My Edible Fruit Trees: Vine SA

(Grafted)

Nectarine

Paw Paw (Grafted) ^2/10

Comments: -

Grew up with paw paw and it dries well for winter use

it died during winter ...prolly to wet where i grew it

but i moved it to a better drained spot and hey presto we have leaves and a new trunk coming

so time will tell

Planted: 2010

Height 0.6 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 5

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

PAWPAW - YELLOW YD1B HYBRID Carica papaya (Seedling) ^10/10

Comments: -

Love Papaya Fruit, i am growing other varieties in Adelaide ( Southern Red and recent purchase of a Thai dwarf Torpedo - all purchased from Daley's), but thought i'd give

  the PAWPAW - YELLOW YD1B HYBRID a try as well - going to have Papaya coming out of my ears haha. It is showing strong growth in only 10 eeks! purchased 2 from Daley's hopefully one is male and the other female, would be miffed if they were both the same sex!.

Papaya is in a 430mm pot with rich organics and mulch also the pot has a 30mm layer of volcanic rock which ensures excellent drainage at all times. I have also drilled over a dozen extra holes into the sides and bottom of the pot - potting mix is my own blend that retains moisture so the need to water is just a light sprinkle wit a watering can.

Again the Papaya is living in my semi-enclosed pergola that has clear perspec sheeting allowing filtered light and sheilding from hot winds and cold nights. I have done all i can the rest is up to nature now haha.

Planted: 2015

Height 2 Feet

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Same

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Every Fortnight with Seasol

Pest Control: None- no pest thus far

Organic Status:Organic

Almond - Self Pollinating Papershell

Apple - Pink Lady (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: - it's an all-round beautiful tree.

Planted: 2013

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Apple - Pink Lady (Grafted) ^7/10

Planted: 2016

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Apricot - Moorpark (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: - Love the taste of fresh apricots!  Love the heart shaped leaves of the tree.  Love that it is not fussy.  Love that it is growing so well and bearing so much fruit this year.

Fruiting Months January

Planted: 2008

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 6 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic lifter, Complete Fruit tree fertiliser

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control: None.  Almost daily inspection to prevent problems

Organic Status:Organic

Question:

I haven't pruned it yet and have been surprised by the amazing spring growth.  But now the branches are bending down under the weight of scores of fruit. Being greedy, I thought I'd let it drop the excess fruit at its own discretion, but only a few have fallen.  I will have to support the branches somehow for the next couple of months.  Then I want to do a summer prune as I've heard winter pruning encourages fungal diseases.  (Which is why I didn't prune it earlier)

Last year it had about thirty fruit, six months after planting, but this year it's loaded with them!

My question is:   Should I thin out the fruit which is dotted along the whole length of the branches and causing them to hang horizontally?   Then, when I summer-prune, how hard should I be? 

Apricot - Moorpark

Planted: 2021

Qty: 1

Avocado - Bacon (B) ^7/10

Comments: -

 Shade cloth on days over 35C and lots of water in Summer to prevent burn. I also paint the north facing stems as they were burnt yr 1. By the end of Winter it looks very average, yello/brown leaves falling off and I think it's on it's way out, but bounces back well each Spring. Still no flowers.

Planted: 2009

Height 1.8 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Mineral mix,worm juice and wood ash.

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

None as yet.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Avocado - Bacon (B) (Grafted) ^7/10

Planted: 2015

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Avocado - Bacon (B) (Cutting)

Comments: -

Love the taste and health value of avocadoes.

Fruiting Months July, August, September, October, November

Planted: 2010

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 5% in After Fruiting

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: compost, cow and poultry manure

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Pest Control:

garlic spray used to control earwigs in the early weeks. Sprayed only twice.

Organic Status:Organic

Avocado - Bacon (B)

Planted: 2018

Avocado - Fuerte (B) (Grafted) ^6/10

Planted: 2020

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Spring

Avocado - Reed (A) (Grafted) ^2/10

Planted: 2009

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Bay Tree (Grafted) ^8/10

Comments: -

Like the fresh taste

Planted: 2010

Height 0.3 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic Lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

Hasn't needed any

Black Plum (Cutting) ^8/10

Planted: 2016

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Organic

Black Sapote - Maher (Cutting) ^10/10

Comments: - This is the start of my tropical plant growing. The picture shows my 1st, and cheapest  greenhouse - an old fridge with the sides jigsawed out, and replaced with piecess of perspex and glass that I had lying around. At the moment it is a temporary home for black sapotes, coffees, blueberries, dragon fruit, and a pepino - with more on the way. When it gets a little too hot - the thermometer inside shows >=35oC, I crackopen the top door. It is kept warm - around 24oC O/N, even on below zero, frosty nights here in Clare, with a 70W incandescent glope, old quit and a tarp if it is raining. Next GH will be a shuttle with a clear polycarb top, before progressing to a poly tunnel, and finally, a twin walled polycarbonate GH with summer cooling and winter heating.

Planted: 2017

Height 90 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Blueberry - Sharpblue ^2/10

Comments: -

Unusual and extreme heatwave last year caused stress on plant. Even after moving into shaded protected area and lots of TLC, blueberry still died.

Blueberry - Sharpblue (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

Its highly productive and the fruit is gorgeous and delisious.

Fruiting Months August, September, October, November

Planted: 2013

Height 300 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Liquid manure

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Pest Control:

So far not needed

Organic Status:Organic

Bush Lemon Tree ^8/10

Planted: 2009

Cherry - Stella (Grafted)

Comments: -

Only just put in so will have to see if I have enough chill hours to fruit. On tbe Adelaide cost so its a risk. 

In tne ground but in a 30L bonsai bag. 

Planted: 2018

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Chilli - Serrano (Seedling) ^10/10

Comments: -

Great looking, relaible and beautful eating

Fruiting Months March, April, May, June

Planted: 2005

Height 0.4 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 0.3 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Summer

Pruned By: 20% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: worm juice

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Pest Control:

not required

Organic Status:Organic

Cinnamon Myrtle ^10/10

Comments: - This is a stunning bush.  Beautiful aromatic foliage, with amazing cream coloured flowers in spring through summer, followed by loads of new growth.  I will never need to buy cinnamon again!

Planted: 2010

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pest Control: No pests to date...

Curry Tree ^8/10

Planted: 2004

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 9 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: chicken manure

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control: none

Organic Status:Organic

Davidson Plum NSW

Dwarf Avocado - Wurtz (A) (Grafted)

Comments: -

Bought this a few months ago. Hasn't really thrived, planted in a mound in the ground. The leaves have slowly dropped off one by one. The stem is still green though and can see some small buds so fingers crossed it will bounce back. Think it may have gotten baked in the hot sun and water didn't seem to soak into the soil properly so not sure it was getting sufficient water. We have just pulled it up, put it in a large pot and moved it to a more sheltered position to protect it from the harsh afternoon sun. Hopefully it will make it through as I looooove avocados

Planted: 2013

Height 60 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Dwarf Avocado - Wurtz (A) (Grafted) ^4/10

Planted: 2019

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

When I Fertilise: Yearly

Organic Status:Certified