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MD starts with ... Hi, I have got a black gold jackfruit tree (planted in Sydney) planted last year at the start of spring. The leaves are yellowing, not too sure if this is a natural occurence or there is lack of nutrients in the soil. I had planted the jackfruit using a couple of different types of manure, good compost and some slow release furtiliser. Can someone shed some light on this matter? Perhaps some tips on what is best in terms of fertiliser etc. Also any tips on growing the jackfruit as best I can in the climate of sydney. Feedback much welcome!Thanks!
| About the Author MD Sydney 5th June 2011 9:04pm #UserID: 5395 Posts: 2 View All MD's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Laisla says... I think the part of Sydney you are in will affect the amount of cold damage the plant will have to endure. If you are in the inner or eastern suburbs, it should do alright in a sheltered, sunny spot. But if it is in an exposed spot in the western suburbs, it may not do so well. I would feed it some sulphate of potash to help it endure the cold a bit better over winter, then switch to a nitogen-based fertilizer in spring to encourage growth. The bigger the plant, the more resistant to cold it will be. | About the Author 10th June 2011 1:08pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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HappyEarth says... I have a black gold down here in wollongong that has survive the last 3 winters where we have got down to 0.5C without a problem. It does tend to yellow a little in the winter like a lot of sub-tropical/tropical fruit trees. Rich www.happyearth.com.au | About the Author Wollongong 11th June 2011 7:52pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Thao Sydney 13th June 2011 10:00pm #UserID: 2074 Posts: 18 View All Thao's Edible Fruit Trees |
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John Mc says... Everything I've read about Jackfruit suggests they are not suitable for pots. It's like trying to grow a gumtree in a pot. I've had a couple of seedlings in pots for two years now but I know I'm going to have to get them in the ground to get any real growth. ATM they are 2 metres tall but very spindly. | About the Author JohnMc1 13th June 2011 10:34pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author MD Sydney 14th June 2011 5:49pm #UserID: 5395 Posts: 2 View All MD's Edible Fruit Trees |
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