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Quince root stock for grafting dwarf pear and loquat
Botanical name
Cydonia oblonga
Details
Quinces are used as a root stock for producing dwarf pears, loquat and other quinces.
Root stocks can be created from root suckers, stool bed or seeds from overripe fruit planted in late autumn.
Root stocks can be created from root suckers, stool bed or seeds from overripe fruit planted in late autumn.
Flowers
White
Forest layer
low-tree
Fruit / berries
Propagation method
Cutting
Benefits
The primary benefits are smaller trees that fruit sooner
Negatives
Many cultivars of pear are not directly compatible with quince and require double grafting with a compatible interstock
Pears grafted on quince have shorter lifespan than on seedling grown root stocks
Quince trees are prone to suckering, sending up growth from around the base of the tree and near damaged roots. These can be used as rootstocks.
Pears grafted on quince have shorter lifespan than on seedling grown root stocks
Quince trees are prone to suckering, sending up growth from around the base of the tree and near damaged roots. These can be used as rootstocks.
Pruning fruit and nut trees
Flavour of the day - Raspberry
The bees and the bees
Pomegranates
We have a small pomegranate tree down the back of the garden. Last year it had 1 small, hard, dry fruit.
This season, after a vigorous pruning, we got 2 plump fruit bursting with pink seeds.
The inside is somewhat like a passionfruit, although not as sweet and tasty unfortunately.
This season, after a vigorous pruning, we got 2 plump fruit bursting with pink seeds.
The inside is somewhat like a passionfruit, although not as sweet and tasty unfortunately.
May 28, 2011
MacVerna Plum
Botanical name
Prunus domestica
Details
'Mac Verna' is an early-season plum variety, characterized by medium to large-sized fruit with dark red skin and flesh. The fruit typically has a round shape and exhibits vigorous growth. For optimal yeild, it is recommended to cross-pollinate with 'Billington' or 'Wilson’s Early' varieties.
Diameter
1.00
Forest layer
canopy
Flowers
White
Edible
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Apricot – Moorpark scion / bud wood
Details
Freestone variety that has superbly flavoured fruit that are medium to large in size. Skin is deep yellow with orange blush that's fuzz free. The soft and juicy flesh of Moorpark allows the fruit to be suitable for fresh eating, bottling or drying. A mid-season variety best suited for cooler climates.
Price
$3.90
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
Apricot - Royal Rosa scion / bud wood
Details
Highly productive, early-ripening variety, typically one of the first apricot varieties to be available in the season.
Low chill requirement.
While not immune, Royal Rosa shows reasonable resistance to common apricot pests and diseases, such as bacterial canker and brown rot, especially when proper horticultural practices are followed.
Self-fertile, although cross-pollination with other apricot varieties can enhance fruit set and quality.
Low chill requirement.
While not immune, Royal Rosa shows reasonable resistance to common apricot pests and diseases, such as bacterial canker and brown rot, especially when proper horticultural practices are followed.
Self-fertile, although cross-pollination with other apricot varieties can enhance fruit set and quality.
Price
$3.90
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
Harvest
November
December
Plum - Angelina Burdett scion / bud wood
Details
Early to mid-season English plum with greenish yellow flesh and dark purple skin which has a pale blueish bloom.
Excellent dessert plum with rich, sweet highly flavoured flesh.
Pollinate with another European plum
Excellent dessert plum with rich, sweet highly flavoured flesh.
Pollinate with another European plum
Price
$3.70
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
Harvest
January
February
Colour
Dark purple
Apricot – Seedling mix scion / bud wood
Details
Assortment of healthy apricots fruiting at different times.
Price
$3.90
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
Zucchini Seeds
Colour
Pale green
Common name
courgette
Botanical name
Botanical name
Details
A vigorous vining plant producing large numbers of dumpy fruit. Harvest regularly while small for a constant supply.
Edible
Frost sensitive
Price
$3.90
20 seeds
Feijoa
Common name
feijoa, pineapple guava
Botanical name
Acca sellowiana
Family
Myrtaceae
Flowers
Pink
Diameter
4.00
Height (m)
4
Forest layer
shrub
Drought tolerance
Edible
Evergreen
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Propagation method
Graft
Blackberries
Wild blackberries are a bit of a curse round here, growing rampantly wherever they can. However at this time of year they redeem themselves somewhat by offering up sweet berries.
In addition to the thorny wild plants, we have a thornless variety in the garden that produces larger, more accessible berries.
In addition to the thorny wild plants, we have a thornless variety in the garden that produces larger, more accessible berries.
February 16, 2010
Greenhouse
Date
December 23, 2014
Red cherry guava seeds
Common name
Strawberry guava
Botanical name
Psidium cattleianum
Details
Small evergreen tree or shrub slowly growing to 6 meters. Native to Brazil.
Red fruit, up to 3cm in diameter, with numerous hard small seeds. Rich in vitamin C
Edible
Evergreen
Frost sensitive
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Price
$3.90
20 seeds
Spring grafting season for fruit and nut trees August - October
Wood is cut and graded in June for dispatch in July – August. On receipt, scion wood will need to be stored refrigerated until the appropriate local grafting time.
Grafting is the process of adding part of a known, desirable tree onto existing, growing roots of a similar species. This process offers many benefits such as having many types of apple on a single tree or influencing the characteristics of the tree such as size, soil requirements and disease resistance.
Length: 150 – 170mm with 3 - 4 buds
Diameter: 5 – 12mm
Grafting is the process of adding part of a known, desirable tree onto existing, growing roots of a similar species. This process offers many benefits such as having many types of apple on a single tree or influencing the characteristics of the tree such as size, soil requirements and disease resistance.
May
June
July
August
September
October
Babaco cutting
Common name
Mountain papaya
Botanical name
Vasconcellea × heilbornii or Carica pentagona
Details
Stem cuttings from mature plants growing under cover in North Canterbury
Propagate and grow your own babaco plants quick and easy with stem cuttings. Simply place the cutting 1 third into the soil (right way up) and keep damp in a sunny, sheltered, warm location. Roots will form around the bottom cut surface.
Plants are self fertile, so only one plant is required to set fruit.
High success rate and should produce fruit in 12 – 18 months.
Wind tolerance
poor due to big leaves
Flowers
white
Forest layer
low-tree
Frost sensitive
Edible
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Propagation method
Cutting
Price
$3.90
15cm stem cutting
Nashi - Hosui scion / bud wood
Details
Absolutely delicious to eat, Nashi Hosui pears are renowned for their sweetness, juiciness, and perfect balance of acidity. Their large, golden-brown fruits boast a distinctive russeted texture, and their fine consistency adds to their appeal. Additionally, Nashi Hosui trees are partially self-fertile, simplifying the pollination process for growers.
Price
$3.90
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
Harvest
February
Shiro Plum
Botanical name
Prunus domestica
Details
A Japanese variety, this tree produces medium sized golden yellow fruit with dense sweet and juicy flesh that clings to the stone.
Early to mid season
Supposedly best pollinated by Santa Rosa although I have been getting good yields despite not having Santa Rosa
Early to mid season
Supposedly best pollinated by Santa Rosa although I have been getting good yields despite not having Santa Rosa
Forest layer
canopy
Flowers
White
Edible
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Cherry - Mix scion / bud wood
Details
Selection of large fruiting cherries suitable for eating fresh, varieties unknown
Price
$3.90
each
Price for 2 or more
$3.50
each if you buy 2 or more
Harvest
December
Luisa Plum
Botanical name
Prunus domestica
Details
This plum variety boasts large, red-yellow skinned fruit with a vibrant yellow flesh and a unique dimple on its cheek, taking on an elongated heart-shaped form. Notably sweet and juicy, it offers an exceptional taste experience. The tree yields heavily, exhibiting precocious and consistent cropping year after year.
It is self-fertile, though cross-pollination with 'Billington' can enhance fruit set.
The plum is nearly freestone, making it easier to enjoy.
Typically ripe for harvesting in January or February.
It is self-fertile, though cross-pollination with 'Billington' can enhance fruit set.
The plum is nearly freestone, making it easier to enjoy.
Typically ripe for harvesting in January or February.
Diameter
1.00
Forest layer
canopy
Flowers
White
Edible
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun
President
Colour
Purple skin, gold flesh
Harvest
February
Details
Late season, large to very large, dark purple/blue skin, oval, sweet when ripe, juicy
Grafted to seedling tree along with many other plums, east of driveway
Grafted to seedling tree along with many other plums, east of driveway
Diameter
1.00
Female oak leaf papaya cutting
Common name
Oak leaf papaya / pawpaw
Botanical name
Carica quercifolia
Details
Grow your own papaya plant from cutting.
This species is dioecious, having separate male and female plants. You will need at least one of each to get fruit.
Handles temperatures down to -5 celcius
This species is dioecious, having separate male and female plants. You will need at least one of each to get fruit.
Handles temperatures down to -5 celcius
Wind tolerance
poor due to big leaves
Forest layer
low-tree
Frost sensitive
Edible
Fruit / berries
Propagation method
Cutting
Price
$3.90
15 cm stem cutting
Babaco
Common name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya, Champagne Fruit
Botanical name
Carica x heilbornii
Details
Produces large, yellow fruit pentagonal in cross-section - Self fertile.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings.
Variety
Pentagona
Diameter
1.00
Forest layer
low-tree
Height (m)
2
Flowers
Small white
Edible
Evergreen
Propagation method
Cutting
Frost sensitive
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade
Soil type
Rich, free draining
Wind tolerance
Low (large leaves)
Large fruited thornless hawthorn seeds
Common name
Chinese Hawthorn
Botanical name
Crataegus pinnatifida
Details
A deciduous tree or shrub that can grow to heights of 5-10meters. Grown widely in China for its edible red fruits, these seed come from a tree planted in 2013. This specimen is thornless and produces large quantities of big dark red fruit after white flowers. This is the only type of hawthorn we grow and there are no wild ones in close proximity (that I am aware of) so seed should be pure.
Price
$4.20
20 seeds