Skybow1's Edible Backyard
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25/01/25 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy Skybow1 Love's Edible Plants I am on an experimental adventure of developing a mini food forest in our backyard to become a little more self-sufficient, teach my young daughter about where food comes from and simply to just enjoy good, healthy, organic food from our own backyard. I'm also trying to incorporate bush foods to try that little bit of something 'different'. Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsSkybow1 Forum ContributionsFruit trees in the illawarra - Thanks so much for all these leads! I will certainly check them out. Great advice on the midyim berries, I might put a couple more in this weekend. Happy Earth's garden website has really inspired me. Their website provides a wealth of info. As I'm cl..3085 days 5hrs Fruit trees in the illawarra - I'm new to the gardening scene and have spent the last few months planning and developing an edible garden. I am located in the Illawarra region of NSW and looking for other people from this area to see what plants have been successful for you. Cheers,..3087 days 4hrs Lemon tree flowering like crazy is this - This is the first year mine is in too, and is flowering like crazy. I actually pulled about half of the flowers off so that the tree can put more energy and nutrients into developing decent fruit (fingers crossed). Skye..3087 days 4hrs |
Fruit Tree Forum LikesSkybow1 has LIKED the following:Fruit trees in the illawarra - There is another thread that you may wish to look at http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/forum/tropical-fruit-trees-successfuly-grown-in-sydneywollongongnewcastle3/ The Illawara seems to have quite a strong community of growers, so try visiting some of the com..Liked Answer 3085 days 5hrs Fruit trees in the illawarra - check out happy earth's garden, they are in the gong. http://www.happyearth.com.au/..Liked Answer 3085 days 5hrs Fruit trees in the illawarra - Hi Skye, There is an existing page in the forums that has already extensively discussed growing tropical fruits in Sydney/Wollongong, so be sure to search that up. Most if not all sub-tropical fruits and veg can be grown in Illawarra, as well as ma..Liked Answer 3085 days 5hrs |
Skybow1's WISH LISTRaspberry - AthertonCurrant - Red Currant - BlackDwarf Mulberry - Red Shahtoot Why Skybow1 wants it: - Have always wanted a mulberry tree but was worried about the staining. Now I just need to find somewhere to plant it. |
Macadamia - Bush Nut Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 4hrs Comments: - I am hoping to successfully incorporate bush foods in with my edible garden. Height 80 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice When I Fertilise: Spring Organic Status:Organic Question: I planted my macadamia tree in winter, and come spring have started to get brown patches on some of the leaves. The plant otherwise looks healthy at this stage. I can't see any sign of pests or anything on the underside of the leaves except for the same brown patches. What could this be? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Midyim - Copper Tops (Cutting)Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Height 20 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Pest Control: not yet required Organic Status:Organic Question: How long do these normall take to fruit? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Davidsons Plum - QLD (Seedling) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - An attractive tree with fruit growing on it's trunk. Our chooks got into it and ate all signs of the first fruit but there's more starting to grow now (Oct 2016). It seems hardy. Height 1.7 metres Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice Pest Control: Natural- Spiders seem to have made a home in the top which has controlled a short period of flying insects (fruit fly?). Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Mandarin - Japanese seedless (Grafted)Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Purchased from my council nursery on a whim, as we loved the seedless and thin-skinned variety of mandarin we would eat all winter-long in Japan. Hoping it takes off. As soon as the weather started to warm (September 2016) the plant started show good signs of growth with lots of green leaves and small, fragrant flowers. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice, animal manure When I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control: Not yet necessary. Companion planted with nasturtiums and garlic. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Orange - Valencia (Grafted) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Height 90 Centimetres Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice, animal manure When I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control: Not yet required. Companion planted with nasturtiums and lemon grass. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Finger Lime (Cutting) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Height 70 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice When I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control: Seems to attract spiders so hopefully that keeps pests to a minimum Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Lemon - Meyer (Grafted) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Quick growing. Flowred a whole lot not long after planting and looks very green and lush. Height 1.1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice, animal manure, blood and bone When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring Pest Control: Not yet required- have companion planted with onions, nasturtiums and lemon grass Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Red Fuji/Gala apple hybrid (Grafted)Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Planted in September 2016 and started to get some leaves several days after planting. The best of both world's my 2 favourite apples which fruit at different times and pollinate one another...all on one tree! Planted: 2016 Height 1.8 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice Pest Control: not yet required Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fig Black Genoa (Cutting) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Purchased from a local nursery during the winter and it started to suddenly come alive early September, 2016. Looking good so far with plenty of green foilage. Height 1.6 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice, animal manures Pest Control: no yet required Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Babaco (Grafted) (Grafted)Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Put in the ground (Wollongong) August 2016 and has now recovered and showing good signs of growth after being battered by strong winds and a cold front. Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice, compost, animal manure When I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control: not yet required 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 |
Yacon - Apple of the Earth (Seedling) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Planted in August 2016 and has taken really well so far. Base is heavy clay soil but I've been working on building the soil up and have planted this in a slightly raised area of the garden. Excited to try it when it's ready. Height 25 Centimetres Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 14 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Panama Berry (Cutting) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - Oct 2016- Took a battering in heavy winds for several days after we received and planted it. Hopefully it recovers. Height 60 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice, animal manure When I Fertilise: Spring Pest Control: Not needed so far Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 14 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Myoga Ginger (Seedling)Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 5hrs Comments: - A favourite from our time in Japan, and hoping that it will take relatively well to the Wollongong climate. Planted: 2016 Height 45 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice Pest Control: Not needed so far Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 7 of 13 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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Raspberry - Atherton (Cutting) Skybow1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3087 days 4hrs Comments: - Received some cuttings from a friend on two occassions, in winter, and spring, but neither time did they make it. Not sure why. Pollination: Self Pollination Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 6 of 16 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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