KateGreen1's Edible Backyard
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15/02/10 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy KateGreen1 Love's Edible Plants Most things in our garden are edible. I believe that organic gardening is the way to go and love getting outdoors to spend time in the fresh air in my garden. Soil type is clay and our annual rainfall is quite varied. We have fruit and vegetables planted all around the house in all aspects. My biggest challenge is our Kelpie pup and her love of digging and chewing!!! I love the reward of eating fresh organic produce straight from your own yard. There is nothing better than getting it straight from the source! We also have four chickens and they reward us daily with beautiful fresh eggs as well as provide us with excellent pest control. Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Fruit Tree Forum ContributionsKateGreen1 Forum ContributionsLotsa lemons not fruiting - I have two Lots a Lemons planted out in my garden and find they respond well to trace elements once a year, potash a couple of times a year, dynamic lifter a couple of times a year and seaweed fertiliser every couple of weeks. They are both about 1 metre ..5331 days 1hrs |
Carambola Starfruit - Kembangan (Grafted) 8/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5330 days 11hrs Comments: - I absolutely love fresh starfruit and I am attempting to provide a micro climate for it. Although this plant was knocked around when we received 3 days in a row over 40 degrees, I have nurtured it and it is still doing pretty well considering it is still small. The winter didn't seem to worry it too much although I did protect it from the frost. Planted: 2009 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp, worm wee When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Chickens Organic Status:Organic Question: Any tips on how to keep this going would be greatly appreciated! Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 5 of 12 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach (Grafted) 5/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5330 days 11hrs Comments: - This is a dwarf variety, but compared to my other dwarf peach it is growing painfully slow. I have fertilised it well and it is even in a better spot. PH is spot on, so I think it must just be the variety. Planted: 2008 Height 50 Centimetres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp, worm wee When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: White oil occasionally. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 2 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Papaya - Richter Gold (Seedling) 8/10KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5330 days 11hrs Comments: - I lve Paw Paw so decided to buy another one! Planted: 2010 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Pollination: Self Pollination Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp, worm wee When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Chickens Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 4 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Lemongrass (Seedling) 10/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5330 days 11hrs Comments: - This lemon grass is just delicious. We do alot of Thai cooking and it is an essential ingredient. Very easy to grow, thrives on neglect. The picture was taken after I had cut a whole heap out for friends. It is a prolific bearer. Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Planted: 2009 Height 80 Centimetres Growing: In a Pot Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Fertiliser or Organics Used: Worm wee When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Nothing needed Organic Status:Organic Question: I am just cutting stalks off tat ground level to use them. Is this what I am supposed to be doing?? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 8 of 19 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Papaya - Sri Lankan Red (Seedling) 7/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5330 days 12hrs Comments: - IThis tree is doing quite well but it hasn't been in the ground long. Planted: 2010 Height 1 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp. Worm wee When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Our chickens look after the bugs for us. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report 3 of 5 people found this review useful* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Pear - Williams (Grafted) 10/10KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 3hrs Comments: - I am pretty sure this is a Williams pear but cannot remember for sure. We have had quite a few pears off this tree now and they are fantastic! Fruiting Months March, April, May Planted: 2005 Height 3 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Fruit Harvest: 40 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 30% in After Fruiting Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Pear - William Bonhem Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: A bit of natural oil from time to time. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Apple - Granny Smith (Grafted) 9/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 5hrs Comments: - We seem to get a problem with the foliage on both our Granny Smith trees where is browns off. The fruit however is unaffected. Fruiting Months March, April, May Planted: 2006 Height 2 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 2 Fruit Harvest: 15 Fruit Per Year First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Spring Pruned By: 30% in After Fruiting Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Granny Smith, Pinkabelle and Red Delicious Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Just a natural oil when needed and fruit fly traps. Organic Status:Organic Question: Does anyone else have this problem with the foliage browning off? Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Dwarf Peach 9/10KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 7hrs Comments: - This little guy started off on the other side of the garden and then was moved to make room for a new chicken pen. It is doing pretty well considering the transplant. Fruiting Months November and December Height 0.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Water Given in: Spring Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Don't need any Organic Status: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 |
Fig - Brown Turkey (Grafted) 7/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 7hrs Comments: - I have only just planted this one and it struggled a little at first, but is slowly on the improve. Fruiting Months January, February, March Height 1.5 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Organic Status:Organic Question:
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Pepino - Kendall Gold (Seedling) 8/10 KateGreen1's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5362 days 7hrs Comments: - This plant has really taken off, but there are no flowers on it as yet. Fruiting Months January, February, March, April, May Height 0.5 metres Qty: 1 Sun/Shade: Medium Sun Fertiliser or Organics Used: Charlie Carp, Worm wee When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring Pest Control: Nothing needed so far. Organic Status:Organic Was this review helpful? Yes | No | Report * You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
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