Whyanbeel's Edible Backyard

Joined: 09/08/09 Updated: 09/08/09 Frost:
Location: Whyanbeel

About My Edible Backyard

Why Whyanbeel Love's Edible Plants

Started my own orchard 8 years ago whilst working for Andre Leu, mostly clay to loamy soils, high rainfall 4 - 5 metres, growing mostly mangosteens and durians with grumichama hedges, as wind breaks. challanges include fungal problems with the durians and scrub turkeys spreading mulch. reward, first mangosteens off two trees in january, approx 65 trees (mangosteens) so hopefully many more to come. Looking forward to a durian crop soon also approx 40 trees. Andre has been my inspiration, with many helpfull tips/ advice, along with others including Alan Carle, Deiter Kershner and Arden Dearden. 

A very rewarding experience that i'm encouraging my two young sons to become involved in, by helping them plant trees and caring for them by taking ownership.

Future plans are to plant out another 60 durians on a easterly faceing slope, with the intention of one day deriving an income in retirement years.

 

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mangosteen ^10/10

Whyanbeel's Edible Fruits
Update: 5367 days 10hrs

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require sun protection for at least one to two years, fertilise at least four times a year, dynamic lifter and fish emulshion. all trees doing well, enjoying warmth and wet conditions

Fruiting Months January, February, December

Planted: 2002

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 65

Fruit Harvest: 6 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 7 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: as above

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

pyrethrum on young trees to protect new growth

Organic Status:Organic

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