Rare Fruit Swap/Sale in Melbourne South/East? (forum)

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Hi
I'm wondering if anyone who has surplus rare fruit (anything that cannot easily be bought in the shops) would like to swap or sell their fruits? We currently have prickly pears and are happy to swap them for white sapotes, any type of guava, wampi etc. We're in Mt Waverley. If you have fruits you'd like to swap or sell or if you live on the other side of Melbourne, if you list the fruits, there may be other people who would be interested in them.
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Time: 12th April 2008 9:55pm

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Julie says...
Excellent idea Lynne!

Time: 13th April 2008 8:03am

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Correy says...
Lynee that is actually a brilliant idea.

Maybe we could set up a web address attached to daleys dedicated to your idea.

eg http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/swap/

You enter your exact address and what fruit you have and then other people enter their address and you could get email alerts when people have rare fruit they are willing to swap or sell in your local area.

Then you can contact them and arrange a fruit swap. Great way to get people interested in growing their own specialised fruit and broadening our horizons.

eg how often do you see guavas in a fruit shop or black sapotes. But plenty of adventurous Australians have them in their backyards.

What do you think?

Time: 13th April 2008 11:38am

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juanita says...
Im interested to buy & swap as well. I have some cavendish banana suckers sprouting everywhere @ the moment.

Time: 13th April 2008 12:23pm

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Leona says...
I agree, its a great idea. Unfortunately, I cant partake in a swap with you Lynne, as I am in Perth, but maybe some of the WA people might be interested too.

Time: 13th April 2008 7:57pm

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lynne says...
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Having a webpage of its own is a great idea and sms capabilities are even better.
Some other advantages I can see with the trade/swap are:
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Time: 13th April 2008 9:02pm

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Brendan says...
Lynne,

This is a great idea. I don't think that there is any need to make things too complex. As for giving out addresses, in the past I bred rare and valuable reptiles where this was a problem. I don't think anyone will steal any of my fruit trees :-)

With regards to the time differences most fruit and vegetable hobbyists end up with a glut of produce that they are happy to give away with the possibility of the favour being returned.

The biggest advantage of your idea is the possibility to taste fruits that cannot be purchased in shops encouraging people to purchase more fruit trees. Example I would grow babaco, black sapotes and chilean guavas if I knew I liked the taste.

Well done.

Time: 13th April 2008 10:06pm

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Correy says...
Lynne, We could make it so when you enter your address you have to put in an exact address but that no one could see your exact address on the website if you so wished. I would need the exact address so that I can do the longitude latitude calculations so that I can notify people within a certain distance of you that you have some rare fruit ready using Google map tools.

Leona, But you could swap with people in Perth and there seems to be a lot of you rare fruit growers over there.

Brendan
Exactly right. Even grafted fruit trees can take 3 years to produce. It is always good to taste what it is you are investing in first.

P.S The Babaco doesn't taste anything like a paw paw. It is nick named champagne fruit because it is has that sour taste. When you eat the first one you will scrunch up your face but after that you realise far out that is actually very nice and you will be hooked.

Black Sapote or chocolate pudding fruit is a cross between a persimmon and chocolate. If you have some luck with pollination you can make it so there are no seeds. The big ones are a meal in themselves and the taste is brilliant. There are some tricks to make them taste even more like chocolate by mixing coconut for example or eating them with ice cream for the milky flavour of chocolate.

I haven't had a guava yet ):

Time: 14th April 2008 9:43am

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lynne says...
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I was wondering how the sms would work (I thought maybe using postcodes but your method is more precise). As long as there is the option to not reveal the address publicly, I think people should be fine with that. The way I see it, in order for this swapping arrangement to be effective, you'd want as many people to sign up as possible. To do that, the risk would need to be as low as possible. I suspect if people perceive for there to be risks (whether it's real or not), you may not hear from them. Incidently, there was actually a gentleman at Louis'open garden who has (or had) some of the rare fruit trees asked about on this forum (on a very limited scale though - not a competitor to Daleys). I asked him if I could state his phone number on this forum so enquiries can be made with him direct but he declined.

Time: 14th April 2008 10:29pm

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Correy says...
Yeah postcodes are not that good for calculating distance and I understand how people don't like giving info out over the net.

Here is me thinking out aloud feel free to have a say on any point.

First thing is that someone would need to set themselves up with an email alert.

To make this as simple as possible I reckon you should just choose the distance you are willing to travel. So you would have to enter your info like this:

My Address
Keep Private
Distance for Email Alert:
30km 100km ALL

Now let's say you had set up your alert to be 30km and someone 15km away from you has a crop of Sharpblue Blueberries they are willing to swap you would get an email like this:
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Dear Lynne,
Fred Flinstone has 60kg of Sharpblue Blueberries asking $3 per kg or a suitable swap. He is 7.5km from your address.

[Picture of ridiculously huge blueberry crop]

Link to View More Details Online

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I think it would be great if people could upload a picture of the fruit they had to swap but i know a lot of people will find this a bit of a hassle.

Pictures really do speak when you are swapping fruit so perhaps we could work out a way to have default images.

Here is an idea of what you would see on the Main Page:

I was thinking half the page a google map and the other half a summary of the latest entries. As you navigate through the map you can click on a marker which pops up with details about the fruit they are willing to swap. You could then click it to see all the information they have entered and then you could ask and exchange comments.

If you were willing to visit them to do the swap or buy or even in a perfect world taste for free their huge bounty then you could arrange to visit.

This is the tricky part arranging a time. I guess you could private message them from here. Or you could contact them by phone/mobile if they were willing to give out these details. If it was a simply money exchange for fruit you could leave the money in a designated place if no-one was home they could secretly arrange a way to do this. Like the good old days when you left money outside for the milkman :)

SMS is a bit tricky because it costs money (about 10cents) in Australia Overseas it is often free. What type of alerts would you like sent by SMS?

Suggestions?

Time: 15th April 2008 11:06pm

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lynne says...
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Your ideas are great and eventually if a lot of people sign up, then you'd need system along the lines of what you're thinking to organise things. But as it's a new concept, how about taking it one step at a time -don't change too much in one go - see if people are interested in the idea first, using pretty much the same format as this site that we're all used to. If SMS costs, I think if there's to be notification eventually, email is just as good. But even without this, I for one would be logging onto this site more often if there's a possibility of fruit being offered for sale. So that you don't have to spend too much time on it just right now (until it becomes more popular), how about we just list the suburb and interested parties can arrange to get in touch with oneanother. (BTW when we do get down to calculation distance, can there be an option for 10kms - Victoria is very small compared to Queensland and 30kms is a long way to travel). Oh and can you please give me Fred Flinstone's address - at that price, I'm taking the whole 60kgs!

Time: 17th April 2008 9:37pm

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Correy says...
Hi Lynee.

As you requested I put together a simple rare fruit webpage found here:

http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/swap/

You are right in regards to time I am working on another big project at the moment.

To do this idea well and get it popular I do think it needs a fair bit of time spent on it.

I would like to give people the ability to enter all the fruit trees they are growing in their backyard. They could upload pictures of these trees and commentary and when they fruit with the click of a button all the people in their local area can get notified that they are willing to swap or sell the fruit from that fruit tree.

When growing fruit trees the number one thing you want to know is how well it will grow in your climate so if you can search on a map and click on someone a few blocks away (depending on their privacy settings of course) you can effectively view pictures of their fruit trees and even discourse on their successes and failures and when the time is right you may even get invited round to taste their harvest.

Time: 19th April 2008 1:16am

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lynne says...
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Yes longer term, it would be excellent to link up with and get updates of the progress of fruits grown by other people in the neighbourhood. I have entered details of the prickly pears i currently have in the swap site you set up. Julie, Juanita, Brendan (or any other local fruit grower who may be interested) - if you're going to be in the Mt Waverley area in the next week or so and would like some prickly pears, send me an email and I'll get in touch with you. They may not be there for much longer as they drop easily. Leona, next time you come to Melb, let me know and I'll see what fruits I may have then.

Time: 19th April 2008 7:22pm

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Ajay says...
Hi Juanita,

Could I get a couple of suckers of Cavendish banana from you? I have a pot of Moringa(drumstick) or a 3" pot of guava I can spare.

thanks

Time: 3rd June 2008 12:13pm

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juanita says...
Hi Ajay,
What a small world as im from hoppers too... Im not sure whether it's a good idea to dig up suckers in this cold frosty weather @ the moment? altho i have another 2 young suckers in the pot still attach to their mom (main p.stem), maybe this one can be divided?
I already have 1 pot of moringa 12inches tall & 1 indian guava in ground about 1 metre tall...I don't mind custard apple (sweet sop, atemoya or cherimoya)

Rgrds

Time: 4th June 2008 12:22am

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Ajay says...
Hi Juanita,
Yes, it is indeed a small world. I think it would be wiser to wait until the ground is warmer (perhaps around october?) until we split the young suckers from the momma plant. In the mean time, seeing that you live so close by, would you like to come over to see my collection? We can arrange a mutual time if you'd like.
I dont have any of my plants in the ground - too scared.
As far as custard apple goes, I only have one seedling, am trying to grow more though..
Take care.

Time: 5th June 2008 2:39pm

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juanita says...
Yes ,we can arrange that one day & you can have some of my suckers comes october.

Time: 5th June 2008 7:52pm

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Marg says...
Hi I am in if that's ok...I have about 80 usual and rare fruit trees and herbs and spices...many of which I try year after year. Now the garden has a bit more shelter things are taking off..
Along with growing from seed and cuttings..nutritech have a keen propagation system called "The Rooterpot

Time: 7th June 2008 11:00am

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Roger says...
Hi Marg, I live in Surrey Hills and watched ABC Gardining show last night and have just now looked on the internet for rare fruit trees and found this forum. Is it possible to tell me where to buy some rare trees. Your collection sounds great. Regards Roger

Time: 8th June 2008 1:04pm

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Ron says...
Hi Marg
Your collection of fruiting trees is amazing. I have a fruit salad orchard of about 100 Trees and am currently looking to increase the collection with things that are more exotic. I also would be interested to hear of any nursuries that sell this type of thing in Melbourne.

Ron

Time: 8th June 2008 5:32pm

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Marg says...
Hi back Roger and Ron, first thing I did was contact Daleys...they have really great trees, and apart from the first winter they have been great....I started palnting 3 seasons ago about this time of year after six months of backbreaking clearing and refurbishing the soil we have here..(hydrophobic grey sand). Lost quite a few things like paw paws and cinnamon in the first winter...but I mad enough to keep trying, although I try to do my main planting in spring..At Louis Glowinskis last open garden, and he was saying it would be his last..there was a grower from Glenlyon.. Adrian from Useful Plants I have his number but I am not sure whether to put it on the site I will call him first...I got sugar cane from them, and they had coffee and many others as well.
Diggers also has some unusual fruit as do Perrys from SA, All Rare Herbs has lots of stuff but they are small, and lastly Bunnings occasionally has really interesting stuff like bananas BUT only buy grafted trees and bunnings generally has only seedlings, at the moment they have macadamia and mangoes both seedlings so don't get them....Morrisons fruit tree nursery in Doncaster w always has interesting plants and I'm sure they would get anything you want to try in as an order, Dicksonia rare plants at Macedon and Yamina rare plants in the Dandenongs have more cold hardy unusual stuff....and I'm always on the lookout for anywhere else..so if anyone has their favorite supplier...I am going to prune some branches off my Fuerte and Hass avocados and need to know when to do this so I can use them as grafts or give them away for others to graft onto those seedings we all have in the garden......cheers

Time: 9th June 2008 2:32pm

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lynne says...
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Your collection is awesome! I'm amazed at how you can manage to fit all those fruit trees into a suburban garden. Thank you for the comprehensive listing of nurseries too - I'll check a couple of them out this weekend. Can you please tell me if the ice cream beans have fruited yet? I'm about to inherit one and would like to do all that I can to give it a good home. Lynne

Time: 11th June 2008 8:49pm

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John says...
This is turning into a great site.
Need assistance of where to purchase four Sandalwood Trees, I have the Jam Wattles in Place (Host Trees)Now need to plant the Sandalwood.
Also where to purchase two Muntries Berry Trees (Kunzea Pomifera)

Your assistance would be appreciated

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Time: 12th June 2008 9:56pm

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Marg says...
lynne no beans yet but at least 1 tree is 3 metres this year and looking fine...not as quick as I expected for this type of tree but they are all in quite dry spots...on the other hand some things have grown 2 metres in a single year..like the avocadoes...just enormous and so I will start budding these guys soon....I do foliar feed every rain (after) which in Melbourne has been infrequent..
I use seaweed to make them stronger and fulvic acid and microbes with the npk, with all sorts of vitamins etc...mostly from Nutritech again and seasol and Bass laboratories...we have sandy dry soil and all this foliar feeding really makes a difference. The hardest thing I am trying to grow is a clove tree.....see how it goes this year..

Time: 14th June 2008 8:13pm

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Marg says...
John got this off the sandalwood site so I hope it helps, or ask Kuranga native nurseries to get them cheers


Farm Tree Nurseries (Host seedlings suppliers)



The following Farm Tree Nurseries can supply host seedlings and are members of the Australian Sandalwood Network. The ASN encourages members to support these nurseries, as they support the ASN;



NOTE: If planning to order host seedlings for establishment in winter 2008, aim to place your order with your preferred nursery as soon as possible, preferably before November 2007, to secure your order.



GAWA Tree Stocking Rate Guide



Nursery
Location
Contact

Chatfields
Tammin
(08) 9637 1075

Greenwood Trees
Toodyay
(08) 9574 4675

Misty Ridge Plant Farm Wundowie (08) 9572 7145
Parnells Nusery
Tincurrin
(08) 98832024

WA Farm Trees
Northam
(08) 9622 7743

Westgrow Farm Trees
Meckering
(08) 9625 1355

Whispering Gums
Beverley
(08) 9648 1048

Wongan Trees
Wongan Hills
(08) 9671 1979



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Ajay says...
Hi Marg,

Can you please tell me where you got the clove tree from ? Thanks.

Time: 17th June 2008 11:07am

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Marg says...
Hi Ajay all rare herbs

Time: 18th June 2008 4:26pm

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lynne says...
Marg thanks for your detailed reply regarding fertilisers. I don't know what some of them are at the moment (only started gardening last year) but will look into them. I might try asking if anyone in the forum in Melb has had ice cream beans fruit. Your great success with avocado is just the impetus we needed to get one.

Time: 22nd June 2008 6:04pm

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lynne says...
Marg if you haven't been to CERES in Brunswick, they have some rare plants.

Time: 25th June 2008 8:06pm

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shalvin says...
Marg - where did you purchase the Kava from? And how have you managed to grow it?

Time: 2nd July 2008 7:11pm

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Marg says...
definitely get an avocado...just protect it from the evil ring tail (ringbark) possums!!!!!
and the kava came from ALL RARE HERBS too they have a massive list I keep it in a big pot in a bunnings poly hut next to my gas heater outside which blows steam all the time the clove, cinnamon and a couple of other little things are there as well...it never gets below 12 degrees and once everything is in the ground in spring they will be fine and protected...even so a little bit of shelter over winter seems pretty easy.
I am in Camberwell and quite sheltered...and winter has only just hit so I may have bad news as the cold progresses....

Time: 9th July 2008 8:02pm

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lynne says...
they got the forecast wrong last night - said the minimum was 7c but actually dropped to 3c! Marg you're welcome to some of my industrial bubble wrap if you like - I've read that it gives more insulation than poly http://www.gonegardening.com/xq/asp/group_id.20/article_id.72/referer./qx/gg_shop/article.htm
It sounds like you only use a little bit and I have some to spare. We're in Mt Waverley so can easily be passed onto to you cclynne@gmail.com

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Anonymous says...
I thought prickly pear was a weed? and thus it would be illegal to "swap"
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Time: 22nd July 2008 1:13pm

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Opuntia (cactus) kept in check by biological control agent Cactoblstis . No illegality.

Time: 22nd July 2008 3:50pm

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lynne says...
Does anyone want a damson plum tree? It's around 2 mtrs high and 1 m wide. Very low maintenance.

Time: 31st August 2008 9:11pm

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Kirst says...
Hi...I love the idea of a fruit plant swap but even more just an opportunity to meet up from time to time and chat with people about what they can grow in Melbourne. I have bananas and maybe pepino that I could swap.

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Time: 17th September 2008 5:28pm

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Ajay says...
Hi all...
I have 9 Indian Guava seedlings - 6 to 7 inches tall - these are spare plants... Any one interested in swapping? I'm interested in Cocao , cashew-nut, jambolan, Indian Jujube and Starberry.

Time: 26th September 2008 10:54am

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Margaret says...
Hi All
I so agree with Kirsty about getting together every so often
Being a member of the SA rare fruit society is just so painful as they have some wonderful meetings, with budwood and swap and sell tables.... I have often wondered about trying to organise a Melbourne branch.
I guess to begin all we have to do is work out a place and date, all show up with spare things we have or at least a list of what we could propagate.
We should make sure this goes into the Melbourne trop fruit forum as well

cheers Marg



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shalvin says...
Hi Ajay, I am from Fiji - new to gardening - my Indian Guava died over winter - I have tej pathi seedling for swap and jaamun seeds - if you are interested - 0424065487 - also have taro - tulsi also died - I live next Murugan Temple

Time: 1st October 2008 9:24pm

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Ajay says...
Hi Shalvin,

As discussed yesterday, I have Tej Pathi (Murraya Koenigii). I would have been interested in SYZYGIUM CUMINI (the purple coloured Jumblum) though .... ;).
Here is the full list: I'm interested in Cocao , cashew-nut, jambolan, Indian Jujube and Starberry.

Time: 7th October 2008 8:53am

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Ajay says...
Hi Juanita,
Is this a good time for some cavendish banana suckers ? ;)
Please give me a call if you want to discuss further: 0458 580 062

Cheers-
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Time: 13th October 2008 9:05am

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Esther says...
I'd be interested in sharing knowledge about fruit growing too - it's often really hard to know what will survive and how to do things. Swapping cuttings/seedlings etc would be great too. So yes - a Melbourne backyard fruit grower's group would be excellent.

Time: 18th October 2008 2:09pm

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Esther says...
Hi Lynne,
is your damson plum still on offer? Are they good eating or just for cooking etc?

Esther

Time: 18th October 2008 2:10pm

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lynne says...
Esther yes it is. I eat them fresh - they're not as sweet as some of the red plums. But a couple of people have stewed the frozen ones and report that they like them. The tree is over 2 metres high and is in the ground so needs to be dug out. So, would need a van or trailer to transport.

Time: 18th October 2008 5:25pm

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Shivani says...
Hi, I'm after a tulsi (sacred/holy basil) and a curry leaf plant? Does anyone know a nursery that would have it or is anyone willing to sell me these plants?

Time: 23rd October 2008 8:03pm

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Manda says...
holy basil seeds can be ordered online from www.edenseeds.com.au

there are probably other online seed groups that also sell them.

Time: 23rd October 2008 9:58pm

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Manda says...
Check that fruit swap part of the daleys sight if you are interested in cuttings of geranium that is citronella scented. I am going to prune the plant i have before it over take that part of the garden.

Time: 23rd October 2008 10:07pm

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juanita says...
hi! Ajay,

I do remember of course...potted cavendish nana is slowly picking up as some new green leaves coming up...Let the baby grows a bit taller & stronger, it shld be ready by dec...
Do you still have your moringa oleifera?

Time: 25th October 2008 11:54pm

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Ajay says...
Hi Juanita,

I have only one moringa left and its on the edge.... :(
I have planted more seeds though, but how many will actually sprout is anyones guess as they are over 2 years old.

If I get any extra, I'll be sure to post on this website.

On the bright side, I do have extra Guava (Indian) that I can spare.

Time: 31st October 2008 4:58pm

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juanita says...
Hi Shivani,
Are you from Melb? I know one nursery here where i got my 1st curry leaf plant.

Time: 3rd November 2008 11:34pm

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juanita says...
Hi Ajay,

I also have 1 pot of moringa w/ 2 young trees in it & they're thriving well so far..I just want to have an extra plant..I already have 1 small indian guava tree in ground.

Time: 3rd November 2008 11:55pm

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Anonymous says...
Hi Shalvin
Do you have your taro in the ground? Have you had any success with getting the root to crop? Or do you grow it for the leaves?

Time: 12th December 2008 10:36pm

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Correy (Daleys Website Guy) says...
After 8 months we have a new tool that will help with fruit swapping. It is still in the testing phase:

http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/my/

Please give me some feedback at:

webmaster[at]daleysfruit.com.au
( Replace at with @ )

Time: 15th December 2008 10:49am

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Shivani says...
Hi Shalvin,
Do you know of anywhere I can get bel-patra plant from. Or anyone else that knows where I can get a stone-apple, or wood-apple plant from?

Time: 8th January 2009 1:01pm

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Anonymous says...
I have seen wood apple grown in Cairns

Time: 8th January 2009 3:33pm

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JMY says...
HiJuanita,
Could you please tell me the location of the nursery where curry plant is available

Time: 11th January 2009 5:43pm

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David Johnson says...
Curry plants are currently available at Gardneworld in springvale.

Regards
Dave

Time: 14th January 2009 12:05pm

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foo66 says...
Hi David ,
How much they asking for the curry tree ? Thank.
Regards
Foo

Time: 16th January 2009 1:02pm

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Anonymous says...
$49.95, rediculously priced.

Time: 17th January 2009 10:26am

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Ajay says...
I have several pots of curry leaf, but am looking for drumstick/moringa in exchange-
Any offers out there ?...

-Ajay

Time: 17th January 2009 12:25pm

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ian says...
i am trying to find damson trees for my garden does anyone know i can get them

Time: 17th January 2009 5:07pm

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Adam says...
If you can wait until March I would suggest Riverside Fruit Trees in Tasmania (the sell bare rooted trees in the winter).

http://www.woodbridgefruittrees.com.au/html/plums.html

Check out their other trees also, especially the apples.

Time: 17th January 2009 9:39pm

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Adam says...
Edit to above: "woodbridge", not riverside", but the link is correct.

Time: 18th January 2009 7:16am

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juanita says...
Hi! JMY,

It belongs to plant plus franchise & it's in werribee...Is it far for you?

Time: 22nd January 2009 12:16am

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jmy says...
thanks junita
Its 100k from my place

Time: 13th February 2009 7:59pm

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Karen says...
Hi fellow rare fruit growers!

Bulleen Art & Garden Nursery in Manningham Rd Bulleen 9850 5155 has a very good range of interesting edibles, I have sourced many of my collection through them.
Also Ceres, Daleys, Diggers, and some from the last Louis open day...

I have a spare yellow Cherry Guava to swap. I am looking for a Ju-jube. (I think, that is I may have run out of room!)
Also does anyone know whether Wampi can take hot and cold winds and full afternoon sun in Melbourne?
I currently have my newly planted one in semi-shade, but am thinking of swapping it over with my new not-happy Persimmon Fuyu, which I thought would be sun-tolerant and just wasn't. Is it just the variety? I have seen many Persimmons around my area in full sun quite happy. Maybe just because it's so new...
Have just read all this section of the forum, wow, didn't know there were so many others into this too!
I am now making part of my living out of teaching gardening classes in my garden, but was going to suggest that if other Melbournites wanted to have a swap-meet at each other's gardens, I am happy to offer mine as one? It would be great to see others too. I know how much I enjoyed Louis's garden...It was great to be able to see how some of the things I am planting are going to look in the future.


Time: 21st February 2009 11:53pm

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Karen says...
Oh yeah, Yalca Fruit Trees has many interesting (mostly) deciduous trees, many heirloom varieties, and citrus for odd times of the year, you have to email them for a catalogue - sales@yalcafruittrees.com.au

Time: 21st February 2009 11:56pm

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Jantina says...
Thanks for that Karen, I've emailed for the Yalca list and if you google the Bulleen Art & Garden Nursery and click on the SGA site (where it says "we are certified)there is a link to another interesting gardening forum.

Time: 23rd February 2009 9:40pm

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Jantina says...
Karen, forgot to say that your Fuyu should be happy in full sun.

Time: 23rd February 2009 9:42pm

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mary says...
i would like to know if anybody have a chinesse plum tree would like to buy, also known as jujube thanking you

Time: 27th February 2009 11:27am

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vj says...
Hi Ajay,

Are you interesting in selling your curry plant?

Time: 21st May 2009 4:12pm

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Ajay says...
Sorry VJ, I am keeping the curryleaf plants for exchange. I am looking to exchange with Indian Jujube and Phylanthus Acidus. Thanks for your interest though...

Time: 1st June 2009 10:57am

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Mei says...
Hi everyone,
is there anybody has a cumquat/calamansi tree for sell?
Or do anyone of you know which market can I get the cumquat fruit from?

Thank you!

:)

Time: 14th August 2009 8:09pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Mei,

Burning or pot garlore (Springvale next to garden world) or Wantirna market sell them but the market sell them cheaper I think.

Good luck.

Time: 14th August 2009 8:13pm

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Mei says...
Hi Jujube,

Thank you so much for your information, I've been looking for the fruits for ages! But, couldn't find them...
I saw some people plant the cumquat tree in their garden, but i'm too shy to ask them! :)

Time: 14th August 2009 8:17pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Mei,

I mean you can buy the tree from the places I mention earlier but fruits they are very rare. I see Springvale shopping centre sale them sometime. Do you need lots?. If you just want a handful then you are welcome to come to my house. I have two small trees in pots with some small ripe and some juicy green fruit too.
let me know jujubeforsale@yahoo.com.au. I will alert you if I see some tomorrow when I go shopping in Springvale.


Time: 14th August 2009 8:40pm

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Mei says...
Hi Jujube,

Thanks a lot for your offer, but I need a few kilos of cumquat. Because I want to make some cumquat juice. :)
However, in the future, if your cumquat trees has a lot of fruits that you don't need them, can I buy them from you? Because I haven't seen any market selling cumquat fruits. I'm located in Box Hill North. So, if anyone wants to give away or sell their cumquat fruits please let me know.
*It doesn't have to be ripe, the green cumquat is fine!

My email address is meiping_lim86@yahoo.com

Thanks a lot!


Mei ：）


Time: 15th August 2009 6:03pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Mei,

I will alert you when I see this fruit for sale.



Time: 15th August 2009 7:44pm

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amanda says...
I noticed the Diggers Club (sorry Daleys..!) has a nice selection of cumquat plants for sale?

Time: 16th August 2009 11:43am

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mei says...
Thanks a lot Jujube!

:)

Time: 16th August 2009 11:50pm

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ashvin says...
hi,i am ashvin.

Time: 4th September 2009 3:31pm

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ShivaG says...
Hi Marg! I am responding to your post. I am interested in your henna plant. Please let me know how I can get some from you.

Time: 14th September 2009 9:51pm

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raghu says...
hi marg...

I love to have henna plant. I live in brisbane. I will pay for postage. If you have spare plants please i am very much interested to grow the plant. Please let me know if you could send it...
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Larms says...
HI,

i am in Sydney, near Cronulla, does anyone know where I can buy Prickly Pear seeds or the plant to grow the fruit, taste really good, but I cant find anyone in Sydney who sells this.

Thanks
LOUIE

Time: 30th September 2009 4:53pm

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am says...
You will actually need prickly pear cactus pads and then they easily root in the soil within a couple weeks of warm weather and watering.

On ebay's US site there are sellers. I'd just make sure they are for the red fruit. If the pad is small enough it should fit in a little envelope and not be confiscated. Otherwise if you have any friends that go to Italy, they are plentiful and easy to sneak back.

Time: 9th November 2009 2:08am

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Larms says...
Thank you

Time: 18th November 2009 11:57am

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Violet Cactus says...
Larms and Am, this picture taken in the 1920s will tell you why Australians don't like prickly pear.

In Queensland, an area larger than England was being choked by this plant before they found a way of eradicating it, however prickly pear infestation is still a problem and always will be, especially in the northern states.

Checkout this amazing video.

http://aso.gov.au/titles/newsreels/australasian-gazette-prickly/clip1/

And this 'history of the prickly pear'
http://www.northwestweeds.nsw.gov.au/prickly_pear_history.htm

All of the states in Australia have different laws regarding Opuntia. For example In Victoria you can legally grow Opuntia ficus-indica but not sell them, nor may you import them from overseas.

In Western Australia they are very much frowned upon and some people have had plants confiscated from their gardens.

Pictures - Click to enlarge

Picture: 1

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Violet Cactus says...
More information:

Prickly pear (Opuntia species) are declared noxious in class 4 throughout the Southern Tablelands and South East Region (must be controlled in accordance with a local management plan).

Because prickly pear species are listed in a notifiable class (1, 2 or 5) anywhere in NSW, the species cannot be propagated or sold anywhere in the state (with the exception of Indian fig (Opuntia ficus-indica).

In Victoria too, you are allowed to grow Opuntia ficus-indica.
Luckily ficus-indica is the best one for fruit!

So nobody needs to sneak cactus pads into the country. Besides, if people illegally sneak in plants to Australia they may be carrying diseases or insects we don't have in this country.

That's how the European wasp first appeared in Australia a few years ago.

It's better for all gardeners if we Australians don't get more pests and diseases from overseas.

Lots of people here in Melbourne grow Indian Fig. You can see huge plants towering over their garden fences.

I saw one for sale here - http://www.oztion.com.au/buy/auction.aspx?itemid=8901663


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jairodrio says...
I have fresh seeds for swap.

Citrus nobilis ,Mandarina
Ficus Carica, higo
Hylocereus triangularis, Pitaya
Physalis peruviana, Uchuva
Syzygium jambos, Poma
Inga hintonii , guama
Prosopis pallida, algarrobo
Passiflora tarminiana, curuba
Passiflora antioquiensis, curuba antioque

Time: 10th December 2009 4:21pm

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peter says...
hello jairodrio,
i would be interested in
p. antioquiensis
a.cherimoya and a. squamosa.
what type of squamosa is it?
do you have seeds of the red fleshed
type?

are you looking for any particular type
of tomatoes, cacti & suculants?

can you post an email address for contact.

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Alan says...
Hi, i'm interested in your moringa oleifera plant, if you can please let me know what you would concider swapping it with?
I have indian fig plant, which in the oppinion of many who have tried it, said that it's the sweetest they have ever tried. I also have very good brown fig tree and a pommigranite tree that produces huge fruit like size of babies head.
Would love to hear from you soon, and if you want, i will get pics of the plants.

Thanks





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Vasu says...
Hi All,
thanks all for creating this wonderful forum.
Iam very very new to this, but I am after some bael-patra ( Aegle marmelos) plants. Does any know where I can source this from?
Thanks
Vasu

Time: 10th February 2010 12:22am

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Roslyn says...
I'm just starting out, planning a tiny orchard in pots (I live in a flat) I would love to swap but I don't have anything, but I am a massage therapist and would be willing to swap some massage work for fruit trees.

I do mobile work so I can come over to pick up plants and give you a massage all at the same time. Hopefully a some of you will be interested.

Time: 10th March 2010 12:59am

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Ronnie says...
I am also looking for Aegle Marmelos. If you have find same can you let me know please. Thanks Ronnie

Time: 12th April 2010 1:12pm

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sampa says...
Thanks all for this wonderful forum. I am new to gardening, we do have 2 fig trees, adriatic and the purple one. The rest of my trees are small.
Alan, I found Moringa at a shop in Dandenong for $10-15.

Time: 12th April 2010 2:28pm

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Mark says...
I'm looking for Aegle Marmelos too!

Time: 28th April 2010 8:09pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
I have seen wood apple or Aegle Marmelos grown in Cairns so you may ask a nursery like Limberlost in Freshwater Cairns. They will be abble to help you.
Good luck.

Time: 28th April 2010 8:50pm

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vaishu says...
hi marg,can u plz sell me henna plant,as i nd my little daughter likes it very much.i hv been looking for it in perth,bt couldn't get it here.i will pay the postage amount.plz

Time: 29th June 2010 7:34pm

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Charles cant spell says...
You can buy Henna seed, try ebay, I am stratifying some now. If it gets going there will be at least one source in WA. But dont hold your breath growing from seed is always tricky ricky.

Time: 29th June 2010 9:28pm

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Rev says...
Re: Henna in WA
Try julie firth.he has plants from Palestine years ago. might still have them
Ive collected seed from bushes in Brisbane and cairns, it was pretty easy to germinate
dont have anay atm.

re: Opuntia
The risk up northe here seems overated now. Cactoblastis did a great job. Opuntia are still present but not that threat, actually a useful part of biodiversity now that its moderated.

the new risk is actually in the south where its too cold for permanent cactoblastis colonies. This is why Opuntia is getting away in the flinders ranges
http://www.australian-aridlands-botanic-garden.org/friends/news/04-edmunds.htm
however you should take the assertions with a grain of salt. The flinders ranges is already totally trashed by grazing, foxes and rabbits. Its not a 'wilderness' , its a wasteland! ecologically opuntia may do a great service by feeding and sheltering animals and soil, just like the much maligned lantana does in the subtropics.

and to jairodrio
please email me
reville1@gmail.com
i can see whats on that list that i can legally import. Maybe i can help you too with some autralian and asian specialities.



Time: 30th June 2010 12:51am

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Rev says...
hi Marg, user 201

" cloves, kava, pipers"
in melbourne?im amazed
the rest look feasible

cloves i though maybe.
but kava?
can you post a pic? it doesnt like the nth qld winter, im amazed you have it there.
and pipers. which ones? i sell P nigrum and P retrofractum. hoping my guinea pepper comes up too
im looking for P longum and P cubeb



Time: 30th June 2010 12:56am

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Rev says...
re julie and the henna
http://www.permaculturenursery.com.au/

I see many Indian and SE asian people pop on the board looking for familiar herbs and spices
this is my special thing

I have to resecure my source but ill get plenty curry planst going
I also have
-Pandan
-Tulsi ( the real one, some southern seedsellers sell a false one, not by malice just ignorance)
-Agathi seed (ripening soon)
-neem seed (in season)
-Noni/indian mulberry
-Daruka
-Dringo (asian strain)
-Moringa (short pod form)
- i have a source for the long pod form but i have to buy seed by the kilogram!!!
-Cabe jawa
-Tamarind
- I know where Bael tree is. It can be grafted to citrus rootsock but i must learn how or take cuttings. I will watch it for fruits.
-Betel nut
- I have Daun daluman/grass jelly plant but it must grow via seed not cuttings so i have to wait
-can access east indian lemon grass
-chaa plu / La lot
and much more! i have a long list and i am actively finding these things

I am still hunting seed or plants of
-Yanang
-Cha om
-asam gelugor
-Daun salam
-Szechuan pepper
-Fiji Kava
-Betel leaf pepper
-

some i have sources for but a second source would be welcome.
I always prefer a swap over $, but $ can suffice!
www.tropicalfoodforest.com
conatcy me, i am happy to make friends with new gardeners!

Time: 30th June 2010 1:24am

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Brad says...
I need to buy a couple of dozen prickly pears for my daughter who needs them for a food tech assignment to make jam. Can someone point me in the right direction to buy them in Melbourne. Thanks

Time: 7th July 2010 10:42am

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Nick says...
I don't know if this helps but there's a website called Trade Winds Fruit which sells cheap seeds and that includes prickly pear.

http://www.tradewindsfruitstore.com/servlet/the-Tropical-Fruit/searchpath/626/start/51/total/154/CategoriesHope this helps!

Time: 30th July 2010 7:10pm

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Nick says...
http://www.tradewindsfruitstore.com/servlet/the-Tropical-Fruit/searchpath/626/start/51/total/154/Categories

Time: 30th July 2010 7:11pm

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Jason says...
I don't think customs would look very favorably at that. I've never been able to find the legit tuna Opuntia especially red tuna http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Prickly_pears.jpg that the central Mexicans eat but I have collected some are little bit similar. Or does someone make jam from the common species in Australia that went wild? I wouldn't have thought so ?. The one they eat in Mexico is a really high quality fruit eaten fresh even, much better than dragon fruit or anything like that

Time: 31st July 2010 1:28am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Brad I don't know which city you're in but in Melbourne all you need to do is drive around some of the older inner city suburbs which have a substantial European migrant population and there's sure to be some prickly pears hanging over the odd laneway - my Italian neighbours used to give me some every year after they were soaked in a bucket of water for 24 hours to remove the spines. They're great eaten fresh too.
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Time: 31st July 2010 9:19am

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Steven says...
the land around train tracks usually has a lot of figs and prickly pears too. there are plenty of them in bulleen also.

If you want to grow them just get a few leaves and plant them in the ground. they prefer softish soil but other than that they really dont need anything.

Regards

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Time: 2nd August 2010 1:03am

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Johann says...
Phil@Tyalgum, Do you have that lovely prickly pear growing, as shown in your post? If so I would love a piece. Thanks.
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Time: 3rd August 2010 11:42am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
I took that pic in Madeira a couple of years ago, it was quite spectacular tho I must admit.

Time: 3rd August 2010 5:44pm

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Johann says...
Interesting! The actual Opuntia tuna species is said to be naturalized on Madeira, but the one in your photo is not it. I'm not sure what species is in your photo.

Time: 3rd August 2010 8:41pm

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Brad says...
Thanks Phil. My research found they are out of season at the moment however your suggestion is spot on I have had plenty of people offer me plenty on maturity from the very places you spoke about. Thanks for the reply

Time: 10th August 2010 6:47pm

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ces says...
Hi brad, prickly pear are out of season, I got them at Queen Vic market a few months ago

Time: 10th August 2010 11:51pm

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ronnie says...
Bael Tree

Dear Rev,

Can you send me the Bael Tree root so that I can plant it now as it is warmer and best time to plant it. My email is ronnie_daraja@hotmail.com.

Thanks

Time: 13th August 2010 4:17pm

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rev says...
Hi Ronnie
im emailing you
you say root? i presume you mean root cuttings
i need to know more. email me back and we can help each other!



Time: 17th August 2010 2:09pm

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Alan says...
Hi, i read you have Moringa oleifera plant, and was wondering if i could swap anything for one or even just buy from you? Please let me know as soon as you can.

Time: 17th August 2010 5:47pm

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Rev says...
well give me a couple years and ill have multiple strains available.
whenever you visit sa or vic its easy to pick up vars. just riding around the burbs

Time: 26th August 2010 9:13pm

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rony says...
Ajay, do u still have indian guava tree for sale? can u email me :

ronyahm@yahoo.com

Time: 30th August 2010 7:09pm

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Ajay says...
Hi Rony,
Yes, I do have Indian Guave trees , but not for sale. I have the extra ones to swap for plants that I am looking for.
Sorry.

Time: 9th September 2010 9:32am

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Ajay says...
Hi Rev,
I have been looking out for Neem seed for quite some time, only to get either stale sed from eBay or non-viable seed from well meaning people.
I was wondering if you would be able to post me some absolutely fresh seed ?
Please suggest some suitable compsensation for your time and seeds.
Ta-
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Time: 9th September 2010 9:36am

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Jantina says...
Hi Ajay, I have a very small neem tree in a pot that has survived the winter ok but to be honest I think it will always need more coddling than I am prepared to give it. You can have it if you want. I'm coming down there soon and can bring it with me and you can pick it up.

Time: 9th September 2010 12:02pm

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Ronnie says...
I thought the Bael tree had arial rooting. So if it comes out somewhere it will start to germinate. It is usally planted in spring or summer and should not be placed in realy hot temp.

Time: 15th September 2010 3:11pm

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Ronnie says...
I thought the Bael tree had arial rooting. So if it comes out somewhere it will start to germinate. It is usally planted in spring or summer and should not be placed in realy hot temp.

Time: 15th September 2010 3:11pm

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Avi says...
Hi ... did anyone manage to get hold of Indian Bael tree. I would love to buy 1 as well. As for Neem, i have seen the pot plants being sold in some indian/fiji shops. Cant exactly remember the shop name.

Time: 25th October 2010 9:45pm

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tul says...

Hi Rev,
I am also looking for Bael Fruit Tree. Tried to grow from seeds. It grows in Spring and Summer but dies in Winter. Wouldn't mind a established tree eg 2 year old or so.

Time: 26th October 2010 11:56pm

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Glory says...
Hi Juanita, Do you have holy basil(Ocimum sanctum). Do you have any idea where can i get a plant or seeds? Ta

Time: 30th October 2010 4:22pm

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prabh says...
Hi I am looking for tulsi plant ....

Time: 15th November 2010 1:58pm

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Julie says...
Glory and prabh, tulsi/holy basil seeds are available from Eden Seeds. As this is an annual it would be much cheaper to grow from seed and have several rather than buy a plant.

Eden have several places that sell seed in WA, so I guess it's the same for other states. You can probably find out online.

Time: 15th November 2010 8:36pm

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Julie says...
Glory and prabh, tulsi/holy basil seeds are available from Eden Seeds. As this is an annual it would be much cheaper to grow from seed and have several rather than buy a plant.

Eden have several places that sell seed in WA, so I guess it's the same for other states. You can probably find out online.

Time: 15th November 2010 8:36pm

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epiphany says...
Just had to pop in...I'm so excited (I know it's probably not exciting to anyone else but I'm quite stoked!). My African Pride custard apple is setting flowers. And it lives outside in a pot at the moment. And I'm pretty sure one of my black sapotes is *just* starting to set flowers? Maybe? (will have to keep an eye on it). I have no idea if anything will happen (& I won't let them fruit this year if I do manage to get anything because the trees are so young) but I'm kind of waiting with baited breath.

Given the rate most of my 'tropical' trees that aren't supposed to like chilly Melbourne are doing (even in the relatively coldish weather we've been having lately), I guess something must be agreeable to them. Will keep you posted.

Time: 29th December 2010 11:48pm

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John Mc says...
Hey epiphany,

Have you tried hand pollinating Annona as yet? It's good fun. You can always knock the fruit off when you see you've been successful. The female flowers also have a beautiful aroma.

Let me know if you want more details.


Time: 30th December 2010 8:21am

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hieppity says...
Hi all,

I went to check out the swaps link http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/swap/) as I'm revamping my garden into an edible one, but noticed it is chockers full of spam. Any chance of it getting cleaned up? I would love to get into the swapping action!

Time: 3rd January 2011 9:56pm

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RiverinaRainforest says...
Hi Juanita,
I would love some Cavendish banana suckers. I would be happy to swap some Oldhammii Bamboo suckers or French sorrell or even a rare sloe plum.
Thanks,
Zoltan

Time: 4th January 2011 10:59am

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Shereen says...
Hi all,
Can anyone help me please?
I am trying to source fresh custard apple leaves for myself to use to make tea for my cancer,my oncologist said chemo not really help to get rid my sarcoma, any ideas where i can find them????
Thanks for your help
Shereen

Time: 17th January 2011 4:46pm

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Archie says...
HI everyone,
New to melbourne...would love to get some cuttings of gardenia , curry leaf plants or seeds , i still dont have anything to swap.. all in seedling stage..but will have holy basil/ common herbs/chilli and just common things to swap.
would love to get any nice perennial plant cuttings for my garden.. will bear the postage!!.. or else if you all can point me in a nice direction for cuttings is fine too!..:)
Had loads back in perth.. but had to leave everything behind!!
Any help is most appreciated....
Cheers
Archie


Time: 22nd January 2011 4:42pm

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epiphany says...
Archie...my curry leaf tree has just finished flowering, so if you'd like seeds in a month or so, I'm more than happy to send you some. Depending on what you want, I can probably also send you some cuttings of various plants. You can contact me via http://myfolia.com/gardener/epiphany

Time: 24th January 2011 11:53am

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Aniket says...
Hi there,
I am after original Tulsi (Basil)seeds.Is there someone who can help me?

Ani..

Time: 26th January 2011 10:12am

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Julie says...
I'm pretty sure Eden Seeds and Phoenix Seeds both have them. Bit late to sow them now though.

Time: 26th January 2011 7:13pm

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Nick says...
Does anyone want prickly pear cuttings?

Time: 9th February 2011 7:51pm

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Jantina says...
I don't want to be rude Nick, but have you tasted the fruit from yours? I understand they can be variable. If it's good then I'm sure there is something I can swap with you.

Time: 10th February 2011 8:51am

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ash says...
Hi
I'm looking for an Aegle Marmelos any idea where i can get one?



Time: 22nd February 2011 6:33pm

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Nick says...
Hi Jantina,

Sorry, the fruits haven't quite ripened yet but there's one thats pretty close. How do you tell when they are ripe?

Time: 11th March 2011 7:26am

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Jantina says...
Fully coloured I think Nick, I've never actually eaten one it's just on my "want to try/have list. I have'nt seen any fully coloured fruits yet in my travels this year.

Time: 11th March 2011 9:54am

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Nick says...
I'm guessing one of them will be ready in about a week. The rest are all green.

Time: 11th March 2011 4:46pm

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Mark says...
Hi Lynne, this might sound strange to some of you, but try Bunnings. ... Today I was looking for fruit trees in Bunnings,& I came across something I had never seen before. It was a 'Chilean Guava.' ... i have seen the other main ones,but this was new to me. By the way,the Bunnings store I'm referring to is the one here in Mildura. Since they only have a very small Garden selection compared to other stores, I am sure you will find something in one of them. The Frankston Bunnings is pretty good.

Time: 11th March 2011 10:20pm

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Mark says...
Hi Lynne,, A better place to find what you want to buy, is Firstly at 'Gardenworld'or Collectors Corner'on Springvale Rd.,Keysborough. (they can be a bit pricey though.) & Secondly, is through 'Digger's Seeds'. They mostly do mail order,& you can get their details & join them through their ad they put in the 'Your Garden'magazine. .. By becoming a member,you get seeds at a Discount! They Specialize in those Rare or Hard to Get & Unusual Seeds. ... I have bought seeds from them before,& I can highly recommend them! .... But of course, it's all up to You, & what You Want. .... They did have their HQ & Open Garden in Spring,on the peninnsula at "Heronswood". I'm not sure if they are still there.? "Good Luck in your search Lynne. I will be curious to know what you find.(& where.)

Time: 11th March 2011 10:32pm

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Mark says...
Violet Cactus,,, Where did you get the idea that Australians don't like Prickly Pears? .. Any Australian who has tried them,just instantly loves them! ... But, Some people do make the mistake,of trying to bite straight into them!! This is a fruit that really HAS To be eaten With a Knife & a Fork!.. (unless one enjoys severe pain.)

Time: 11th March 2011 10:45pm

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Mark says...
Great Idea Lynne! ... I'd like to be in on it too.(but as yet I have nothing to swap,having just moved here.) .... I would also be interested to know if there are people in Mildura on this line.(apart from me of course.)

Time: 11th March 2011 10:49pm

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Mark says...
Anonymous,,, The Prickly Pear WAS classed as a 'noxious weed', but that was many,many years ago. These days,there are some controls on it,(& as I don't know exactly what,I'm not going to embarress myself by trying to say what.) .... Anyway Anonymous,, the Point is that these days if you want to grow Prickly Pear in your front garden,no one can stop you.(various states may differ in this.) You might get into trouble, if it stated invading your neighbours' garden though. ... Does this answer your query? I hope so.

Time: 11th March 2011 11:01pm

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Larms says...
Hi Guys,

Does anyone have any prickly pear as i would love to get some or buy some. I live near Hurstville, SYDNEY.

Thanks

Time: 15th March 2011 4:39pm

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murray says...
Just saw a heap of them packaged up in sets of 5 or so in harris farms market in glendale newcastle yesterday!


Time: 14th April 2011 8:55pm

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fruitlover says...
Hi Lynne, no pics yet of LARGE persimmons yet but anxious for your prickly pears LOL

Time: 23rd April 2011 3:17pm

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Sunil says...
Hi Avi - did you manage get the Bael plant? if so, can you point me to the source please? thanks

Time: 24th June 2011 9:57am

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Sunil says...
Vasu - did you manage to source Bael plant? I am also looking for one - Thanks

Time: 24th June 2011 9:59am

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Susan says...
Anyone have any Damson seeds?
Thanks

Time: 25th September 2011 12:59am

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Ash says...
Hi Rev would you mind swapping or selling The Bael tree seeds or cuttings even better if you have a small one

Time: 25th September 2011 2:26pm

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vdrink says...
I have a couple of elderberry plants. Would like to swap for something rare. I'm after banana plant, lime etc.

Time: 9th October 2011 10:44pm

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Nick says...
If you want a dwarf cavendish mine is sending up 4 suckers at the moment and i could try to strike some tahitian lime cuttings. :)

Time: 10th October 2011 11:12am

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Rianti says...
Does anyone have Bouea macrophylla (Maprang, Ma Praang, Gandaria, marian plum) plant or seeds? I have banana tree, miracle fruit & winged beans seeds to swap. Or I'm also happy to pay for them. Thanks!

Time: 15th October 2011 2:17am

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singh says...
HI Ajay

I am looking for tulasi plant for my pooja can you help if you are in sydney near hurstvile we can pick up but i dont have any other pots to exchange.

Thanks

singh

Time: 22nd October 2011 11:49am

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singh says...
Hi Sunil

Do you have a spare tulasi plant which I can buy for my pooja.

Thanks

singh

Time: 22nd October 2011 11:56am

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Stan says...
looking for tulsi plants or seeds in perth. can anyone assist?


Time: 25th October 2011 6:43pm

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Vasu says...
Hi Sunil,

No Luck yet. However, I have not given up and still on the lookout.


Time: 1st December 2011 3:18pm

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mrshildawarren says...
how much would you be willing to sell 1 dwarf cavendish for

Time: 10th December 2011 10:06pm

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Nick says...
I can send one to you if you want when i dig up the suckers, youd only have a to pay for a larger envelope :)

Time: 10th December 2011 10:36pm

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mrshildawarren says...
ok let me know how much for postage


Time: 11th December 2011 1:55am

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Sally says...
Hi, I think your swapping thing is a fabulous idea....I dont know if you would call them rare but I have feijoa trees and the fruit are beautiful. I give them away in bags at work and on my nature strip as I have had so many in the past...they even fight over them at the supermarket. They are usually ripe about Feb - Mar so I will be happy to swap or give them to people if they are interested. I have tried to propogate them but have been unsuccessful so if anyone has any ideas I could grow them in pots to swap also:)

Time: 15th December 2011 9:56am

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Bruce Maynard says...
I would like to get some of the Indian Figs to plant on my farm. If anyone can help with that it would be fantastic. We wouldn't be able to swap but we would be able to pay for anyone who could supply us with the leaves (cladodes) of the Indian Fig (Opuntia ficus-indica). Here's hoping someone knows of some large plants where we can get plenty of material!

Time: 15th December 2011 10:26pm

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Nina says...
Oh, Sally, I would love some feijoas when they are ripe. I used to live in a rental with the best feijoa tree and have missed them so much since. We should have plenty of organically grown tomatoes (i know, not exactly rare fruit) here then to swap, if you are interested.

Time: 17th December 2011 10:19pm

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Ron says...
Hi guys

I noticed a few of you were looking for Aegle marmelos plants/seeds....I am adding myself to that list too.

Please let me know if you found some.

Regards

Ron

Time: 19th December 2011 12:29pm

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sally says...
Hi Nina,
Love tomatoes especially organic...I have lived in my house since 1990 and have never put a chemical on my garden so I assume I am organic...my email is sally@melbournebicyclecentre.com if you would like to contact me.
Kind Regards
Sally

Time: 28th December 2011 12:28pm

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Michael says...
Hi Lynne,

Im highly interested in buying some ready prickly pear fruit, cant seem to find them anywhere round town.

Please contact me mrstal83@gmail.com

Time: 16th January 2012 2:30pm

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Nick says...
Hi Michael, my prickly pears are still green but I can send some ripe, smaller fruits if you want? :)

Time: 16th January 2012 5:20pm

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Michael says...
Hi Nick, many thanks .. When in season exactly are they ripe and ready to go, is it Feb? And for how long?
I would definitely love some, I can pick them up from you that's no problem.. Let me know a convenient time.

Cheers
Mike

Time: 18th January 2012 1:10pm

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Nick says...
I'm guessing the larger fruit will be ripe around late feb. or march and the picking season will last for a month or so. For picking up, I'm on holidays for 3 more weeks so anytime during the week is fine :)

Time: 18th January 2012 1:20pm

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Michael says...
Much Appreciated Nick!
Hows next week sound? Im free Wednesday onwards, anytime is fine.
mrstal83@gmail.com - email me your details where you would like to meet and we can have a chat then :)

Cheers

Time: 18th January 2012 11:17pm

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Nick says...
Next weeks fine, as long as its a weekday. Im assuming you want the smaller fruit? :)

Time: 19th January 2012 10:15am

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Carla says...
CAVENDISH BANANA AND OTHER FRESH FRUITS FOR SALE ON CHEAP PROMOTIONAL PRICES . WE ARE NEW COMPANIES DEALING IN EXPORT AND IMPORT OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IF INTERESTED EMAIL US ON ( FRUIT.DOLE@YAHOO.COM )
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Time: 21st January 2012 12:06am

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J says...
Hi there I'm looking for Black sapote, Abiu and Icecream bean seeds. If anyone has seeds for these tree's I'd be more than happy to buy them off you. Please feel free to email me at jmubaraki@hotmail.com

Time: 25th January 2012 12:30pm

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priya says...
Hi,
U can try hare rama hare krishna mandir for the seeds.I think they can help u with the local shops from where they buy holy tulsi.

Time: 10th February 2012 2:30pm

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priya says...
Hi Shivani,

R u in melbourne...??

if yes, have you found the bael patra leaf here???please let me know..

Time: 10th February 2012 2:31pm

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Mike says...
BJ,the DF arrived and thanks for that.The selection discussed ETA Tuesday.Green villiage SC is good stuff and will be along for the ride.

Time: 10th February 2012 5:23pm

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Nick says...
Hi J, i'll probably be buying some icecream bean seeds off ebay soon so I could send some your way :)

Time: 10th February 2012 7:03pm

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Shirley says...
Hi shalvin, I supply bel_ leaves , tulsi, paan, curry leaves, saijaan bhaji....Tc Shirley.

Time: 28th February 2012 4:28am

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Naomi says...
I have lots of curry leaves to swop for anything. Am willing to travel 15km.

Time: 1st March 2012 7:54am

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veevee says...
Hi Naomi, I wish you lived closer I want some curry leaves. I have the following plants to swap for
-Red lime rooted cutting
-Finger lime rooted cutting
-Elderberry
-Karaka Berry small seedings
-Raspberry
-Fig tree

Time: 12th April 2012 10:34pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi VeeVee,

I have some curry leaves to swap if you are interested. please email me jujubeforsale@yahoo.com.au

Time: 13th April 2012 9:35am

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heddysue says...
Hi
I hope someone can help I am looking for

1, Bael (Aegle marmelos) (also known as Bengal quince, stone apple)

2, borojoa patinoi

3, Carissa macrocarpa, Natal Plum

4, Quinoa

5, Dovyalis caffra Warb., the Umkokola, or Kei apple

for a start :)
I have these to swap

1, Surinam Cherry, Brazilian Cherry, or Cayenne Cherry (Eugenia uniflora) seeds

2, magenta cherry lilly pilly (Syzygium paniculatum, syn. Eugenia paniculata seedlings

3, pineapple guava, feijoa, guavasteen, Acca sellowiana seedlings

4, Solanum betaceum (syn. Cyphomandra betacea Tamarillo, tree tomato, seeds

5, pink panama, Passiflora edulis seeds

6, Melothria scabra mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin, seeds

you can reach me heather(at)darcydrayton(dot)com just replace the @ and .
Also did you know that there is a great site for swapping, world wide plants and seeds and it's free to join
http://myfolia.com/

Cheers and happy gardening
H

Time: 15th April 2012 9:16pm

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heddysue says...
Also I have seeds for

Moringa oleifera, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, or Ben oil tree seeds

Ta

Time: 15th April 2012 9:20pm

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casper says...
I saw Tulsi plants for sale at Bunnings Norwest last week - you can try there

Time: 18th April 2012 1:35pm

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vegie regie says...
Hi. Definitely interested in karakaberry and can swap :) Thaanks.

Time: 22nd June 2012 9:10am

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amedi says...
I want to buy bel leaves. Can anyone tell me where to buy it?

Time: 3rd September 2012 12:51pm

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sunil says...
I also want to buy Bel plant and Tulsi plant? Where can I get them?

Time: 5th September 2012 9:24am

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Julie says...
Tulsi is also known as holy basil. Eden seeds had it a while ago. Much cheaper to grow from seed than buy plants.

My experience was that it didn't grow quite as prolifically as normal basil, but it did OK.

Time: 5th September 2012 8:58pm

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Anu says...
I am looking for henna plant and tulasi plant. i live in brisbane. Do you know of any place or anyone willing to sell?

Time: 18th September 2012 1:55pm

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Punita says...
Hey all,

I am after Tulsi plant and Curry patta plant...please please please somebody tell me whe can I get them? I tried indian shops, Nursery , everything..but no luck. :(

Time: 23rd September 2012 8:47am

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veevee says...
Hi vegie regie, sorry for the late reply. So your from yarra valley? I assume we could swap for some grapes/wine.

Time: 15th November 2012 8:16pm

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Rina says...
Hi, I would like to buy Tulsi and Bel plants. Please advise where to get these.

Time: 19th November 2012 1:39pm

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Atul says...
Hi Rina,
I have 4 varieties of Tulsi and can supply you with your requirements. Do you know what you are after....cheers

Time: 16th April 2013 12:03am

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casper says...
I purchased Bael plant from Forbidden fruits Nursery - it is planted in a pot - this is the first winter and I have it under cover and it is doing well

Time: 24th May 2013 6:35pm

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Rach (SE Melbourne) says...
Hi,
I'm thinking about buying an inga edulis. Just wondering if people have had luck growing them in and around Melbourne? I know Glowinski says yes, but I don't have his talent :)

Also, I haven't eaten one but they SOUND delicious. Do they live up to the hype?
Cheers,
Rach

Time: 25th July 2013 2:12pm

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Vesna says...
I love gardening and I am interested in unusual and old world varieties of fruit bearing trees.
I would love to join a network of like minded people where we can communicate and swap or sell our produce -please keep me posted
Vesna

Time: 27th July 2013 2:53pm

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Vesna says...
I am interested in buying some saffron bulbs ?
I live at Myrniong near Bacchus Marsh Victoria Melbourne

Time: 27th July 2013 2:57pm

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Linton says...
Hi Vesna

there are a number of online nurseries selling Saffron bulbs, Crocus sativus, but it is the wrong season for them now.

Four Seasons Herbs and All Rare Herbs should have them from December onwards.
cheers!

Time: 29th July 2013 4:03pm

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Naina says...
Hi
I am looking for bel patra trees in Melbourne.please help

Time: 10th February 2014 4:38pm

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Esmeralda says...
Hello,

I am from Mexico and live in Melbourne since some months ago. Back in Mexico I use to drink a smoothie of grapefruit juice with fresh nopal (not cooked). Unfortunately, I just can't find any nopales in any store here in Melbourne. This is NOT any kind of nopal, it is what people call "young tender paddles/pads of edible cactus". Here I attached a picture of it.

Could you tell me where I can buy them please? Or if any of you are able to sell them to me?

Thanks for your help!

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Time: 26th March 2014 5:33pm

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sternus1 says...
Tengo una opuntia que puedo darte, por favor env

Time: 26th March 2014 5:40pm

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rony10 says...
Lynne,
Do you still have/want to swap/sell/give the prickly pear (Indian Fig)?
I would loke a few pieces, can you please contact me by email?
Thanks, rony

Time: 4th May 2014 3:23pm

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sternus1 says...
I have a real mexican opuntia for trade if you're interested.

Time: 4th May 2014 4:03pm

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Jantina says...
Hi sternus what is the difference between a regular prickly pear and a Mexican?
By the way leaves are starting to yellow on the little kiwiberries, not long now.

Time: 5th May 2014 2:24pm

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sternus1 says...
Well, they're opuntias, but they're not all created equal. There are over 150 different types of opuntia, almost all of them are edible. I have the one that most commonly sold in Mexico for cooking (the paddles) though I have never used it for this task, I grow it for the tuna (fruit).

Time: 5th May 2014 3:47pm

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Jantina says...
Thanks sternus 1, I have one Jason gave me, not sure where it came from but he said it was a good one. It hasn't fruited yet but I can send you a pad with the kiwi cuttings if you want.

Time: 6th May 2014 9:53am

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sternus1 says...
Thanks Jantina but I'm keeping my collection at two--the mexican, and the luther Burbanks, which he developed for fruit quality. I'll pass on the issai if that's ok, I procured some from Diggers (well, somebody went out on a limb for me and procured them specifically). I'd appreciate some growing tips on the kiwiberry though, I have no idea what to do with them.

Time: 6th May 2014 10:36am

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TareqMelb1 says...
Anyone for exchaning?

Time: 24th November 2020 9:02pm

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