Tropicalsanders's Edible Backyard

Dwarf Peach (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Lovely shape and nice and small.  It is just having its first few blossoms and new leaves. Older leaves have just dropped also.

Fruiting Months November and December

Planted: 1997

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

white oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Should I leave these blossoms or take them off?

Dwarf Lime - Tahitian (Grafted) ^6/10

Comments: -

Also another citrus which gives me grief with the shrivelling up of leaves and diseases.  Had a few fruit this year, very nice limes.

Fruiting Months March, April, May

Planted: 1997

Height 80 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 20% in

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for citrus trees

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

white oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

? about pruning, when and how much.

Fig Black Genoa (Grafted) ^6/10

Comments: -

Strange shape tree.

Fruiting Months August and September

Planted: 1997

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 10% in

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Should I prune this fig back.?  I dont know how much to take off and when to do it.   How long should I leave fruit on before picking.  I have in the past taken fruit off, being dark brown thinking it was ripe, only to find it wasnt.

Dwarf Orange (Grafted) ^7/10

Comments: -

Like all citruses, can have diseases and pests.

Fruiting Months July, August, September

Planted: 1997

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 20% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

white oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

How much can I prune this back? and when.

Dwarf Mandarin (Grafted) ^5/10

Comments: -

A painful tree. leaves always have pests. no fruit.

Planted: 1997

Height 80 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 20% in

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for fruit trees

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

white oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

 ? about pruning, when and how much?

Dwarf Mango - Irwin (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

This little tree is such a lovely shape. I had 1 heavy mango on it earlier this year after having hundreds of flowers.  Fruit was large and orange.  Could have been riper though when I ate it.

Fruiting Months March

Planted: 1997

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 30% in

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic lifter for fruit trees

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

White Oil and other if needed.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

 What is the tiny dots all over the leaves?  what can i do about them.

Grape - Pink Iona (Grafted) ^6/10

Comments: -

Had some healthy growth last year but I have it near a large lime tree not sure if it gets too much shade.

Planted: 2002

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 1.5 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pruned By: 80% in Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

White oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Should I move the grape or will I do more damage?  Did I cut it back too much?

Miracle Fruit ^5/10

Comments: -

slow growing bushy plant. no fruit yet after 2 years.

Planted: 1997

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter for fruit trees

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

white oil

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Not sure whats happening with this one, doesnt seem to be growing much and no fruit. Am I doing something wrong.

Berry - Boysenberry (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

A rampant climber, wanting to root itself into the ground wherever it lands. Very prickly. Havnt had alot of fruit.

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 1997

Height 7 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pruned By: 20% in

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: dynamic lifter

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control:

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

How much can I cut this back.  should I have pruned to the ground?

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