Gardener
Montrose, Vic
9th September 2009 9:11am
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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Gardener,
I have a 10 years old pumelo, white variety bought in Garden World and 5 meter tall now.
Very productive tree that I have to thin them out in early stage of fruit development. Still I pick about 100 fruits per year and due to water restriction those fruits used to have the size of a rock melon but no water (just rain water) and they are now the size of normal grapefruit.
They are sweet if you leave them in the kitchen bench for a month but still a bit after taste of tangy so I am not sure if because of not enough water or not enough heat.
Ten years ago the taste at the time was the same as now but much colder then. My tree has no fruit now that why I have not updated my edible page but will do so when they are in fruit.
I am going to experiment by covering some of the fruits in black plastic bag. Scientifically, the black colour absorbs more heat. Will they be sweeter?. The answer remains to be seen.
Hi Gardener,
I have a 10 years old pumelo, white variety bought in Garden World and 5 meter tall now.
Very productive tree that I have to thin them out in early stage of fruit development. Still I pick about 100 fruits per year and due to water restriction those fruits used to have the size of a rock melon but no water (just rain water) and they are now the size of normal grapefruit.
They are sweet if you leave them in the kitchen bench for a month but still a bit after taste of tangy so I am not sure if because of not enough water or not enough heat.
Ten years ago the taste at the time was the same as now but much colder then. My tree has no fruit now that why I have not updated my edible page but will do so when they are in fruit.
I am going to experiment by covering some of the fruits in black plastic bag. Scientifically, the black colour absorbs more heat. Will they be sweeter?. The answer remains to be seen.
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Melbourne
9th September 2009 9:40am
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Michael says...
Hi There,
I love eating pummelos and I currently have 3 trees with 2 in the ground and 1 in a large pot.They are quite small but the one in the pot is blooming with lot's of flowers right now.
Pummelos are the hardest citrus tree to grow in Australia as our climate is not hot enough for the fruit to turn sweet. You can get fruits but need constant heat all year round to turn the fruits sweet. Regardless I'm still going to try growing my own tree .I got 2 of my trees from Daleys - The Dwarf Nam Roi variety. I tried this variety in Vietnam and it was the best tasting pummelo I ever tried.
Hi Nguyet - I would love to see pictures of your tree when it is in fruits.
Hi There,
I love eating pummelos and I currently have 3 trees with 2 in the ground and 1 in a large pot.They are quite small but the one in the pot is blooming with lot's of flowers right now.
Pummelos are the hardest citrus tree to grow in Australia as our climate is not hot enough for the fruit to turn sweet. You can get fruits but need constant heat all year round to turn the fruits sweet. Regardless I'm still going to try growing my own tree .I got 2 of my trees from Daleys - The Dwarf Nam Roi variety. I tried this variety in Vietnam and it was the best tasting pummelo I ever tried.
Hi Nguyet - I would love to see pictures of your tree when it is in fruits.
Michael
Wakeley
9th September 2009 10:53pm
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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Michael,
Your chance to have sweet pumelo is much higher than mine because Sydney is much warmer than Melbourne.
If you give your trees some potash at flowering time and some water but not too much then you will get big and sweet fruits. I may be able to get away with the "after taste" problem.
I have posted only some of my trees in my edible page, I will list more when they are in fruits.
My pumelo has started to produce lot of flowers. I pick some blossoms and save them in water and freeze it. When I make any thing got to do with citrus blossum water I get some clear water from the frozen container for my recipes.
Hi Michael,
Your chance to have sweet pumelo is much higher than mine because Sydney is much warmer than Melbourne.
If you give your trees some potash at flowering time and some water but not too much then you will get big and sweet fruits. I may be able to get away with the "after taste" problem.
I have posted only some of my trees in my edible page, I will list more when they are in fruits.
My pumelo has started to produce lot of flowers. I pick some blossoms and save them in water and freeze it. When I make any thing got to do with citrus blossum water I get some clear water from the frozen container for my recipes.
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Melbourne
10th September 2009 9:02am
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Cuong says...
HiJujube and Michael,
I have experienced the same thing with my parents pomelo.
It tastes sweeter if picked and left for sometime before eating it then if you it it straight off the tree.
I think you can have a sweet pomelo in Australia, ours is almost there I think if we change our fertiliser program it will be sweet this year...
HiJujube and Michael,
I have experienced the same thing with my parents pomelo.
It tastes sweeter if picked and left for sometime before eating it then if you it it straight off the tree.
I think you can have a sweet pomelo in Australia, ours is almost there I think if we change our fertiliser program it will be sweet this year...
Cuong
10th September 2009 9:17am
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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Cuong,
Perth is also much warmer than Melbourne so I guess your parents ' pumelo don't have after taste like mine.
I did try one more thing is Epsom salt when fruits are about orange size but I think in southern states we don't have enough heat for the fruits to be ripen properly.
As an experience person in the field of agriculture, Do you have any suggestion for improving the taste of this fruit?
Hi Cuong,
Perth is also much warmer than Melbourne so I guess your parents ' pumelo don't have after taste like mine.
I did try one more thing is Epsom salt when fruits are about orange size but I think in southern states we don't have enough heat for the fruits to be ripen properly.
As an experience person in the field of agriculture, Do you have any suggestion for improving the taste of this fruit?
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Melbourne
10th September 2009 9:32am
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Gardener
Montrose, Vic
10th September 2009 1:01pm
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Cuong says...
We are commercial hydroponic produce growers and our fruit trees are just a hobby - so we arent too experienced with them as such
Jujube - are your fruits dry at all? I think the best thing you can do is to check your soil PH and make sure it is within the optimal range.
PH can affect the plants ability to take up its nutrients so if its not correct nutrient defficiency and the taste could be affected too
Yes Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate)is used to "sweeten" citrus trees, also make sure you use potassium too as this improves the fruit quality and yield
We are commercial hydroponic produce growers and our fruit trees are just a hobby - so we arent too experienced with them as such
Jujube - are your fruits dry at all? I think the best thing you can do is to check your soil PH and make sure it is within the optimal range.
PH can affect the plants ability to take up its nutrients so if its not correct nutrient defficiency and the taste could be affected too
Yes Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate)is used to "sweeten" citrus trees, also make sure you use potassium too as this improves the fruit quality and yield
Cuong
10th September 2009 7:11pm
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Melbourne
10th September 2009 7:21pm
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amanda says...
Hi Jujube - if u are really keen u could try supplying more heat? eg rocks/blocks around base of tree to absorb heat and then release when cooling..also a reflective surface like zinc alume sheets?
Some phosphorus may also help with building sugar content - if nitrogen too high and phosphorus low then acidity of juice more likely (according to my research)
The black plastic bag is a novel idea! You may need to provide ventilation though as the fruit might sweat and get fungal problems. Good abstract thinking Jujube! :)
Hi Jujube - if u are really keen u could try supplying more heat? eg rocks/blocks around base of tree to absorb heat and then release when cooling..also a reflective surface like zinc alume sheets?
Some phosphorus may also help with building sugar content - if nitrogen too high and phosphorus low then acidity of juice more likely (according to my research)
The black plastic bag is a novel idea! You may need to provide ventilation though as the fruit might sweat and get fungal problems. Good abstract thinking Jujube! :)
amanda
Geraldton. WA
10th September 2009 7:57pm
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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Amanda,
Many thanks for the hints. Much appreciated.
I have some spare rocks around my pond so I am going to remove some and place them underneath the tree.
Also good point about ventilation, I will have to punch lots of holes on the black plastic bags otherwise those fruits will get cooked due to summer heat.
I will certainly apply some Phosphorus too.
It is realy pity that the tree is beautiful and very productive but I have unpleasant taste after eating the fruits.
Hi Amanda,
Many thanks for the hints. Much appreciated.
I have some spare rocks around my pond so I am going to remove some and place them underneath the tree.
Also good point about ventilation, I will have to punch lots of holes on the black plastic bags otherwise those fruits will get cooked due to summer heat.
I will certainly apply some Phosphorus too.
It is realy pity that the tree is beautiful and very productive but I have unpleasant taste after eating the fruits.
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Melbourne
10th September 2009 8:24pm
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Michael
Wakeley
10th September 2009 9:18pm
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Melbourne
11th September 2009 7:25am
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jonah
perth
5th November 2009 6:06pm
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VLR says...
I don't know about pummelo but I did get a pomegranate tree from Lena Nursery, Wangara last summer for my Dad. It was the only nursery in my area that stocked pomegranate trees at the time. The healthiest plant I could find was still a bit burnt but it's really taken off now. The label said the variety was "Elite" but I think it was a typo and it's actually "Elcite". They only sold ones of that variety. Try calling your local nurseries if Wangara's out of your way. Some of the other nurseries I contacted led me to believe they sometimes have pomegranate trees in but had sold out. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard for them to order one in for you. They grow well in Perth.
I don't know about pummelo but I did get a pomegranate tree from Lena Nursery, Wangara last summer for my Dad. It was the only nursery in my area that stocked pomegranate trees at the time. The healthiest plant I could find was still a bit burnt but it's really taken off now. The label said the variety was "Elite" but I think it was a typo and it's actually "Elcite". They only sold ones of that variety. Try calling your local nurseries if Wangara's out of your way. Some of the other nurseries I contacted led me to believe they sometimes have pomegranate trees in but had sold out. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard for them to order one in for you. They grow well in Perth.
VLR
Perth
6th November 2009 12:48am
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Shaun says...
Joe at Tass-1-Trees in Baskerville (near Swan Valley in Perth) has got Pummelo .....
and rather cheap too .....
I got mine 1 plant from him .....
only cost me $10.00 1 year ago.
However, my tree is not doing too well, .... it is in a rather shady spot .... may have to move it to get more sun & heat after reading the above posts.
Joe at Tass-1-Trees in Baskerville (near Swan Valley in Perth) has got Pummelo .....
and rather cheap too .....
I got mine 1 plant from him .....
only cost me $10.00 1 year ago.
However, my tree is not doing too well, .... it is in a rather shady spot .... may have to move it to get more sun & heat after reading the above posts.
Shaun
WA / Perth
7th November 2009 4:56pm
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Damo
7th November 2009 5:47pm
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Shaun
WA / Perth
9th November 2009 1:33pm
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