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Bizibee's Edible Backyard

Joined: 02/12/11 Updated: 30/04/15 Frost:
Location: FERNTREE GULLY

About My Edible Backyard


Why Bizibee Love's Edible Plants

I'm on a large corner block which is north and west facing and the house was getting very hot in summer and I neede trees that would provide shade in summer and let the sun in in winter, and having three young children, what better than fruit trees, that they can go out and pick and eat.  My trees are still very young but are producing a few fruits. I am a novice at all this but I love the challenge. I have had afew failures and a few triumphs.  Now I am expanding and trying new ideas.  I set up a green house to try tropical fruit, I also have a patch in the back that only get morning sun and is shady most of the day and I want to create a tropical feel.  My soil is mainly clay and that is very hard to overcome.  We get alot of rain mainly in winter but very dry hot summers.  My main dissapointment is that I can't get my camelia sinensis to take off, which I would really love and my citrus trees aren't doing as well as I like.

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Hazelnut - Halls Giant

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Update: 4753 days 5hrs

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Arriving soon from daleys fruit tree nursery.

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Turmeric - Orange

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Update: 4753 days 5hrs

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Arriving soon from Daleys Fruit tre nursery.

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Parsley Italian (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4754 days 4hrs

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Planted in a large pot from seed, now it grows everywhere.  Fertilized with seasol.  Today I just cut off all the seed heads so it can produse more leaf.  This is what I was told by my aunt to do.  Lets see if she's right!

Planted: 2010

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Organic


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Ginger QLD (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4754 days 5hrs

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Got the root at the supermarket 4 years ago.  Planted it in a large pot and is doing very well.  The leaves and flowers die of in winter and start coming back every spring.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Strawberry (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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I have a few different varieties growing in a big tub in my backyard.  Thankful for the dogs the birds don't go near them but my kids do.  As soon as they see a ripe strawberry or raspberry, it's gone.

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Organic


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Rosemary (Seedling)

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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I use alot of rosemary in my cooking. I have 2 of these. One in a pot, the other in the ground. I bought them from bunnings a few years ago. Both doing well. I put seasol a month ago.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

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Lychee (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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Got two of ebay.  One died off and the other is doing very well in my Green house.  It is in a pot and is very small.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Galangal (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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Bought the root from the supermarket a month ago, planted it in a pot and put it in my green house.  Starting to sprout.

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Apple - red delicious (Grafted)

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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Got it this winter as root stock from a nursery.  Planted it straight away in the ground with compost mix.  North facing, full sun.  Currently doing very well.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Grape - Golden Globe (Cutting)

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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Got this as a cutting from dad 4 years ago.  It's in a pot and doing well.  No fruit yet.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Fig White Adriatic (Seedling)

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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I got this as a cutting from dad 2 years ago.  I planted it in a pot.  It's still in a pot and doing ok.

Fruiting Months January, February, March

Planted: 2009

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Organic


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Plum tree (Grafted) 10/10

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Update: 4755 days 10hrs

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This was already here when I moved in.  The first year I moved in, I had so much fruit, we couldn't eat it all.  I made some plum jam with some.  The rest I was giving it away in boxes.  The following year in winter I pruned it back hard  because I wanted the branches to start growing lower so a could reach the fruit and neaten up the tree.  That summer I got no fruit which I expected.  The next three years I got very little fruit.  I guess I pruned I bit to hard.

Fruiting Months January, February, December

Planted: 2004

Height 5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 2 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 3 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring


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Greek Oregano (Seedling)

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Update: 4756 days 20hrs

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Got a few seedlings from my aunt last year.  Currently in a large pot and doing well.  Dies off in winter and cames back.

Pollination: No


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Mint (Cutting)

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Update: 4756 days 20hrs

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Got a few seedlings off my aunt last year. It dies off in winter but comes back.  Currently in a large pot.

 

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Pollination: No


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Bay Tree (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4756 days 20hrs

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Bought this 5years ago as a seedling from bunnings.  It's planted in a large tub and doing extremely well.  Pruned it hard 2 years ago to shape.  I seasoled a month ago.

Planted: 2006

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Banana tree (Seedling)

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Update: 4756 days 20hrs

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I have two of these.  One is a lady finger which I got from dad as a sucker 3 years ago and it doing very well and has produced many suckers but no fruit yet.  The other is a different type which I got from bunnings 2 years ago and has also produced more suckers but no fruit.  They are both planted in my front garden bed, west facing in full sun.  I water regularly and fertilized a month ago with seasol.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Pollination: No


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White - currant (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4756 days 20hrs

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Got it from bunnings 3 years ago and still in a pot under my front veranda north facing.  Doing very well.  Got fruit last year but none this year.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Currant - Red (Seedling)

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Update: 4756 days 20hrs

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Got it as a seedling from bunnings 3 years ago.  It is currently planted in my front garden bed which is west facing getting full sun.  It had fruit last year but this year none.  This is because I pruned it back hard this past winter to train it but thriving.  I put seasol a month ago. 

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Mango - seedling (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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I forgot to label it so I can't remember what type of mango it is ( I'm hopeless like that). I planted it as a seed from a mango I bought from the supermarket 3 years ago.  It started off on my kitchen window ledge and is currently in the green house. It is doing great.  I currently have a few more seeds in production.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Nectarine - Fantasia (Grafted) 9/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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Bought it from the nursery as root stock this winter and planted it in the ground straight away with organic dirt and cow manure.  it is doing ok and has some fruit but doesn't seem to be thriving.  It is planted west facing and getting full sun.  I planted it next to my peach tree which is doing great guns.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring


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Pecan tree 9/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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Got this from the market this year in a pot and put it under my front veranda.  It was doing very well until I forgot to water it one week and all the leaves dried up.  I cut it back and put it outside.  I hope it takes off again.

Planted: 2011

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Pineapple - F180 (Cutting) 8/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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It cut off the top of a pineapple which I bought from the local supermarket and planted in a pot 2 years ago.  It has great foliage but no fruit yet.

Planted: 2009

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Pine Nut (Seedling) 8/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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Got this off ebay not long ago.  Still in it's pot under my front veranda, which is west facing.  It's doing well.

Planted: 2011

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Walnut - English (Cutting) 9/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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Got this as a cutting from my aunt.  I planted it in a pot and is doing well.

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Vanilla Vine (Cutting) 7/10

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Update: 4756 days 21hrs

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I love vanilla.  I got this off ebay a few months ago and had it in the green house but wasn't doing well.  Now it is in a hanging basket on my front verada.  It seems to be surving.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

Planted: 2011

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Hand Pollination


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Mulberry - Black English (Grafted) 8/10

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Update: 4757 days 5hrs

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Actually this is my neighbours tree, a large portion falls on my side of the fence.  I prune and take care of my side, little I can do for the other side.  The kids love picking the berries in summer.  I don't think the berries are as plump as they should be, they feel abit dryish and not juicy but taste sweet.  It's a very large neglected tree.

Height 4 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Raspberry (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 5hrs

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I have two of these.  One I bought recently for $5 from an old italian guy, at the market and the other I bought 2 years ago from bunnings (which died and then rejuvinated it self).  Both curently have fruit on them.  Soon I'll be planting them in a large tub and putting them up against the fence in a sunny position to climb up a trellis.

Fruiting Months January and December

Planted: 2010

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Organic


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Dwarf Plum Gulf Gold Tree (G) (Seedling) 8/10

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Update: 4757 days 5hrs

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Bought this year at the market for $5 from an old italian guy.  You can't go wrong.  Obviously it was home grown, I suspect from seed.  Still in it's pot and doing well.

Planted: 2011

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Pomegranate (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4757 days 5hrs

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Currently I have 2.  One is 1mtr high, which I bought at the market, not long ago.  Stil in it's pot awaiting planting.  The other is a seedling 40cm high, still in it's pot which I bought at a nursery two years ago.  I'm trying to shape it, so I pruned back hard last winter.

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Passionfruit - Black (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 6hrs

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Bought not long ago from bunnings.  Currently still in it's pot under my front veranda in shade.  Preparing area for planting.  So far doing well, it's trying to climb up my window pane.

Planted: 2011

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: No


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Coffee - Gold (Seedling) 8/10

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Update: 4757 days 6hrs

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Bought off ebay as seedling not long ago.  It is sitting in a pot on my kitchen window ledge.  So far so good.

Height 20 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Pepper - Black (Seedling) 7/10

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Update: 4757 days 6hrs

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Bought off ebay as seedling not long ago and planted in pot and had it inside but didn't do well.  I put it outside under the front verander which is west facing and getting all the afternoon sun.  So far it's still alive.

Height 15 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination


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mcmelb1 says... [2731 days 5hrs ago]
is this still alive?
Moony1 says... [2591 days 15hrs ago]


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Allspice (Seedling) 8/10

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Update: 4757 days 6hrs

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Bought off ebay as seedling not long ago.  In a pot under front verander which gets the afternoon sun (west facing).  So far doing well.

Planted: 2011

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Peach - Aztec Gold (Grafted) 10/10

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Update: 4757 days 6hrs

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Bought this 2 years ago as root stock from a nursery and planted in a pot.  Still in a pot and doing ok.  In winter I will transfer to ground.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Winter


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Olive Tree 7/10

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Update: 4757 days 6hrs

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I forgot what type of olive tree this is, but I do remember I bought it from a nursery and the  main reason I bought it was because it produced very large fleshy olives.  I've had in a pot for 2 years.  It's not doing as well as I'd like it to.

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Cherry - Lupis 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Bought this this year as root stock from a nursery.  Currently planted in a pot and doing well.  Haven't gotten around to planting it in the ground yet.  Will plant near my stella cherry tree.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Peach - Red Noonan (Grafted) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Got this from a nursery two years ago as root stock.  It's planted in pot. Haven't gotten around to planting it in the ground yet.  It's doing ok.

 

 

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting, Yearly, Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Avocado - Hass (A) (Grafted) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Avocado trees are great looking trees. Bought it at a nursery this year and planted it next to my other avocado tree, with a mix of dirt,cow manure and compost. It is north facing getting full sun.  Seadsoled a month ago. It seems do be doing well so far and has currently produced some flowers.

Planted: 2011

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic

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Mango (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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I have various types growing from seed.  Don't ask me what they are, I forgot to label them.

Planted: 2011

Qty: 4

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Prickly Pear (Cutting) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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I got some cuttings off a neighbor and planted them in pots.  They have started to grow roots,  we'll see how they go.  I have to decide where to plant them.

Planted: 2011

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 6

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Grapefruit - Ruby Red (Seedling) 7/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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I bought this from a nursery two years ago in a pot. This year I planted it in the ground with a mixture of dirt, cow manure and compost.  It doesn't seem to be doing so well.  The Tahitians lime next to it planted at the same with the same mixture seems to be doing fine.  It gets plenty of sun.  I think be the conifers growing behind in along the fence line in the neighbours back yard could be the reason. Or am over compensating with water because of the conifers. Don't know!

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Kiwi - Haywood male

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Bought from Bunnings not long ago.  Still in pot doing very well.  Currently preparing ground area for planting.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination


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Kiwi - Haywood female 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Bought from Bunnings not long ago. Still in pot doing very well. Currently preparing ground area for planting.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Haywood male


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Plum - Santa Rosa 8/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Got from the market last year in pot and planted it this year in the ground near an old big plum tree that was already here when I moved in.  Mixed dirt with cow manure and compost. Used seasol a month ago. It seems to be doing ok.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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Blueberry - Highbush (Seedling) 8/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Planted in my front garden bed which is west facing two years ago, so it gets plenty of sun.  Still a young seedling and is doing ok but hasn't grown as much as I would have liked.  Last year got some fruit, this year nothing because I pruned it back hard in winter to shape it.  I seasoled a month ago.

Planted: 2009

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic


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Lemon - Meyer (Seedling)

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Bought this 4 years ago.  It's in a pot and doing ok but hasn't grown much.

Planted: 2008

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Pear - Baby Face (Seedling) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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I bought this fron the nursery this year as root stock and planted it in the ground staight away.  Mixed dirt with cow manure and compost.  North facing in full sun.  Seasoled it a month ago. So far it's doing well.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Cherry - Stella (Grafted) 10/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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Bought in pot at market 4 years ago.  Had a gumtree which was removed stump and all three years ago and planted the cherry tree in its place.  The tree is west facing, gets full sun and is thriving.  I seasol twice a year and fertilize once a year with cow manure and slow release fertilizer. Got a few cherries last year and this year but the birds got to them before I did so I don't know how good they are, have to ask the birds.

Fruiting Months December

Planted: 2008

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 10 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Avocado 10/10

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Update: 4757 days 7hrs

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I grew this tree from seed 15 years ago while I was living in Sydney. When I moved back to Melbourne I brought it with me. It ended up dying of, I was so dissapointed. I left it in its the pot (it was over a metre high) and forgot about it. About a year later I went to clean the area behind the shed, I noticed that my avocado tree sprouted again. It had 40cm shoot coming out the bottom. I left it in the pot for a few years and then two years ago I decided to plant it in the grown and it just took off. Now it is over 2 metres high and very bushy, lush and green (no fruit yet). I just water and fertilize it now and again in summer and thats all. If it never produces fruit it doesn't worry me, I just love the look of it.

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Apricot - Moorpark 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 8hrs

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Bought from the market in a pot 3 years ago.  Two years ago I transfered to ground.  It gets sun all day and is thriving.  Last year got one apricot, this year nothing but the tree looks great.

Planted: 2009

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Nashi Pear - Nijisseiki (Grafted) 9/10

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Update: 4757 days 8hrs

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Bought this from a nursery last year as root stock and planted in a pot.  This year I transfered it to the ground, dirt mixed with cow manure, next to my pink lady apple tree. North facing, full sun.  It's doing well.  Gave it some seasol a month ago.

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring


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Apple - Pink Lady (Grafted) 10/10

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Update: 4757 days 8hrs

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I bought this because my kids love pink lady apples.  I had it in a pot for 2years and planted it in the ground 3 years ago.  It is doing very well.  Last year and this year I got one apple.  It is north facing with full sun.  I put seasol twice a year.  Sprinkle cow manure and slow release fertilizer once a year.

Planted: 2009

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Macadamia Nut Tree (Seedling)

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Update: 4757 days 8hrs

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I planted 3 years ago in the front yard which is west facing getting full sun. It's doing very well.  It has survived 2 wet cold winters.  It has not produced any nuts yet, it's still very young.  I give it seasol twice a year, spinkle cow manure once a year and have also spinkled some slow release fertilizer.

Planted: 2008

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Orange - Valencia (Grafted) 7/10

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Update: 4757 days 8hrs

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I bought this 2 years ago from a nursery and planted it in my front yard which is west facing with lots of sun.  I have clay soil and I dug a very deep and wide hole.  The I used a bag of dirt for roses mixed with cow manure.  Initially it did very well but 2years down the track, it seems to be struggling.  I have watered in seasol and sprinkled with citrus feed, to no availe.  Any suggestions?

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Question:

not doing to well, leaves are yellowing and not growing.


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Dwarf Peach (Seedling)

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Update: 4757 days 8hrs

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I had it in a pot for 3 years and two years ago I planted it in my front garden bed, which is west facing with plenty of sun.  It is thriving.  I have fruit this year.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination


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Olive - Manzanillo (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4757 days 20hrs

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My kids love olives.  I bought this olive tree from a nursery in a pot as a seedlyg for it's larger fruit.  It is doing extremely well.  I will be transplanting it to ground soon.

Planted: 2009

Height 2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring


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Mango - Bowen Seedling (Seedling) 10/10

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Update: 4758 days 17hrs

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I think it is a Bowen.  Bought from Bunnings 3 years ago in pot.  Since then I have transplanted into a bigger pot.  It is thriving.  It is in a sheltered area. Has survived 2 cold winters.  This year is currently producing flowers.  Currently preparing ground for transplanting.  Do I need to clip the top of it before planting in ground?

Planted: 2008

Height 2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring


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Mandarin - Imperial (Grafted) 9/10

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Update: 4758 days 18hrs

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Bought in pot from nursery.  Transplanted into a big pot.  It seems to be struggling.  Any advice?

Planted: 2010

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring


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Lime - Tahitian (Grafted) 10/10

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Update: 4758 days 18hrs

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Bought in pot from nursery 6 years ago and was struggling.  I planted in groung this year and is doing alot better.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Planted: 2011

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic


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Cardamon Ginger (Seedling) 8/10

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Update: 4758 days 18hrs

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Bought off ebay a few months ago as seedling.  I planted in pot and put in green house.  Doing ok.

Planted: 2011

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

When I Fertilise: Spring


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Pistachio Nut Tree (Seedling) 7/10

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Update: 4758 days 19hrs

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Just bought this not long ago of ebay.  It is a very small seedling.  I understand that you need two to cross pollinate and I don't know if this one is a male or female.  My kids and I love pistachios and would love to find a piastachio tree that is double grafted with male and female.  I have limited space to plant two trees.  Any ideas?

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: male


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Saffron

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Update: 4758 days 19hrs

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I purchased three bulbs a couple of months ago of ebay, one hasn't grown the other two aren't doing so well.  Any sugestions?

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 3

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination


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