fruits later in the season as it's name suggests? Thanks Mark | About the Author Mark8 23rd August 2008 9:06am #UserID: 1269 Posts: 3 View All Mark8's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mark says... Hi Shaun, As soon as they are back in stock I sure will :) I'm hoping to put in an Atemoya as well though. Just can't decide on the variety. Late Gold may be the way to go if it will extend my season, but if it doesn't then African pride may be a better height for the garden, and a Pinks Mammoth Strain may taste better, maybe Gefner is a compromise? So it kind of depends on a bit on the characteristics on Late Gold and Gefner. Cheers Mark | About the Author Mark8 24th August 2008 7:57am #UserID: 1269 Posts: 3 View All Mark8's Edible Fruit Trees |
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