Nitro1's Edible Backyard

Joined: 14/08/09 Updated: 17/09/09 Frost:
Location: Maryland

About My Edible Backyard

We have just bought a house and I'm hoping that the backyard can be all edibles......... 2 weeks away with an automatic watering system has done wonders for the weeds! Trying to find my vegies again.

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Nitro1's WISH LIST

Vanilla Orchid ^10/10

Why Nitro1 wants it: -

I love Vanilla! Also an orchid fan. I finally have a really good spot to put it!!

Cinnamon Tree (Seedling) ^10/10

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I got my cinnamon tree not so long ago and it appears to be doing well! There are some buds on the tips so I am watching in anticipation........

Planted: 2009

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Seasol every 2 weeks

Pest Control:

Doesn't seem to be having many pest issues. I am keeping snail bait close just in case, they are going to town on everything else!

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

What is a good cinnamon fertiliser?

Mango - Keitt (Seedling) ^7/10

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I had a run on mangoes last year - every time time I cut a seed open they were growing. I tried the putting a couple on top of a glass of water with toothpicks to hold them up. These ones died and rotted.

So the rest went into the ground and a few weeks later there were 5 up.  They are in a moderately sunny spot, protected from midday sun with dappled afternoon sun. They get a light watering every morning when it's hot and every second or third day in winter.

Planted: 2008

Height 25 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 4

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Fertiliser or Organics Used: seasol every 2 weeks

Pest Control:

On of my babies got eated by snails and was too badly damaged to save. I almost lost another one to curl grub. So now I have to remember to put out snail bait. I check all plants for the grubs and pulled any out. So now keeping an eye open for any sign

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Hi there, I noticed that you grew a Keitt mango from seed. I have done the same but still early days yet. Did you ever get any fruit from yours?

Hi, My dog ended up eating my mangoes :-/ However, before she did it actually DID start to produce fruit!! I lost the first crop and the dog got to it before it flowered/fruited again. Lol, time for take two!

Thanks for letting me know!! I will keep it growing then :)

Could I please ask what pot size you use in diameter? Thanks :)

squash (Seedling) ^6/10

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My spaghetti Squash! Has been growing for months but it seems to like the spot it is in now as it is finally fruiting! It is in a vegie patch out the back and gets a moderate amount of sun. Our fence blocks the light a little so it does still get some shade for part of the day.

Fruiting Months June, July, August

Planted: 2009

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 3

First Fruited: 3 Months From Seed

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: usually seasol

Pest Control:

I am trying not to use any chemical sprays. My biggest issue has been powdery mildew. Tried milk and water spray but I think I might need to get something a bit stronger!!

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Are there any really effective natural mildew treatments that anyone knows about?

While on my honeymoon the garden got overrun... with everything from weeds to flowers. Unfortunately the squash got suffocated between borage and peas... :( I did however get to try the only fruit that ripened on it and was still there. Very nice baked with lots of salt!!!

Blueberry Denise (Seedling) ^10/10

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My blueberry has decided that it is time to produce fruit. I thought it was still a little bit early but apparently the best time to produce blueberries is while I'm on my honeymoon and can't enjoy them!

Fruiting Months July, August, September

Planted: 2008

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: seasol

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Pest Control:

Haven't had any major pests yet.....

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question: