THolben's Edible Backyard
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15/08/10 Frost: About My Edible BackyardWhy THolben Love's Edible Plants Beauty and practical use and eat fresh all in one plant! Comments* You need your own My Edibles Page to contribute Quick & Easy |
Olive - Manzanillo (Grafted) 8/10THolben's Edible FruitsUpdate: 5196 days 1hrs Comments: - This is the olive grown by many gourmet table olive farmers due to flesh/pit ratio, lovely flavour, easy to grow and prepare for eating. Although ours haven't fruited yet (we haven't had them long enough), I am very pleased to report that they are growing very well in our Sydney climate and our backyard's microclimate/soil (Como 2226, near Sutherland). Sandy soil (~50cm deep) on bedrock/clay base was prepared following Olives Australia guidlines, We have only watered once a week for first 3 weeks, then let all the Winter rain take over for settling roots in. Expect to water during fruiting, and prune every 2 years to open vase kept at max 3m. Will add fruiting details when that happens, and will post back if any watering/pruning/pest issues arise. Planted: 2010 Height 1.8 metres Growing: In the Ground Qty: 3 Sun/Shade: Full Sun Water Given in: Summer Pollination: Cross Pollination Cross Pollinator Variety: Frantoio Question: Does anyone else in Sydney have experience with olives? Do you have tips or experience to share? 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 |
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