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mike says... Hi, I'v planted some pawpaws and papinos and they responded beautifully and started bearing a lot of fruit. ALAS...looked forward so much to enjoy it, but they all go limp and soft as a result of what appears to be stung by a fruitfly?? or something, because white coloured sap seems to be oozing out all over the fruit and this desease?? is spreading to all the trees. Please help!!!What can I do to prevent this? | About the Author mike13 Australia 22nd October 2009 6:42pm #UserID: 2932 Posts: 2 View All mike13's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Wayne says... Where are you Mike, something is stinging your fruit. I don't think it is fruit fly, it sounds more like a fruit spotting bug. http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/horticulture/5107.html Can you see any activity around the trees?? | About the Author Wayne Mackay QLD 22nd October 2009 7:31pm #UserID: 338 Posts: 908 View All Wayne's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Sue Southwick says... My paw-paws are wilting and dieing. When I pull them out there main stem has a soft section that collapses. I can see no sign of any insects. The weather has been very hot, have had trouble giving them enough water, but thought they should have survived on what I gave them. We live in Mackay, Qld. | About the Author Sue Southwick Mackay, Qld. 26th December 2009 10:59am #UserID: 3149 Posts: 1 View All Sue Southwick's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Brendan says... Hi Sue, Sounds like too wet to me too? Paw paws don't like a lot of water. Next time you plant some, dig in lots of composted cow manure (eg moo poo), some dolomite and gypsum. The secret to growing good paw paws is too much mulch. After they're growing well, say 6 to 9 months, give them some fertilizer like Dynamic Lifter Plus, and some extra Sulphate of Potash, that will make them fruit. | About the Author Brendan Mackay, Q 27th December 2009 7:55am #UserID: 1947 Posts: 1722 View All Brendan's Edible Fruit Trees |
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QJ says... Hi Wayne Was just reading your comments above to Mike Australia and relized that I have the same problem with my paw paw tree and I do have a citrus tree (lemon) approx. 2mtrs away from the plant? Do you have any suggestions on what I could do to save the tree? It is fairly tall and is still producing a bunch of fruit however this can not be eaten due to problem. There is also some banana trees close by. Much appreciated. | About the Author Thursday Island 14th June 2010 7:38pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Robbie says... I have paw trees growing along side of the house and they have black spots on leaves and new fruit. Have just cut off all old growth/diseased leaves and sprayed young ones with white oil. Hoping if I fertilise and mulch them now this will help them pick-up. I have eaten 1 paw paw from these trees and it was delicious so I don't want to loose them. | About the Author Robbie3 Nambucca Valley 21st July 2010 12:58pm #UserID: 3964 Posts: 1 View All Robbie3's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Marl says... Hi Wayne I have a paw paw tree about 8 months old..it is growing beside a shed...all the leaves are a pale green/yellow and are curling up on the ends (the whole leaf is just about closed from the curling) I have previously grown a paw paw near the spot the new one is planted - and it grew well but the fruit was always bitter so we removed it. Hope you can help. Regards Marl | About the Author Marl Goomeri Qld 28th October 2010 11:11am #UserID: 4475 Posts: 1 View All Marl's Edible Fruit Trees |
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BJ says... Was on Gardening Australia last week. http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s3043838.htm I'm about to chop down 3 big ones that became infected around the time of our downpours. They are getting old and their fruits are almost overly prolific but pungent, so its time for them to go. They have a number of self seeded plants popping up around them now, so best to get the old ones out before the young ones get infected too... | About the Author Theposterformerlyknownas Brisbane 28th October 2010 11:44am #UserID: 3270 Posts: 1552 View All Theposterformerlyknownas's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Wayne says... Hi BJ I watched the show to and was a bit surprised about disposing the old plant into compost Hi Marl Sounds like you have what the TV show was about. If it was dieback the top of the tree would be stunted and the leaves small, as if something has compressed the top of the tree. You could have cured that bitter taste with epsom salts and dolomite I think | About the Author Wayne Mackay QLD 28th October 2010 12:34pm #UserID: 338 Posts: 908 View All Wayne's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Rob says... I have a number of paw paws growing and fruiting well. The fruit, as it ripens, develops black spots on the surface of the fruit which grow and enter the flesh of the fruit as hard areas or mould. If left the surface of the fruit becomes heavily pitted. There is no black spot on the leaves or anywhere else on the tree. Any ideas as I would like nice smooth pawpaws so I can convince the kids to eat them. | About the Author Rob16 Skennars Head 25th May 2011 1:04pm #UserID: 5346 Posts: 2 View All Rob16's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Wayne says... Hello francis "it bears fruits to about an inch and half then falls from the tree" Does the fruit yellow before dropping off? If so it could be a calcium deficiency, try spreading dolomite under the tree. Hello Rob Try sulphate of potash and then spray with copper oxichloride and mancozeb combo weekly with a wetting agent. I would also be inclined to spread some dolomite under the tree. To give your fruit texture and sweeten it spread some epsom salts around. If your fruit is hard spread a smidgen of borax around Mulch well under the trees cheers | About the Author Wayne 25th May 2011 6:15pm #UserID: 338 Posts: 908 View All Wayne's Edible Fruit Trees |
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foxberryfarm says... First year grafted PawPaw from nursery planted early this spring. Huge amount of spring growth (tripled in size) but suddenly multiple leaf edges are turning black. Not spots but entire edges of leaves. Two second year PawPaws planted 10 and 20 feet away are OK. We had a very wet spring (heavy rain every couple days - half inch each time) and now it suddenly turned hot (daytime 90's)and the leaves are now blackening and curling on the edges. What is best to do at this point? Too much water, so don't water? Too much fertilizer so flush? | About the Author foxberryfarm Joppa, MD, USA 1st June 2011 7:59am #UserID: 5371 Posts: 1 View All foxberryfarm's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Julie says... Multiguard snail pellets are pretty good at knocking off slaters. If you have mulch around the tree trunk, remove it - slaters love mulch! francis,when you have a particular problem, it's worth checking the search box at the top, on the right. There are several threads which deal with slaters. It sort of gets lost in a paw paw thread. | About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 4th June 2011 5:11pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... I have long had trouble with fungal diseases in paw paws including the black spot one.Mancozeb mixed with copper oxy helps but not against the rot.I had 1200mm in Feb and they struggled. But my solos and aussie reds are re-suckering.The fruit spotting bugs cause bunchy top and I probably spread diseases.Like many fruit sulphur,K,P Mg and particular microelements can improve fruit taste and disease resistance | About the Author Cairns 14th June 2011 7:06pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Wayne says... Hello Doris I think your trees suffer from a major Calcium and Potash deficiency which could have in turn encouraged a fungal disease. I would suggest spreading plenty of Gypsum and Sulphate of Potash around under the trees, plenty won't hurt A copper spray such as Copperoxichloride is good for the fungal control, sprayed weekly making sure you use a wetting agent. Without the wetting agent it will not work successfully. I have always used the copper spray with success but, of late, I have been trying Eco-fungicide with Eco-oil as the wetting agent but can't really compare the difference yet. The downside of the copper spray is that it kills flowers such as Mangoes etc if used before they set fruit. Some of the other guys might help out here with advice on the Eco-fungicide or suggest an alternative A pink solution of Condy's Crystals [Potassium permanganate] sprayed on the fruit also won't hurt. You can get that from a chemist | About the Author Wayne 26th June 2011 4:32pm #UserID: 338 Posts: 908 View All Wayne's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Doris says... Thank you. I'll give that a go. I meant to also ask is there some connection with pawpaws and citrus? I have a young lemonade tree in very close proximity which seems to be doing okay, but I also had a young orange tree which died. Would your suggestions for the pawpaw do any harm to the citrus? | About the Author Doris Caloundra 27th June 2011 5:48am #UserID: 5472 Posts: 2 View All Doris's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Alot of diseases result or are made worse by nutrient deficiencies or poor soil structure.Nutrient antagonisms mean that too much gypsum can reduce uptake of Fe,Mg and Mn and too much Potassium can reduce Mg.Most fertlisers are acid and over time can acidy soil and change nutrient availabilty.If those two are applied with dolomite it also corrects Mg imbalances and induced acidity. The blend of nutrients available is still less important than soil health and structure in many ways. | About the Author Cairns 27th June 2011 4:37pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Healthy soil with humus,live soil organisms,colloids and good structure gets all the nutrients to plants better than just having the perfect nutrient blend from fertilisers.Disease resistance is related to this and pesticides can reduce soil health by affecting soil organisms. Bisexuals often have a ratio of 60 to 20 to 20 of bisexual to female to male offspring | About the Author Cairns 27th June 2011 4:59pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Wayne says... Mike I have seen these exact same posts from you several times before, it is obvious that you cut and paste as some of the content you post is irrelivant to the subject at hand. I do agree with your statements about Dolomite for sure but I dissagree why you are pushing it for the problem at hand in this thread. | About the Author Wayne 27th June 2011 5:51pm #UserID: 338 Posts: 908 View All Wayne's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Peter says... Hi all, such a trouble in this forum whenever someone seeks help with a sick plant! From my perspective there is nothing wrong with general statements and will help the person who asks about a problem with their plant. Mike has nice insights about fundamental biological laws, whereas Wayne shares his knowledge from a plant nutrition view. All very valid and helps the person in panic(?) to understand what could be the cause(s) of the problem. Most would probably hope for quick personal advise rather then searching the forum or other sources for someone with a similar problem. | About the Author Peter36 27th June 2011 8:14pm #UserID: 5034 Posts: 213 View All Peter36's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Peter, Wayne is partly correct as I have tended to read a few streams quickly and respond off the cuff while doing other things.I have been too repetitive,generic and not answered some of the easy questions.In this stream I should have pointed out that no desribed damage was from fruit spotting bugs and Qfly rarely attack paw paws. The point I tried to make several times regarding the potash and gypsum cure-all is that it only works for a while until both cause other ntrient problems. | About the Author Cairns 27th June 2011 9:03pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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kertt says... Wayne have you blasphemed my name again? Am I to not respond? Heck no! Prithee ,that you should avail yourself of the proferred knowledge --- gypsum is useful as a soil conditioner ONLY if there is a sodic clay (look it up if you cannot understand) Potassium deficiency does not occur on clays and is rarely a problem. May I humbly suggest you not respond to things unless you have a genuine insight ,not just a general nostrum. | About the Author sydney 28th June 2011 9:41am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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amanda says... This is a very user friendly link on clay soils (it's not technical and it's a small download..) It's great for an intro: http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1676965.htm Gypsum is not just a 'clay breaker' - it can also used to manage sodicity too (in sandy soils as well). It's a valuable source of soluble sulphur also. It's big advantage is that it doesn't mess with pH. Yes - it can upset relations with other elements - but so can dolomite. There is also the magnesium:calcium ratio to consider here. I will see if I can find a user-friendly link regarding that... Speedy would be able to explain in a flash! Where are u Speedy!? :) But that's why getting a laboratory soil test done is so incredibly worthwhile when u are starting out - it takes away all this guess work ;-) When in doubt - use lots, and lots of compost - it's hard to fail with a well made compost, in the interim. (EDIT: it's easier to explain the calcium:magnesium ratio I think!? It is commonly believed/observed that when a clay soil has more magnesium added to it - it increases it's compaction and 'sealing' qualities (ie: it crusts over) and collapses the clay structure (likely leads to increased slaking too, I guess) But - it has also been 'observed' that this is more likely to occur with an increase in pH also...Dolomite will alkalinise the pH (and add magnesium too) Gypsum does not do this. It's a safer bet in neutral to alkaline soils AND when you do not know the results of the lab testing. (I mentioned Speedy cos he actually has this type of clay soil :) And - to be honest - I am still trying to get my head around this one too....the calcium is good for clay soils - up to a point. After that it does just what Mike mentions. I find iron is the first stop on my radar when I have "over done it" (I use gypsum to assist with my big salinity problem...but I have sand - so a bit different...it flushes brilliantly so any negative effects are very transient) That is my rudimentary knowledge so far... (I'd go for the compost as my first remedy in clay soils to be honest) | About the Author amanda19 Geraldton. Mide West WA. 28th June 2011 7:40pm #UserID: 2309 Posts: 4607 View All amanda19's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Amanda that is all right and I have a weathered clay soil and used too much potash and gypsum initially.Dolomite is milder than lime and can help the accumulated acidity of the many of the regular NPK fertlisers but again as you point out it raises the ph.I reckon when in doubt mulch with blood and bone or dynamic lifter. | About the Author Cairns 28th June 2011 9:41pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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amanda says... SG - I pH test everything I import. Sand is more forgiving (I find) and you can get away with a bit more. What Mike should have done is pumped his clay with organic matter instead of chemical fert's. Organic matter "opens" clay the same way as gypsum - but without the "chemical side effects" It is the panacea of all soil types - in varying degrees - but clay takes it in vast quantities - better than any other soil type. Chemical fert's should only ever be a mere tweak in good clay soils with ample organics. Just my opinion tho...sand is vastly different. The best organic matter is aerobic (hot) compost - always. From a tumbler or a turned heap - whatever - it rules (depending on the ingredients) | About the Author amanda19 Geraldton. Mide West WA. 29th June 2011 3:39am #UserID: 2309 Posts: 4607 View All amanda19's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Yes Amanda I was not as sold on mulch then as now and made alot of mistakes.I burnt trees with chlorides and excess amounts of fertliser generally and some types in particular and cause imbalances.I should have known better and treated use minimal amounts of 'chemically manufactured' fertlisers now. | About the Author Cairns 29th June 2011 6:13pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Brendan I agree that those two fertilisers are too stacked with N and have little else.It is good for leafy vegies and young trees and does improve the soil.N is more soluble and short lived than other macronutrients so sometimes more regular application, even with slow release forms is needed.I apply fertliser sparingly about 3 times a year and use a little more P,K and Mg than the rest.I am yet to find a really good and cheap organic fertiliser with micronutrients and the other macronutrients in good quantities. | About the Author Cairns 30th June 2011 6:16pm #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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amanda says... Hey Brendan - who makes the Super Growth? I don't think I have seen it here - but can find out from the manufacturer. It's organic? I can get away with Dymanic Lifter - only because I 'tweak' (cheat?) with some liquid ferts ;) It's handy to be able to specifically treat different fruit trees at different times in their cycle, independently of each other...although I am still learning about this..most of my trees are on the venturi system - and there is no point in feeding the deciduous trees now - but my citrus have now finished harvest and are ready for a big feed..for eg. | About the Author amanda19 Geraldton. Mide West WA. 1st July 2011 9:39am #UserID: 2309 Posts: 4607 View All amanda19's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Brendan says... Hi amanda, Super Growth organic fertilizer is made by Katek, don't know where? It's $32 here for a 35kg bag, stinks a bit but works well, it's slow release. Yes, like you, I tweak Super Growth with extra P & K for certain trees/plants. Eg, garlic 'should' be fertilized with an NPK fert of 5:10:10 :-) (tomatoes like that brew too). Forgot to mention, Katek also make a 50/50 fert (synthetic & organic), with an NPK 8:2:6, plus trace elements, it's called Super Grass, but can be used on the veggie garden/trees etc. | About the Author Brendan Mackay, Q 2nd July 2011 7:43am #UserID: 1947 Posts: 1722 View All Brendan's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Mike says... Brendan, that sounds like a good product and a good way to tweak it. I usually give each tree fertliser 3 x a year,at flowering and younger fruit development and reduce the nitrogen for trees with more mature fruit. Some trees I just fertilise after harvest if I think it won't impede flowwering or their rest period. | About the Author Cairns 2nd July 2011 9:37am #UserID: 5418 Posts: 1438 View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Brendan says... Hi amanda & Mike, Have a look at: www.katekfertilizers.com.au Looks like it's made in Gympie Q. (see, they do spell fertilizer with a 'Z' :-) | About the Author Brendan Mackay, Q 3rd July 2011 7:45am #UserID: 1947 Posts: 1722 View All Brendan's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Pam says... Hi I have a paw paw tree with tiny black spots all over the leaves. Once they get the black spots, the leaves curl up and die. The tree is full of fruit and the fruit does not have spots on it although it apprears to have sap over some parts of it. It seems to be spreading all over the tree. Can anyone recommend an organic way of helping and can you still eat the fruit ? | About the Author Brisbane 2nd August 2011 1:22pm #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Steven says... Hi Pam, it sounds like youve got a fungal infection on your tree, i think ive got the same problem on my papaya trees. The best way to get rid of it would be with a copper fungicide. cut off the worst leaves and spray the whole tree. do this several times over say a month or two and it should pick up. If you want something kinder, try making a solution of 1 liter of water, two teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate a drop of vegetable oil and dishwashing detergent (im not sure why you need that) the sodium bicarbonate is also a fungicide but its much weaker. however it should do the trick. Let us know how it goes. | About the Author Steven Eastern Suburbs 2nd August 2011 9:31pm #UserID: 704 Posts: 325 View All Steven's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Amateur says... Don't overlook the possiblity of the citrus moth, which is nocturnal, injecting its probosus (spelling?) into paw paw fruit during the night and spoiling them. Also, please don't overlook the potential for a sulphur deficiency to be helping to yellow paw paw leaves. Further, one year when our paw paw fruit was going mouldy on the tree, my partner sprayed the tree with a sulphur compound and the condition corrected itself. | About the Author Mackay 1st September 2011 1:27am #UserID: 0 Posts: View All 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Nick says... My pawpaw trees seem to have some form of mosiac type disease. The leaves open and then very quickly they seem to develop a colour change and the tips get curly...the plants are not robust and healthy, any suggestions, I have looked for parasites but cannot find any, tried copper based fungicides with no success. We live on the Moreton Bay Islands and we also have citrus trees nearby as well as grapes. Any suggestions?????? Nick | About the Author Nick1 Macleay Island 10th November 2011 11:08am #UserID: 6100 Posts: 1 View All Nick1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Cahbundy says... Hi, I purchased two papayas over a month ago, and one is growing new leaves which are deformed and curly. The other one is growing normally. Both have received identical care and have been potted up and fertilized regularly with seasol. I have a suspicion that this is a virus, but could someone please advise me what to do to save the healthy one? Thanks in anticipation. | About the Author Cahbundy Bundaberg 29th November 2015 4:55pm #UserID: 12814 Posts: 1 View All Cahbundy's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author MIke T1 cairns 13th December 2015 11:34am #UserID: 10744 Posts: 250 View All MIke T1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Bev Lovett says... We are renting our place and I would like to look after the paw paw tree but it is getting curley leaves from the tips down is it too much water or does it need feeding? we live in a hot climate and are on water restrictions so I keep watering it with the watering can hoping you can help.
| About the Author Bev Lovett Banora Point NSW Australia 4th February 2020 9:26am #UserID: 21576 Posts: 1 View All Bev Lovett's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Linda says... Rather late :( but perhaps this will help someone else.... You have pawpaw black spot - it's a fungus. https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/pawpaw-protection/10397432 | About the Author Linda CANOELANDS,2157,NSW 4th October 2023 7:31pm #UserID: 12687 Posts: 55 View All Linda's Edible Fruit Trees |
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