My parents have one mango tree. My brother planted it. I think it didn't produce fruit for many years, so they thought it never would.. and then it randomly did, but I think they don't come out very big.
It's a bit like my figs which don't ripen well. They taste lovely when they do but generall get to so so.
My parents have one mango tree. My brother planted it. I think it didn't produce fruit for many years, so they thought it never would.. and then it randomly did, but I think they don't come out very big.
It's a bit like my figs which don't ripen well. They taste lovely when they do but generall get to so so.
I have had fig trees but not to much luck with them.
My parents have one mango tree. My brother planted it. I think it didn't produce fruit for many years, so they thought it never would.. and then it randomly did, but I think they don't come out very big.
It's a bit like my figs which don't ripen well. They taste lovely when they do but generall get to so so.
Our fig tree is doing really well. No figs yet though.
All my trees died. I am sure it has to do with the soils so I have to do a little research before I try again.
Andrea reckons you need a good soil to get them going, but once they are established, they need a low grade soil.
Tricky eh?
Ours are currently flourishing, but no fruit.
How do you suck out soil goodness?
From what I remember their roots need confining a bit as indicated here: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/fruit/figs . It's maybe why the one I have in a large container outside the kitchen window is doing better for figs than the one I have in the garden by the garage.
Andrea reckons you need a good soil to get them going, but once they are established, they need a low grade soil.
Tricky eh?
Ours are currently flourishing, but no fruit.
How do you suck out soil goodness?
From what I remember their roots need confining a bit as indicated here: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/fruit/figs . It's maybe why the one I have in a large container outside the kitchen window is doing better for figs than the one I have in the garden by the garage.
Andrea reckons you need a good soil to get them going, but once they are established, they need a low grade soil.
Tricky eh?
Ours are currently flourishing, but no fruit.
How do you suck out soil goodness?
From what I remember their roots need confining a bit as indicated here: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own/fruit/figs . It's maybe why the one I have in a large container outside the kitchen window is doing better for figs than the one I have in the garden by the garage.
Maybe it's the containment that prevents them getting better nutrition.
I do wonder about some of the more recent varieties of fruit. I imagine some are bred to grow on little plants in greenhouses rather than an orchard of old.
Now the garden is clearing with this years plants I am wondering what to grow next year. I got an email a few days ago from a seed company I use indicating that onion sets are now avaiable. I am not sure about them though as the last time I bought some I ended up with container after container of onions lol. They are some of the cheapest things to buy so I probably won't grow them but it has prompted me to plan for later this and early next year. I like to change things a bit to make it more interesting. I am now looking at the seed catalogues for inspiration
I do wonder about some of the more recent varieties of fruit. I imagine some are bred to grow on little plants in greenhouses rather than an orchard of old.
Now the garden is clearing with this years plants I am wondering what to grow next year. I got an email a few days ago from a seed company I use indicating that onion sets are now avaiable. I am not sure about them though as the last time I bought some I ended up with container after container of onions lol. They are some of the cheapest things to buy so I probably won't grow them but it has prompted me to plan for later this and early next year. I like to change things a bit to make it more interesting. I am now looking at the seed catalogues for inspiration
We used to work on the cash principle. If it was cheap in the shops why grow it yourself?
It's not about finance, it's about not wasting money, and still enjoying the fruits of your labour, and the nature around you.
All this talk is tempting me lol. I have just looked at citrus tree growing here in the UK. It's a bit borderline with winter temperatures, and my cold greenhouse, but maybe an option for growing in a container in the garden during the summer and bringing it into the greenhouse for the winter; Starting off in the house this winter. I wonder about cold hardier varieties or maybe just to plant a few pips and see what happens (that is where my apple tree came from as my stepson planted a pip when he was little). Not tangerines though as they appear to prefer warmer climes, as do limes. I think I'll give it a go!
All this talk is tempting me lol. I have just looked at citrus tree growing here in the UK. It's a bit borderline with winter temperatures, and my cold greenhouse, but maybe an option for growing in a container in the garden during the summer and bringing it into the greenhouse for the winter; Starting off in the house this winter. I wonder about cold hardier varieties or maybe just to plant a few pips and see what happens (that is where my apple tree came from as my stepson planted a pip when he was little). Not tangerines though as they appear to prefer warmer climes, as do limes. I think I'll give it a go!
oooo such a thrill seeker.
We had some lovely golden plums at our old house, so we brought seeds with us, and followed all the advice, but so far none have germinated.
All this talk is tempting me lol. I have just looked at citrus tree growing here in the UK. It's a bit borderline with winter temperatures, and my cold greenhouse, but maybe an option for growing in a container in the garden during the summer and bringing it into the greenhouse for the winter; Starting off in the house this winter. I wonder about cold hardier varieties or maybe just to plant a few pips and see what happens (that is where my apple tree came from as my stepson planted a pip when he was little). Not tangerines though as they appear to prefer warmer climes, as do limes. I think I'll give it a go!
oooo such a thrill seeker.
We had some lovely golden plums at our old house, so we brought seeds with us, and followed all the advice, but so far none have germinated.
That's a pity. With seeds a plant may have different characteristics than the original though (like a child) as it depends on the parents. The best way would maybe have been to take cuttings. I presume that is too late now?
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