White4350's Edible Backyard

Joined: 26/11/08 Updated: 18/08/09 Frost:
Location: West Ryde

About My Edible Backyard

Why White4350 Love's Edible Plants

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Myoga Ginger ^1/10

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An interesting variety of ginger that flowers from the base of the plant, not the tip as with many others. It is the immature flower buds that are picked before they break the surface of the soil and become "green" due to sun exposure. Best grown in semi-shade and under 6 inches of mulch in cooler climes. Reach around under the mulch when the plant is growing strongly and pick the buds before they emerge. Slice and use fresh in salads for a sweet, mild crunchy ginger taste. Can be used in stir fries and braised dishes. Pickled in sweet mirin wine, it is a real treat. Easy to grow in pots with rich compost as the soil. Do not over water as this acn cause rotting of the rhizome.

Fruiting Months September, October, November, December

Planted: 2008

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 10

Fruit Harvest: 40 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: compost only

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

No sprays but do n ot overwater in cool conditions. Protect from hot dry winds.

Organic Status:Organic

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Peanut Butter Tree

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Chilli - Rocoto Tree (Seedling) ^3/10

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This cheerful shrub grows rapidly and responds to TLC but do not over-fertilise as with all capsicums / chilis. This produces all leaf and no fruit. The fruit is a good, medium hot, fleshy chili. Good for drying and powdering, or blending with vinegar, salt and oil, for a great chili paste. Easy propagation by seed which is black.

Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, November, December

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 60 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

After Fruiting, Autumn, Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter, compost

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

Needs the ocassional spray for caterpillers. Bunnings 3 in one whenever necessary. Fruit fly can infect it, so, be on guard.

Organic Status:Pesticides Used

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Cherry of Rio Grande

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Planted: 2008

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Pollination: No

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Horseradish (Cutting)

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Easy to grow. Needs only ordinary soil, thrives on neglect but a good watering when very dry is a help. Lift large roots, scrub clean of dirt and skin, grate, add salt and white vinegar for a hot spicey horseradish. Blend radish root with salt and cream for a rich horse radish cream. A blend of chili, garlic, ginger and horseradish, makes a great marinade for fish, pork and roast beef. A real sinus cleanser when suffering from colds and flu. Propagate via root cuttings, plant a few inches below the surface, water in well.

Fruiting Months September, October, November, December

Planted: 2005

Growing: In the Ground

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: a little dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Yearly and Spring

Pest Control:

The leaves suffer from caterpiller attacks and a spray must be used. I use Bunnings three in one successfully. (Insecticide, fungicide and miticide)

Organic Status:Pesticides Used

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