Wampa's Edible Backyard

Joined:21/08/14 Updated:11/09/15 Frost:
Location: WOODVALE

About My Edible Backyard

Why Wampa Love's Edible Plants

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Wampa says... [4373 days 21hrs ago]

Just a young, enthusiastic person with many interests, growing stuff is just one of them...

Fruit Tree Forum Contributions

Wampa Forum Contributions
Plant id please1 - Thanks all, am leaning towards it being a cherimoya. It has grown well and very quickly without any care so will see what it does...3696 days 9hrs
Turmeric roots in sw wa - Yes turmeric and gingers both grow very easily in Perth. Best to plant about September...3697 days 12hrs
Plant id please1 - Thanks a lot, its a tough one as it could be either. The leaves do look very similar to a custard apple but not as broad. Will see if it flowers at some point then I can know for sure...3699 days 10hrs
Plant id please1 - Hi all, I am hoping someone may be able to help identify this plant. I know it is an edible as I remember planting the seed, but cannot for the life of me remember what it was. I am thinking it may be a guava, but just wanting other suggestions. It is in ..3704 days 9hrs
Pawpaws9 - I bought the bags from Jaylon in Malaga, they were quite reasonably priced from memory. I have 2 males, 4 females and 2 bisexual as they were grown from seed it was luck of the draw. I think you will enjoy growing them Julie as they are so easy and reward..3988 days 11hrs

Soursop ^8/10

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Update: 3988 days 19hrs

Comments: - Seems to grow really well in Perth, have already been using many of its leaves in tea (they also have a nice fragrance).

Planted: 2012

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Pepper - Black

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Update: 3989 days 11hrs

Comments: - Fast grower in warmer months.

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4 of 6 people found this review useful

Papaya - Sri Lankan Red ^10/10

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Update: 3989 days 11hrs

Comments: - Beautiful looking tree, fast grower and easy to look after. Fruits when young.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2012

Height 4 metres

Growing: In the Ground

First Fruited: 9 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

Haven't had a pest problem as yet.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Cavendish Banana

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Update: 3989 days 11hrs

Comments: - Vigorous growers.

Qty: 10

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Blueberry - Burst (PBR) ^7/10

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Update: 3998 days 13hrs

Comments: - Haven't tried the berries yet but it is currently loaded with immature fruits. The bush seems hardy and is growing well, doesn't go deciduous either.

Fruiting Months January, July, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2014

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

After Fruiting

Pollination: Cross Pollination

When I Fertilise: Yearly and Spring

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5 of 9 people found this review useful

Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back

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Update: 3998 days 15hrs

Comments: - Never stops growing and produces ornamental blue fruits.

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0 of 2 people found this review useful

Dwarf Coffee - Red Catuai

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Update: 3998 days 15hrs

Comments: - Fruits relatively young and flowers are lovely and fragrant.

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5 of 15 people found this review useful

Pineapple

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Update: 3998 days 15hrs

Comments: - I just stick the tops in the ground and they take off. Fruits between 9-18 months after planting depending on season.

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Dwarf Samoan Coconut

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Update: 3998 days 15hrs

Comments: - Growing really well, now 3.5 years old.

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3 of 10 people found this review useful

Pepper - Black

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Update: 3998 days 16hrs
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Ginger QLD

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Update: 3998 days 16hrs

Comments: - So easy to grow and harvest.

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1 of 3 people found this review useful

Passionfruit - Sunshine Splash

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Update: 3998 days 16hrs

Comments: - Hard to find a better passionfruit. Fruits are huge and always full of pulp. Easy to grow as well even in sand.

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6 of 11 people found this review useful

Monstera - Fruit Salad Tree

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Update: 3998 days 16hrs

Comments: - Never stops growing.

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6 of 18 people found this review useful

Turmeric - Orange ^10/10

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Update: 4373 days 16hrs

Comments: -

Stuck some rhizomes in the ground and they grew a few days later. I now have heaps of turmeric plants and they are so easy to grow. Keep them in the shade during hot sunny days.

Planted: 2012

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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9 of 22 people found this review useful