Correy's Edible Backyard

Joined: 26/11/08 Updated: 25/03/20 Frost:
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA

About My Edible Backyard

Why Correy Love's Edible Plants

I love finding out about fruit trees and of course eating their fruit.

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Tutorial marcotting in steps air layering - Correy, would it work on blueberries? They rather hard to propagate by cuttings...Liked Answer 2422 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 2422 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 2422 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 3511 days 16hrs
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 3588 days 16hrs
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 3691 days 10hrs
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 3691 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 3969 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 3970 days 11hrs
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 3970 days 11hrs
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 3970 days 11hrs
Carob tree3 - carobs are dioecious so it is unlikely you have a hermaphrodite from bunnings unless it is stated specifically..Liked Answer 3970 days 11hrs
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 3970 days 11hrs
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 3970 days 12hrs
Tree id1 - Could it maybe be a Bauhinia? :)..Liked Answer 3971 days 14hrs
Tree id1 - That's what I would have guessed as well Nick.One leaf or pod would clinch it...Liked Answer 3971 days 15hrs
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 3971 days 15hrs
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Thunderstorms - Just had a short down pour of 21mm, can anyone beat this...Liked Answer 3984 days 10hrs
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 3988 days 5hrs
Is my guava flowering - Hey guys ive had this guava for awhile and its never fruited just wondering if its finally happening ..Liked Answer 3988 days 5hrs
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 3988 days 10hrs
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 3988 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 3988 days 13hrs
Mt - hi! what does it mean when a plant is (MT)?..Liked Answer 3988 days 13hrs
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 3988 days 13hrs
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 3988 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 3988 days 13hrs
Looking for guavas - Looking to buy apple gauava seedlings, please reply if interested in selling. s..Liked Answer 3988 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 3989 days 13hrs
Achacha2 - You'd think mine was made of plastic...Liked Question 3989 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 3989 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 3989 days 13hrs
Achacha2 - Anyone tried planting Achacha in the ground on the sunshine coast ?..Liked Answer 3989 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 3989 days 13hrs

Dwarf Banana

Correy's Edible Fruits
Update: 1668 days 7hrs

Comments: -

Taken a few cuttings of this one. It is very tiny and produces bananas close to the ground.

Pollination: No

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Libby1 says... [5524 days 3hrs ago]

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Babaco Cutting (Grafted) ^8/10

Correy's Edible Fruits
Update: 2227 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

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Mandarin - Imperial (Grafted) ^9/10

Correy's Edible Fruits
Update: 2227 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

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Loves Fruit Trees says... [3344 days 17hrs ago]

Wow Correy, how encouraging. It's great to see you have an Edibles page too!

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Dwarf Macadamia (Grafted) ^7/10

Correy's Edible Fruits
Update: 2227 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, Spring

Pollination: No

Question: Why are the leaves yellowing.

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Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

nitrogen maybe

Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

What do I need to get more nitrogen?

Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

coffee grounds could do it

Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

anything other then coffee grounds?

Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

fertiliser then

Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

How is it going now

Correy says... [5149 days 8hrs ago]

Not too bad but still very slow growing.

snoopy1 says... [3602 days 21hrs ago]

you know where to buy the seed for vinr Brazil to my email romildo258@gmail.com

Markmelb says... [3513 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

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Black Sapote - Ricks Late (Grafted) ^6/10

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Update: 2227 days 17hrs

Planted: 127

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Autumn

Summer

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting, Yearly, Winter, Spring

Organic Status:Organic

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Panama Berry (Cutting) ^10/10

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Update: 2227 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

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Farsideb says... [5545 days 13hrs ago]

Did you really gt 400 kilos of that little tree???

Correy says... [5542 days 9hrs ago]

Ahh thanks for picking that up... Meant to be 400 fruit per year.

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Dragon Fruit - Red (Cutting) ^5/10

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Update: 2227 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 Winter

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

Nothing seems to attack it. It is very hardy so far.

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

 

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wendyBellbirdPark1 says... [5554 days 5hrs 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... [5551 days 18hrs 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... [5548 days 6hrs 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... [5539 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.

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Mango - Florigon (Grafted) ^8/10

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Update: 2227 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

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Loves Fruit Trees says... [3344 days 17hrs 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... [3344 days 17hrs 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).

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Dwarf Apple - Tropic Sweet (Grafted) ^7/10

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Update: 2227 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

Spring

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

 

Organic Status:Organic

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Jimmy1 says... [5450 days 8hrs ago]

Keep us informed !!

Correy says... [5184 days 13hrs 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.

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Mango - Glenn (Grafted) ^6/10

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Update: 2227 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?

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Coffee K7 (Grafted) ^9/10

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Update: 2227 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

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MOODLUMANSIONS1 says... [5462 days 1hrs ago]

Correy says... [5146 days 12hrs ago]

How do you de-husk coffee

Correy says... [5146 days 12hrs ago]

It is best to buy a machine.

says... [5146 days 10hrs ago]

testing coffee

says... [5146 days 9hrs ago]

what do you mean by harvesting?

says... [5146 days 9hrs ago]

what do you mean by harvesting?

says... [5146 days 9hrs ago]

what do you mean by harvesting?

says... [5146 days 9hrs ago]

what do you mean by harvesting?

says... [5146 days 9hrs ago]

what do you mean by harvesting?

b1b2j3 says... [2495 days 18hrs ago]

MOODLUMANSIONS1 Just a suggestion. Try googlin for your questions?

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Acerola - Florida Sweet (Cutting) ^5/10

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Update: 3422 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)

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Update: 3422 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

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Dwarf Peach (Grafted) ^8/10

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Update: 3920 days 15hrs

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

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Lychee - Salathiel (Grafted) ^9/10

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Update: 3920 days 15hrs

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

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says... [5146 days 9hrs ago]

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Carambola Starfruit - Kary

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Update: 3920 days 15hrs

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

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Edward3 says... [1097 days 14hrs 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.

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Dwarf Mulberry - Black (Grafted)

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Update: 3920 days 15hrs

Comments: -

The dwarf black mulberry is quite sweet compared to other varieties of black mulberries I have tasted.

Pollination: No

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Blueberry - Sharpblue

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Update: 5530 days 11hrs

Pollination: No

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Lots a Lemon (Grafted) ^8/10

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Update: 5540 days 2hrs

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

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Jimmy1 says... [5450 days 8hrs ago]

What fertiliser do you use?

Correy says... [5146 days 17hrs ago]

I haven't been using any fertliser.

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Sugar Herb - Stevia (Cutting) ^8/10

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Update: 5628 days 9hrs

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

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