Tag: Brisbane edible gardening
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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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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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Purple amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)
When planning an edible garden it is a good idea to plant a variety of nutrient sources. Starchy vegetables are a good basic but many peoples go it are crops like potato but there are a range of undervalued, and very low maintenance crops, which will thrive in our wonderful subtropical climate. Crops like Cassava…
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4ZZZ Interview
Listen in to Brisbane’s 4ZZZ to hear Ketah from Brisbane Edible Gardening talking about underrated subtropical edible plants perfect for our climate as well as the awesome upcoming Herb Awareness Fair. http://ondemand.4zzzfm.org.au/eco-radio Click on the 15/5 show. Listen for a few minutes of music then edible gardening! Brisbane Edible Gardening is a community initiative that…
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Black Sapote
Black Sapote (Diospyros nigra). This member of the persimmon family is native to Mexico and South America. It is also known as the chocolate pudding fruit and for good reason. A hardy and productive fruit tree for the sub-tropics. It is absolutely delicious when fully (over) ripe, mixed with a drizzle of honey and a…
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Shayne Newman visits the garden.
It was a real education to drop into Brisbane Edible Gardening and catch up with Ketah and Jason today, and sample some of their produce. This fantastic local volunteer group grow a range of fruits, veges, bush foods and other edible plants, and provide advice to anyone interested in growing their own food. Food security…
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Panama Berry
Common Name: Panama Berry, Fairy Floss Berry, Jamaica cherry, Strawberry Tree, Calabur, Singapore Cherry. Scientific Name: Muntingia calabura Height: 3-4 m within a few years and given ideal growing conditions 5-10 m. Width: 4 m Plant type: Perennial tree Climate: Sub-tropical, tropical, cool and warm temperate Soil: Most soil types, provided it is well draining but plants prefer a sandy well-draining…
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