Tropicalsanders's Edible Backyard
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19/08/09 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy Tropicalsanders Love's Edible Plants
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Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsTropicalsanders Forum ContributionsSupports for climbers - Could someone tell me what the best support for boysenberries and rasperries are, i have my 2 in pots and i have new canes going everywhere and i really dont know what the best support would be, any ideas?..5628 days 17hrs Passionfruit2 - i also have a passionfruit that is growing well, has been in for over a year, has had flowers, but then i dont see any fruit, i fertilize regularly too. i didnt get it from Daleys though, all my other fruit trees are doing great...5650 days 23hrs Citrus problem - I have a lime tree, i think it is, the leaves are very nice , i have had 1 flower last year and then the tiny fruit dropped off in the early stages. this tree isnt a young one, it was in the garden when we moved there 2.5 years ago. Last year i pruned i..5650 days 23hrs |
Dwarf Peach (Grafted) 10/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5357 days 20hrs Comments: - Lovely shape and nice and small. It is just having its first few blossoms and new leaves. Older leaves have just dropped also. Fruiting Months November and December Planted: 1997 Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: white oil Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: Should I leave these blossoms or take them off? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Lime - Tahitian (Grafted) 6/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5357 days 20hrs Comments: - Also another citrus which gives me grief with the shrivelling up of leaves and diseases. Had a few fruit this year, very nice limes. Fruiting Months March, April, May Planted: 1997 Height 80 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 20% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for citrus trees When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: white oil Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: ? about pruning, when and how much. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Raspberry - Williamette (Grafted) 10/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - Long canes and lots of fruit. Fruit quickly ripens. I would go out every morning and take at least 1 off to eat. Fruiting Months January, February, August, September Planted: 1997 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 80% in After Fruiting, Autumn, Winter Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for fruit trees When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: None Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy  |
Fig Black Genoa (Grafted) 6/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - Strange shape tree. Fruiting Months August and September Planted: 1997 Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 10% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control:
Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: Should I prune this fig back.? I dont know how much to take off and when to do it. How long should I leave fruit on before picking. I have in the past taken fruit off, being dark brown thinking it was ripe, only to find it wasnt. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Orange (Grafted) 7/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - Like all citruses, can have diseases and pests. Fruiting Months July, August, September Planted: 1997 Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 20% in After Fruiting Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: white oil Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: How much can I prune this back? and when. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mandarin (Grafted) 5/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - A painful tree. leaves always have pests. no fruit. Planted: 1997 Height 80 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 20% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for fruit trees When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: white oil Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: ? about pruning, when and how much? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mango - Irwin (Grafted) 10/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - This little tree is such a lovely shape. I had 1 heavy mango on it earlier this year after having hundreds of flowers. Fruit was large and orange. Could have been riper though when I ate it. Fruiting Months March Planted: 1997 Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 30% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic lifter for fruit trees When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: White Oil and other if needed. Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: What is the tiny dots all over the leaves? what can i do about them. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 11 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Grape - Pink Iona (Grafted) 6/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - Had some healthy growth last year but I have it near a large lime tree not sure if it gets too much shade. Planted: 2002 Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Low Sun Water Given in: Winter Pruned By: 80% in Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: White oil Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: Should I move the grape or will I do more damage? Did I cut it back too much? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 10 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Miracle Fruit 5/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - slow growing bushy plant. no fruit yet after 2 years. Planted: 1997 Height 30 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for fruit trees When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: white oil Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: Not sure whats happening with this one, doesnt seem to be growing much and no fruit. Am I doing something wrong. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 7 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Berry - Boysenberry (Grafted) 9/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 19hrs Comments: - A rampant climber, wanting to root itself into the ground wherever it lands. Very prickly. Havnt had alot of fruit. Fruiting Months January and February Planted: 1997 Height 7 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 20% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control:
Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: How much can I cut this back. should I have pruned to the ground? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mulberry - Black (Grafted) 10/10 Tropicalsanders's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 20hrs Comments: - Fantastic tree - last season gave me heaps of fruit, takes a while to ripen. this year i have hundreds of fruit on my tree. Fruiting Months August and September Planted: 1997 Height 2 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pruned By: 30% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter When I Fertilise: Winter Pest Control: white oil when needed Organic Status:Partially Organic Question:
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