Wampa's Edible Backyard

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Wampa says... [1644 days 13hrs ago]

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

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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...967 days 1hrs
Turmeric roots in sw wa - Yes turmeric and gingers both grow very easily in Perth. Best to plant about September...968 days 5hrs
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...970 days 2hrs
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 ..975 days 1hrs
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..1259 days 3hrs
Pawpaws9 - Hi Julie, they are in 75 L grow bags..1260 days 4hrs
Pawpaws9 - Yes Pawpaws grow well in large pots as they don't have a huge root system. I have 8 growing in large grow bags and are producing fruit all year (Perth)...1261 days 4hrs
Coconut palms in nsw - Hi 2, I got her from a backyard seller south of the river, last year. He had a limited stock of them, so I'm unsure if he is still selling them...1643 days 14hrs
Graviola tree or soursop - For those in Perth, Tass1 Trees as well as Bloomings Nursery sell the Graviola tree. I have two of them and they grow remarkably well over here...1644 days 9hrs
Coconut palms in nsw - I'm from Perth and have a lovely Fijian dwarf coconut growing very happily. I don't own a greenhouse and even in the winter it has put out 3-4 new fronds without any special care. It is also in a large pot as I don't have a permanent place in the groun..1644 days 13hrs

Soursop ( Graviola ) ^8/10

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Update: 1259 days 11hrs

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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Papaya - Sri Lankan Red ^10/10

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Update: 1260 days 3hrs

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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Pepper - Black

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Update: 1260 days 3hrs

Comments: - Fast grower in warmer months.

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Cavendish Banana

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Update: 1260 days 3hrs

Comments: - Vigorous growers.

Qty: 10

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Blueberry Burst ^7/10

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Update: 1269 days 6hrs

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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Dwarf Coffee - Catuai

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

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

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Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

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

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Pineapple

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

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: 1269 days 8hrs

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

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Pepper - Black

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

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Ginger QLD

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

Comments: - So easy to grow and harvest.

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Passionfruit - Sunshine Splash

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

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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Monstera - Fruit Salad Tree

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Update: 1269 days 8hrs

Comments: - Never stops growing.

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Turmeric Orange ^10/10

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Update: 1644 days 8hrs

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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Sweet Potato - Sweet n Gold ^10/10

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Update: 1644 days 8hrs

Comments: -

Was sprouted from a shop bought tuber. So easy to grow.

Planted: 2012

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Sweet Potato - Sweet n Star

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Update: 1644 days 8hrs

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Galangal

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Update: 1644 days 8hrs

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Ice Cream Bean

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Update: 1644 days 8hrs

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Blueberry - Sunshine Blue ^9/10

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Update: 1644 days 23hrs

Comments: - Really nice, compact and evergreen. Likes to fruit all year round but has the most flowers and berries from about July through to Dec/Jan. Fruit are nice size and very sweet.

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

Planted: 2012

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

After Fruiting

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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