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Feijoa
Common Name: feijoa, pineapple guava, guavasteen Scientific Name:Feijoa sellowiana, syn. Acca sellowiana Height: 2-5 m Width: 2 m Plant type: Perennial tree Climate: Sub-tropical, tropical, cool and warm temperate, tolerant of wind once established. Soil: Most soil types. Position: Full sun to part shade. Feijoa fruit well in our subtropical Brisbane garden, however like most guava species, they are very prone to…
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Fruit Fly Resistant (relatively) Crops
Folks out this way are compiling a list of fruits that are not heavily affected by fruit fly. Has anyone had major fruit fly issues with any of these fruits? Any suggestions for the list? Mulberry varieties (Morus sp.) Pitomba (Eugenia luschnathiana) Ice Cream Bean (Inga sp.) Brazilian Guava (Psidium guineense) Jaboticaba (Plinia cauliflora) Mango…
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Strawberry Guava
Common Name: Strawberry Guava Scientific Name: Psidium littorale var. longipes syn. Psidium cattleyanum Origin: Brazil Height: 3 – 5 m Width: 3 m Plant type: Perennial tree Climate: Sub-tropical, tropical, cool and warm temperate Soil: Most soil types. Position: Full sun to part shade. Uses: Fruits – best eaten fresh from the tree. The flesh is sweet, if a little seedy. The…
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Black Brazilian Cherry
This selection of Brazilian cherry, known as Black Beauty, ripens to a deep purple/black colour and has exceptional flavour. Not to be confused with the common red Brazilian cherry (Eugenia uniflora), also known as the pitanga, which has a resinous and tart flavour. Ideally suited to our subtropical growing conditions. So well suited that it…
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Madagascar Bean
Madagascar Bean (aka seven year bean) Phaseolus lunatus syn. P.limensis Origin: Tropical and sub-Tropical regions Plant: in Spring Harvest: When pods have dried on vine The Madagascar bean is a perennial vine perfectly suited to Brisbane growing conditions. Best planted in Spring, this vigorous vine will last for up to 7 years (thus the common name 7-year bean).…
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Subtropical Edible Plant List
Acerola cherryBanana (Blue Java)Banana (Dwarf Ducasse)Banana (Dwarf Cavandish)Banana (Pissang Celon)Jaboticaba (black, yellow and scarlet)RolliniaJapanese raisinBlack sapoteJackfruitCapsicum, Capsicum annuum, a local sweet cultivar sourced through the crop swapKaffir lime, Citrus hystrixLime, Tahitian, Citrus x latifoliaMandarin, Imperial and EmperorPawpaw, Carica papaya ‘Southern Red’Pepino, Solanum muricatumTomato, Cherry, ‘black cherry’ Oakleaf pawpawGrumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis) – black and yellowMiracle fruit…
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Gardening in a Rental
Compost Make the most of what you have, especially organic matter. Don’t throw your precious green waste away! Composting systems don’t have to be large, permanent or expensive. If you are in a rental, it can often be a good idea to keep it small and portable. While bayed compost systems are awesome for large…
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Pumpkins
What a bumper year it has been for pumpkins! The rosellas may not have been as good as previous years but the pumpkins sure have. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin curry, pumpkin soup and roasted pumpkin. It’s not too late to get your pumpkins in. In frost free subtropics pumpkins can be planted year round. What pumpkins…
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Water Parsley
(Oenanthe javanica) •Excellent spreading groundcover for wet or boggy ground. •Grows well in the shade or sun (with adequate water). •The young leaves and stems can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries. •Has a light, carrot/parsley-like flavour. •Rich source of vitamins and minerals. •Widely eaten throughout the Orient. •Also grows well has…
Brisbane Edible Gardening 