MacLynn's Edible Backyard

Joined:16/08/09 Updated:24/08/09 Frost:
Location: Lawnton

About My Edible Backyard

Why MacLynn Love's Edible Plants

The orchard is just a normal backyard on sandy soil in SE Qld.  All the fruit trees are in full sun. There is never any frost. Our biggest challenge is building up the sand. I have been adding compost, manure, kitchen scraps and anything else that will rot down for nearly ten years now and it is still basically sand. During the recent heavy rains in SE Qld, we had 12 inches of rain in two days and there was not a single puddle. As fast as the water falls, it's gone, and the soil goodness with it.

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Dwarf vs normal sized fruit trees - Oh thanks Jimmy, Six feet is quite considerable so I will go with the dwarf variety. I am expecting to have to cover the tree to protect from birds etc so the extra height would make that difficult. Many thanks, Lynn...5945 days 10hrs
Lychee variety for brisbane - Hello Karen and Paul, Sounds like Wai Chee will be the one for me to get. I have room for only one tree so felt I had to "get it right". I wouldn't think it needs the chilly temperature. I haven't heard that before. They certainly grow well on the ..5946 days 19hrs
Lychee variety for brisbane - Hello Paula, Thank you so much for the reply. I always think it is so helpful to know of others experiences. The Wai Chee looks lovely. It is certainly laden with fruit. Thank you so much for sending the photo as well. Thanks for your advice, Lynn!..5947 days 12hrs
Collar rot1 - Hello Peetah, If you are using the Yates Anti-rot you can certainly still eat the fruit. The active ingredient of this relatively new product is phosphoric acid which is quite harmless to animals and plants and is actually found in soft drinks particularl..5947 days 12hrs
Lychee variety for brisbane - Could someone please advise me whether the lychee Bosworth 3 or the lychee Wai Chee would be better for Brisbane climate. The description indicates either would suit this area but I thought there may be someone with first hand experience who could advise..5947 days 12hrs