Correy's Edible Backyard
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25/03/20 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy Correy Love's Edible Plants I love finding out about fruit trees and of course eating their fruit. Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum LikesCorrey has LIKED the following:Tutorial marcotting in steps air layering - Correy, would it work on blueberries? They rather hard to propagate by cuttings...Liked Answer 2541 days 11hrs Tutorial marcotting in steps air layering - Some examples of plants that you can try this technique on are Lychee, Longans, Also Magnolias, Jakfruit, Figs, Shahtoot Mulberries. What other plants have you tried/failed with marcotting? If you can subscribe or like this youtube over at our chann..Liked Question 2541 days 11hrs Tutorial marcotting in steps air layering - Hi Julie, Could be worth a shot. Blueberries are usually propagated from cuttings however this is because nurseries have lots of extra tools to have success like hot houses. If you are unsuccessful growing them from cuttings then try marcotting. A nur..Liked Answer 2541 days 11hrs Pawpaws7 - It is a girl but the clustering habit can give the appearance of a bisex in some like this one...Liked Answer 3630 days 15hrs Qa to glenn walton qld arboricultural association - Glenn Walton is the President of the Queensland Arboricultural Association Inc and has agreed to do his best to answer some tough questions relating to Arboriculture. He is also the owner of http://brisbanetreeexperts.com/ If anybody else has some que..Liked Question 3707 days 15hrs Spring quiz competition ii - The Spring Quiz is back with another 25 fruit riddles. Winner gets the plant of their choice including delivery, subject to availability. The quiz is designed to be tricky and thwart brainless search engine abuse. Last year there were only three entries a..Liked Question 3810 days 9hrs Spring quiz competition ii - Here are the questions. You have until midday Sunday 14th. The other rules and entry requirements were mentioned in my previous post. Winners and answers with e..Liked Answer 3810 days 10hrs Passionfruit27 - I recently bought two sweetheart passionfruit plants of Daleys stock and now I want to know how to grow them? What to feed them? How many wires do I grow them on? How many laterals do I let them have? thank you..Liked Question 4088 days 17hrs Guava tees in melbourne - Starling, It took a while but I think the recent heatwave we had in Sydney had something to do with it. It's cool today but the rest of the week will be hot again...Liked Answer 4089 days 10hrs Olive trees2 - Can't comment on ability to grow olive trees in FNQ however we have olive trees here in Maryborough which are growing but do not fruit. From my understanding for olives to fruit you need a series of some 7/10 consecutive mornings below 10 degrees for fru..Liked Answer 4089 days 10hrs Olive trees2 - I live in Far North Queensland where the climate is hot humid and of very high rainfall. As a gardener with limited experience I have been confused by the advise of different local nurseries. One stocks olive trees and states they are suitable for this..Liked Question 4089 days 10hrs Carob tree3 - carobs are dioecious so it is unlikely you have a hermaphrodite from bunnings unless it is stated specifically..Liked Answer 4089 days 10hrs Carob tree3 - i have a carob tree that i bought from bunnings ..it is nearly 7 years old, it has flowered the last three years ,but has not produced any fruit.can you help explain why..thankyou..Liked Question 4089 days 10hrs Tropical low chill peaches - hi have bought what i imagine are two low chill peaches because it said tropical peaches on the label a San Pedro and a maravilha just want to know if anyone has these and what there opinion is on them? thanks fruitlovermyles..Liked Question 4089 days 11hrs Tree id1 - Could it maybe be a Bauhinia? :)..Liked Answer 4090 days 14hrs Tree id1 - That's what I would have guessed as well Nick.One leaf or pod would clinch it...Liked Answer 4090 days 14hrs Grumichama6 - I have a grumichama about 5yrs old and 2.5 mtrs high healthy no apparent problems, for two years it has flowered profusely and I mean totally white with flowers but no fruit.The area around the flowers eventually become covered with a web like structure a..Liked Answer 4090 days 14hrs - ..Liked Answer 4100 days 12hrs Thunderstorms - Just had a short down pour of 21mm, can anyone beat this...Liked Answer 4103 days 9hrs Preparing soil blueberries - Hi Julie While waiting for someone more knowledgeable to help with your query, I will say that I do vaguely remember reading somewhere that if you don't notice any improvement after 3-4 wks, then do another application. This is what I did with my jab..Liked Answer 4107 days 4hrs Is my guava flowering - Hey guys ive had this guava for awhile and its never fruited just wondering if its finally happening ..Liked Answer 4107 days 4hrs Fig fruit1 - Don't know what sort of eatable fig it is. My pop planted it over 30 years ago. Does not flower or fruit. Can I do anything to make it fruit?..Liked Answer 4107 days 9hrs Mt - MT means Mega Tube which are much smaller than a 140mm pot size or . They are much smaller and will take a lot longer to get settled in. You can view what they look like here: http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/Plant-Pot-Size.html#MT And compare to the ..Liked Answer 4107 days 12hrs Where can i buy ackee fruit tree - Hello I would like to know where in Australia I can buy an ACKEE fruit tree which Jamaican people make food from the fruit. Is there a Nursery in Australia who sells ACKEE FRUIT TREES, also PLANTAIN TREE & BREADFRUIT TREES. Is there a place where I can bu..Liked Answer 4107 days 12hrs Mt - hi! what does it mean when a plant is (MT)?..Liked Answer 4107 days 12hrs Whitefly - I live in Hillarys near the ocean we have moved here about ten months ago from the foothills. I have whitefly everywhere when I walk near my plants they fly up in the air. I sprayed with dish washing detergent, still there tonight I sprayed with Eco Oil a..Liked Answer 4107 days 12hrs Mango tree question - Hi Walter, I think you can prune about a third of the branches after fruiting, to keep it a manageable size and increase air circulation. You won't get fruit for a while on the pruned branches I think, that's why not to do all in the one year. They s..Liked Answer 4107 days 13hrs Mango tree question - Do you actually prune a large mango tree, such as the R2E2? If so, what time of the year do you do it?..Liked Answer 4107 days 13hrs Looking for guavas - Looking to buy apple gauava seedlings, please reply if interested in selling. s..Liked Answer 4107 days 13hrs Grafting finger limes - Anybody tried multi grafting finger limes? I'm thinking I might use the rainforest pearl as rootstock and graft on some better varieties. cheers ..Liked Answer 4108 days 12hrs Achacha2 - You'd think mine was made of plastic...Liked Question 4108 days 13hrs Achacha2 - Mike, I can donate an Achacha or two if you don't have any. They are around two yo. All those gingers you sent over the past year/s are doing exceptionally well. ..Liked Question 4108 days 13hrs Achacha2 - Hey Mike am desperate to get seeds of the casabanana again, let me know what you think of the flavour of the fruit. I had a vine get to flowering stage but it died in one of the coldest winters. It is supposed to be perennial but it never reshot. I'm sur..Liked Question 4108 days 13hrs Achacha2 - Anyone tried planting Achacha in the ground on the sunshine coast ?..Liked Answer 4108 days 13hrs Achacha2 - Although I'm not on the Sunshine Coast, my seedlings are doing well enough a lot further south. They are pretty slow to establish, as are all the Garcinia sp. but I have some promising new growth this season on my specimens which are planted in the groun..Liked Answer 4108 days 13hrs |
Dwarf BananaCorrey's Edible FruitsUpdate: 1787 days 6hrs Comments: - Taken a few cuttings of this one. It is very tiny and produces bananas close to the ground. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 13 of 26 people found this review useful CommentsLibby1 says... [5643 days 2hrs ago]* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Babaco Cutting (Grafted) 8/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - I have gotten a few fruit off it now. Even in the pot it looks huge and is holding it's fruit quite well. During the winter it was carrying about 3 fruit but they didn't really ripen like they did during summer. I personally love the taste it is great. Nice and sour with a bit of sweetness and very creamy. The pulp though is disgusting make sure you get rid of every skeric. Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December Planted: 2005 Height 1.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 3 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 50% in Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: all round fertiliser When I Fertilise: Yearly Pest Control: I find that a little spider likes to hide under the leaves and this causes the leaves to curl up. If it did get too bad I would prob try and spray it with something but haven't needed to yet. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 13 of 30 people found this review useful Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy![]() ![]() ![]() |
Mandarin - Imperial (Grafted) 9/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - Easily the most successfull tree. It fruits for months and months with more fruit then you can eat. The taste is great but there are quite a few seds. Fruiting Months May, June, July Planted: 2002 Height 5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 20 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Autumn Pruned By: 40% in Summer Pollination: No When I Fertilise: When Fruiting Pest Control: We do get lots of aphids on it and I tried white oil however the tree is just so big there is enough leaves for the aphids and the tree to survive. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 17 of 23 people found this review useful CommentsLoves Fruit Trees says... [3463 days 16hrs ago]Wow Correy, how encouraging. It's great to see you have an Edibles page too!* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() |
Dwarf Macadamia (Grafted) 7/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - Very slow growing but I got fruit very quickly. Fruiting Months April and May Planted: 127 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 20 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Autumn, Winter, Spring Summer, Autumn, Winter, SpringPollination: No Question: Why are the leaves yellowing. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 24 of 41 people found this review useful CommentsCorrey says... [5268 days 8hrs ago]nitrogen maybeCorrey says... [5268 days 8hrs ago] What do I need to get more nitrogen?Correy says... [5268 days 8hrs ago] coffee grounds could do itCorrey says... [5268 days 8hrs ago] anything other then coffee grounds?Correy says... [5268 days 8hrs ago] fertiliser thenCorrey says... [5268 days 8hrs ago] How is it going nowCorrey says... [5268 days 8hrs ago] Not too bad but still very slow growing.snoopy1 says... [3721 days 21hrs ago] you know where to buy the seed for vinr Brazil to my email romildo258@gmail.comMarkmelb says... [3632 days 16hrs ago] Hi Correy- wondering if you could put an update photo of your Dwarf Macca with something to show / compare size currently - Thanks Mark* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Black Sapote - Ricks Late (Grafted) 6/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Planted: 127 Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Water Given in: Autumn SummerPollination: No When I Fertilise: When Fruiting, Yearly, Winter, Spring Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Panama Berry (Cutting) 10/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - Make sure you spit out the skin as it can be a bit bitter the seeds inside are very sweet. They do like a lot of water when they are fruiting I think. If you are growing them in a pot them make sure that you keep the water up to them. During Winter they look prety sick but once spring comes around they green up. Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, December Planted: 2006 Height 1.2 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 400 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Autumn and Spring Pruned By: 30% in Summer and Spring Pollination: No When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 15 of 22 people found this review useful CommentsFarsideb says... [5664 days 12hrs ago]Did you really gt 400 kilos of that little tree???Correy says... [5661 days 8hrs ago] Ahh thanks for picking that up... Meant to be 400 fruit per year.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() |
Dragon Fruit - Red (Cutting) 5/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a full sun position and I think this is why I haven't been getting fruit. It has however started to take over the palm tree and has now climbed about 3meters. If it get's high enough with enough sun then I reakon I could be in for some success. Planted: 2005 Height 3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Winter Autumn and WinterPollination: No Pest Control: Nothing seems to attack it. It is very hardy so far. Organic Status:Organic Question:
Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentswendyBellbirdPark1 says... [5673 days 4hrs ago]What sort of support does this plant need? I would like to grow one but am unsure what to plant it on or near?Correy says... [5670 days 17hrs ago] I have it growing up an old palm tree but around Brisbane they have them growing up 1m fences in full sun and have a lot of sun which is the most important ingredient for them.says... [5667 days 5hrs ago] Wendy: I have seen them growing in Inala on fence posts 1m high in full sun. I used a palm tree which is going prety good. They will grow up prety much anything.JohnMc1 says... [5658 days 1hrs ago] Hi Wendy, I bought one of those 100mm round posts from Bunnings, about 1.8m long. I dug a hole about 600mm deep and rammed the dirt in back around the pole. A spirit level makes for a nice professional plumb finish. It will be there for many years.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Mango - Florigon (Grafted) 8/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - I haven't tasted the fruit yet but I could get some this feb. I probably should cut them off because it is too young but I am keen to taste it. Fruiting Months February and March Planted: 2007 Height 0.8 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 20% in Spring Pollination: No Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 6 of 6 people found this review useful CommentsLoves Fruit Trees says... [3463 days 16hrs ago]Maybe leave One on the tree....aye? Could have to be careful....looks pretty small. I have to take my lemons off (about 10 mths).Loves Fruit Trees says... [3463 days 16hrs ago] Maybe leave One on the tree....aye? Could have to be careful....looks pretty small. I have to take my lemons off (about 10 mths).* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Apple - Tropic Sweet (Grafted) 7/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - Still early days. I have had problems with ants but have temporarily solved by moving the pot periodically (2009 Aug) I have got some very promising flowers already. Fruiting Months November and December Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 2 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring SpringPollination: No Pest Control:
Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 4 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [5569 days 7hrs ago]Keep us informed !!Correy says... [5303 days 12hrs ago] I have had a few more apples off this tree this year but unfortunately I have developed a love for Fuji apples and I can't grow them here in my hot environment.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() |
Mango - Glenn (Grafted) 6/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - The first year I got this plant instead of taking off the flowers I let it fruit and although a possum took one there was still one left for me. The texture was by far the best I have ever had. It was almost like butter it was that amazing. Fruiting Months February and March Planted: 2004 Height 2 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 2 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 30% in Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: All Round Fertiliser When I Fertilise: When Fruiting Pest Control: Defenitely need some fungal spray. Last season was bad and I lost all my very promising mangos. It could have been a really bad season (2008) though for mangos because I notice a lot of other trees that fruited in previous years did Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: What brands of fungus spray would be good for this? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 8 of 13 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() |
Coffee K7 (Grafted) 9/10![]() Update: 2346 days 17hrs Comments: - Yes I'm 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 Spring Pollination: No Cross Pollinator Variety: Catui Fertiliser or Organics Used: Coffee Grounds Pest Control: Ants are the biggest problem. Organic Status:Organic Question: Harvesting Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 27 of 39 people found this review useful CommentsMOODLUMANSIONS1 says... [5581 days 1hrs ago]Correy says... [5265 days 11hrs ago] How do you de-husk coffeeCorrey says... [5265 days 11hrs ago] It is best to buy a machine.says... [5265 days 9hrs ago] testing coffeesays... [5265 days 9hrs ago] what do you mean by harvesting?says... [5265 days 9hrs ago] what do you mean by harvesting?says... [5265 days 9hrs ago] what do you mean by harvesting?says... [5265 days 9hrs ago] what do you mean by harvesting?says... [5265 days 9hrs ago] what do you mean by harvesting?b1b2j3 says... [2614 days 17hrs ago] MOODLUMANSIONS1 Just a suggestion. Try googlin for your questions?* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() ![]() |
Acerola - Florida Sweet (Cutting) 5/10![]() Update: 3541 days 4hrs Comments: - Hopefull this year the fruit will set. I have had a few small pink flowers but they haven't set yet. I think it is a good looking plant. The leaves are quite small and it seems to really like the pot it is growing in. Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: No Pest Control: None needed so far. Organic Status:Organic Question:
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Grapefruit - Star Ruby (Grafted)![]() Update: 3541 days 4hrs Comments: - Yes it's sour but still very tasty. I am so happy with it that I am happy to just cut it up and eat it like and orange. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 6 of 15 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach (Grafted) 8/10![]() Update: 4039 days 14hrs Comments: - Now this little plant stays small and definitely needs a great sunny position. Early sun preferably. I did get fruit however I got fruit fly as well. Next season I need to be far more vigilant. Fruiting Months January and December Planted: 2007 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: No Pest Control: I Organic Status:Organic 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 ![]() ![]() |
Lychee - Salathiel (Grafted) 9/10![]() Update: 4039 days 14hrs Comments: - New shoots in spring. So far no flowers. I Have had a casualty for this variety but got another one as it is meant to be worth it . Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 9 of 19 people found this review useful Commentssays... [5265 days 8hrs ago]testsays... [5265 days 8hrs ago] test* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Carambola Starfruit - Kary![]() Update: 4039 days 14hrs Comments: - It is only young. I did actually get 1 fruit first year but the possum got it. I have tasted this variety from the orchard in Daleys Nursery and it is very juicy and incredibly tasty. They crop really well but fruit fly may be a problem if you are not onto it. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 9 of 12 people found this review useful CommentsEdward3 says... [1216 days 13hrs ago]I found that fruit fly is not the problem, but moths which lay eggs and small grubs then enter the middle of the fruit.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mulberry - Black (Grafted)![]() Update: 4039 days 14hrs Comments: - The dwarf black mulberry is quite sweet compared to other varieties of black mulberries I have tasted. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 11 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() ![]() |
Blueberry - Sharpblue![]() Update: 5649 days 10hrs Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 17 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lots a Lemon (Grafted) 8/10![]() Update: 5659 days 1hrs Comments: - Amazing just how many lemons crop on this tiny thing. Fruiting Months January, February, March, April Planted: 127 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 10 Fruit Per Year Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 5 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [5569 days 7hrs ago]What fertiliser do you use?Correy says... [5265 days 16hrs ago] I haven't been using any fertliser.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy ![]() ![]() |
Sugar Herb - Stevia (Cutting) 8/10![]() Update: 5747 days 8hrs Comments: - you can easily replant just split them in half. They are fun to eat and leave a good taste in your mouth. Planted: 127 Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 0.2 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 0.5 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Low Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 10 of 13 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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