Harvest's Edible Backyard
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20/08/09 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy Harvest Love's Edible Plants Clarence Town is located on the Williams River. In times past it was the last point for river navigation in this region. Construction of a barrage at Seaham now blocks access to ocean. Still some commercial rural enterpises however many farms have been sub divided into small acreage lots. Our retirement home is a clear canvas consisting a backyard on a quarter acre allotment. Every shovel dug contains a rock although soil is rich dark loam with a clay base at 200mm. Large shed shelters the east however trees planted will obtain good sunlight exposure from the north. 1.5m colorbond fencing provides protection from prevailing winds. Summer temperatures can exceed 40 Celcius, we are on town water and intend installing drip irrigation fed from the rainwater tank on the shed. Winter minimum temperatures can reach zero. Citrus grows well in his district, no commercial plantings. Stone fruits are going to be an experiment dont appear to have attracted the local backyard gardeners although there are commercial plantings 20Km to the east of us. Time spent in Far NQ attracts me to the tropical varieties will be interesting to observe the survival rates of the species we have chosen. Intent is to try growing berries and a grape vine as we are not far from the Hunter Valley Vineyards. Overall everything will be an experiment with the goal to have as much variety in fruit tree and vine selections as possible. Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsHarvest Forum ContributionsTrees flower however no fruit set - Trees purchased from Daleys are now over 4 years old, there has been limited success. Tree grape, dwarf mulberry and plum trees are bearing well. I am concerned the mulberry is not a dwarf variety as despite heavy pruning the tree is 4m high, fruit are..2681 days 8hrs Black sapote doesnt set fruit - I purchased a Black Sapote Seedling from Daleys in August,2009. At the time of purchase there was no communication to advise that seedlings may not produce fruit. The tree has grown prolifically, it is 3 meters tall, and for the last two years has set ..3773 days 0hrs Fruit fly control - Norma Electrical conduit makes a good frame for small trees. We used Bunnings gazebo netting on our trees this season with nil positive effect. Not sure if the high winds are to blame or the fact that netting wasnt staked into the ground. Think thos..4875 days 1hrs Black genoa figs - Thanks, using your information is working fine. Managed to find some info within this forum to create an ant barrier using "Vicks" applied after bandaging the tree trunk using teflon tape. This is having only marginal effect. Graeme and Ruth ..5099 days 2hrs Black genoa figs1 - This is the first year of production, tree has performed admirably with in excess of 20 fruit set. I have 2 issues that someone may be able to assist with. 1. Ant control, tried the greased rag tied around the trunk solution but having only limited..5107 days 2hrs |
Fruit Tree Forum LikesHarvest has LIKED the following:Trees flower however no fruit set - Hi Harvest, It would be a shame to remove those trees after waiting 4 years. If they are seedlings, try to be patient. Fruit trees grown from seed take a while to produce fruit and the trees you listed are well worth the wait. It may take another fe..Liked Answer 2652 days 2hrs |
Grumichama - Black Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 7hrs Comments: - In climatisation phase, will plant W/E 15Aug09 Small tree in background behind plums Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Question: When established when is it advisable to prune Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 1 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lemon - Meyer Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - Planted August 09 Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fig Black Genoa Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - Planted August 09 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially 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 |
Dwarf Lemonade Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - Planted August09. Is in flower. Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 4 of 10 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Peach - Angel Subtropical Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - Planted 12August09 sharing same plot with Nectarine Goldmine. Trial as multigrafted trees were not successful at another locality. Growing: In the Ground Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially 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 |
Dwarf Plum Gulf Gold Tree (G) Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - In acclimatisation phase, will plant W/E 15August09. Joint planting in same plot with Plum Yarrahapinni Blood Growing: In the Ground Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
jabiticaba Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - In acclimatisation phase will plant W/E 15Aug09 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Black Sapote (Seedling) Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - In acclimatisation phase, will plant W/E 15Aug09 Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 0 of 2 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Passionfruit - Panama Red Pandora Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - In climatisation phase, will plant W/E 15Aug09 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 10 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Longan - Seedling Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - In acclimatisation phase, will plant W/E 15Aug09 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 1 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Plum - Yarrahapinni Blood Harvest's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5369 days 1hrs Comments: - In climatisation phase will plant W/E 15Aug09. Share the same plot as Plum Gulfgold. Planted: 2009 Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring SummerFertiliser or Organics Used: Organic manures initially Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 3 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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