Leslie1's Edible Backyard

Joined: 07/12/11 Updated: 16/12/12 Frost:
Location: pascoe vale

About My Edible Backyard

Why Leslie1 Love's Edible Plants

great way to share growing tips

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leslie1 says... [4380 days 15hrs ago]

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Growing mangoes under less than ideal conditions - hi jason All my tropical fruit trees are in pots... 20lt and 25lt pots. The root system stays warmer in pots. I also have them sitting on concrete under the pergola. I have to water the trees daily as they dry out quickly. i am in Pascoe Vale and 3yrs ag..4755 days 16hrs
Growing mangoes under less than ideal conditions - I have a Bowen and a Valencia mango in Melbourne. I have them in 35 lt pots which i place under a North facing pergola. They have survived the winter well and the valencia is in bloom. This is my second attempt at growing mangoes in Melbourne. I will relo..4764 days 18hrs

Cherimoya - White

Leslie1's Edible Fruits
Update: 4380 days 15hrs

Comments: -

love the taste

Planted: 2010

Height 1.75 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

derris powder

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Longan - Kohala (Marcot)

Leslie1's Edible Fruits
Update: 4380 days 15hrs

Planted: 2010

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pruned By: 10% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

derris powder

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Lychee - Bosworth 3

Leslie1's Edible Fruits
Update: 4380 days 15hrs

Comments: - love the taste

Planted: 2010

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

derris powder

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mcmelb1 says... [2851 days 22hrs ago]

has the plant fruited?

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Guava Hawaiian

Leslie1's Edible Fruits
Update: 4380 days 15hrs

Comments: -

love the taste

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Fruit Harvest: 3 kilograms per Year

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pruned By: 10% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

derris dust

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Mango - Kensington Pride

Leslie1's Edible Fruits
Update: 4380 days 15hrs

Comments: -

love the taste

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

derris powder

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Mango - Valencia Pride

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Update: 4380 days 15hrs

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Grew up in Malaysia and loved mangoes

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pruned By: 10% in Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

derris dust

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