Jimmy's Edible Backyard
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11/02/14 Frost: Low About My Edible BackyardWhy Jimmy Love's Edible Plants Its my life and my consuming passion. I used to be a researcher on fruit trees but they shut the research station down to save money. Its very depressing to see the old blocks either gone or grazed by horses to next to nothing. CommentsBJ11_old_address says... [3284 days 17hrs ago]Jimmy, I'm in Rivervale and am looking at putting in a single cherry. Which variety would you recommend? -BJ* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsJimmy Forum ContributionsGardening in perth sands - yep they stopped using non fish baits as the japs mandated it...2830 days 17hrs Gardening in perth sands - cats make great cray bait...2830 days 22hrs The diesel tree - Seems like a con...2850 days 8hrs Coir disappointment - Thats about standard. Greenfingers garden show had the good stuff. mnaybe cjeck out their website?..2850 days 9hrs Right variety of fruit trees - I have plenty of low chill cherries.(trees)..2856 days 23hrs Apple black sticky spots on fruit - CLASSIC FRUIT FLY STINGS..2856 days 23hrs Gardening in perth sands - use a hire rotary hoe :)..2863 days 23hrs Gardening in perth sands - Biojohn has 25 Kg for $20 in Belmont for zeolite...2864 days 22hrs More photos please - No it was on the daleys websaite "news' section. facebook???..2865 days 20hrs More photos please - Thats from the Daleys news section. would love more photos of the setup...2868 days 18hrs More photos please - John Picone's Exclusion OrchardAt the end of March we were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit John Picone's exclusion orchard to see what he is growing inside the netting and how succussful this approach is. It was an inspiring day for us to se..2868 days 18hrs How to kill a plant permanently - whats the active in access?..2870 days 22hrs Wa garlic1 - Dudes My diggers garlic arrived and planted. The mirco bros garlic is about 8" talla nd the australian white from woolies is 4" tall (planted on the same day). The garlic bulbs from floraland looks good, but have not planted any. have added ..2871 days 22hrs Need paw paw leaves - Try apricot kernels..2871 days 22hrs Garden with used kitty litter - Does Julie Firth have a website? I'm slowly changing my opinion of bentonite, from rotary hoeing the vege patch it was interesting to note the water retained in the treated areas. I put about 10mm thick layer down 6 months ago...2872 days 23hrs |
Dwarf Apple - Gala (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 1841 days 19hrs Comments: - First year 2009. espaliered according to the knee, nipple, navel techinque from Yalca Fruit Trees Planted: 2009 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Granny smith Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Many flowers, great work M26 root stock.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Orange - Cara Cara (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 1841 days 19hrs Comments: - Slow grower, flowers fall off every time. planted 2007. One in ground and one in pot. Planted: 2007 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Pest Control: Rutheglen bug. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 2 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy says... [3428 days 16hrs ago]Looks good for 2009 lotsa flowers.Jimmy1 says... [3285 days 23hrs ago] Put out a massive growth spurt.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
nashi - triple graft (Grafted) 6/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 1841 days 19hrs Comments: - Planted 2008, one tiny fruit. lots more expected 2009. Nisekki, chojo, shinsui. Fan trained on espalier. Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Others Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy says... [3478 days 20hrs ago]Looks good for 2009.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Plum/Pluot - triple Graft (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 1841 days 19hrs Comments: - Santa rosa, mariposa and pluot - flavour supreme. Planted: 2009 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Others Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy says... [3478 days 20hrs ago]Sprouted and growing like steam, well done Flemings.Jimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago] Trellising going well, have spread leaders and sub scaffolds are in.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - First year 2009. Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 3 people found this review useful Commentsau0rey says... [3357 days 14hrs ago]So i see that you bought the sunset dwarf...tell me if the fruits are good when you have them!Jimmy1 says... [3330 days 21hrs ago] Everything fell off this year, but growing nicely.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Blueberry - Sharpblue Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Good fruit. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 10 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Blueberry - Misty Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Nice fruit. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 10 of 18 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3330 days 21hrs ago]Mum likes this one, freezes well.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Kumquat Meiwa (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Sweet. Height 0.45 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Low Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3330 days 21hrs ago]Another heavy flowring right now !* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Macadamia (Seedling) 3/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Got 2 x in ground and 1 Planted: 2008 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 10 of 16 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3330 days 20hrs ago]It never flowers, grrrr.Jimmy1 says... [3058 days 19hrs ago] It flowerd 2010 in great massess, August.snoopy1 says... [1539 days 6hrs ago] you know where to buy the seed for vine Brazil to my email romildo258@gmail.com* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
pear pipsqueak (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - planted 2009. Height 0.5 metres Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy says... [3428 days 16hrs ago]Just broken into leaf.Jimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago] Grwoing nicely.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach (Seedling) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Never looses its leaves or fruits, but grows fast. Planted: 2007 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 2 people found this review useful Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach - Standard (Grafted) Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Its a double graft trixie peach and nectarine. excellent fruit in first year in pot. Height 2 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 6 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Nectazee very light on, but Pixzee has lotsa fruit.au0rey says... [3357 days 13hrs ago] My pixzee has got lots fruits too but as the branches are so so close, I have to thin so many of the fruits..plus with earwig attack, I hope I can eat at least one!* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Mandarin - Honey Murcott (Grafted) 6/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Slow growing, nutrient deficient, can't fix or work out what it is. Planted: 2008 Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Question: What nutrients required? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 5 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]I tried K and it worked !* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
orange Dwarf Navelina (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Nutrient deficient, cant remember or diagnose. Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Almond - All in one (Grafted) 10/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Grew like buggery, planted 2008, should fruit 2009. Central leader trained. I dropped a koppers log for the espalier on the missing bit, if your wondering. Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy says... [3478 days 20hrs ago]Buds just breaking today.Jimmy says... [3428 days 16hrs ago] Covered in fruit depite such a wet flowering period.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Sunburst (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Planted 2008, spanish bush pruned. Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Newcastle (Grafted) 10/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3424 days 19hrs Comments: - Growing like steam, planted 2008 Autumn no fruit yet. Now 3 m tall. Planted: 2008 Height 3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 50% in Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: NPK blue When I Fertilise: Never Pest Control: Just copper sprays. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy says... [3428 days 16hrs ago]Lots of fruit for 2009.Jimmy1 says... [3330 days 21hrs ago] Made 1 Kg of Jam, awesome quality.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Apple - Pinkabelle (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3477 days 19hrs Comments: - Its great, I have 2 in ground and 1 in pot. Fruiting Months July Planted: 2007 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 Fruit Harvest: 5 kilograms per Year First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 100% in Pollination: No Fertiliser or Organics Used: NPK blue Pest Control: Bug gun for cherry slug in Autumn. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 1 people found this review useful CommentsTiggerbow says... [3424 days 18hrs ago]Wow ! Your apples look great !Diana says... [3288 days 2hrs ago] These apples look fantastic, Jimmy. Why did you only give them 5/10? How did they taste? Diana.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Lemon - Meyer (Cutting) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3478 days 20hrs Comments: - Well, it's actually a LOTSA lemons. Planted: 2008 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun SummerPollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: Too much Pest Control: Leafminer and aphids. Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
apple maypole (Grafted) 5/10Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - grows and fruits well. Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Another awesome year.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
cherry lapins (Grafted) 5/10Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - Planted 2008, potted, spanish bush pruned. Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Pretty Gully (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - Planted 2009. Planted: 2008 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Died* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
peach Pixzee (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - Plantyed 2007, fruited 2008, nice fruit. Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Heavy crop this year.au0rey says... [3357 days 13hrs ago] Do you have a pic of your pixzee at present?* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Nectarine - Sunset Backyard Beauty (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - First year 2009 Planted: 2009 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 6 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
cherry simone (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - Planted 2008, spanish bush pruned. Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Apple - Granny Smith (Grafted) Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - two apples in first year. MM106 rootstock. Planted: 2008 Height 3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Pollination: Self Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Pinkabelle Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Heapsa flowers this year.Jimmy1 says... [3330 days 21hrs ago] Good fruit set.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lemon - Eureka (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - Older than me. fruits remorselly. Height 3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Cherry - Stella (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3508 days 23hrs Comments: - Planted 2008, spanish bush pruned. Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially 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 |
nectarine nectazee (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 16hrs Comments: - Planted 2007, fruited OK 2008. fruit badly marked and oozy due to rutherglen bug attack when small. Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Very small crop this year.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach - Valley Red (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 16hrs Comments: - All the fruit fell off in 2008, shortly after flowering. Planted: 2007 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Organic Status:Partially Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 6 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]Jimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago] Small crop this year, but looks good.* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Olive - Kalamata (Grafted) (Grafted) Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 16hrs Comments: - Needs a cross pollinator. Height 2 metres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful CommentsJimmy1 says... [3386 days 17hrs ago]repotted, new flowers !!* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Raspberry - Heritage Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 18hrs Comments: - Nicer fruit but only in autumn, thankfully less invasive. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Blueberry - Backyard Blue Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 18hrs Comments: - First one died. Pollination: No Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Raspberry chilcotinJimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 20hrs Comments: - Only a so so variety. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Raspberry - Williamette Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 20hrs Comments: - Almost a weed, it grows soo well. Needs drippers with 15cm spacings to keep nice n wet. 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 |
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Apple - Tropic Sweet (Grafted) 4/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3478 days 20hrs Comments: - dehydrated. Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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Dwarf Apple - Tropical Anna (Grafted) 5/10Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 20hrs Comments: - dehydrated Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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Dwarf Apple - Dorsett Golden (Grafted) 5/10 Jimmy's Edible FruitsUpdate: 3509 days 20hrs Comments: - Dehydrated 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 |
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