Fruit and Nuts - Family Deals
And the well-worn wail of “Id simply love to grow fruit trees but I have no space in my garden” does not cut it. With the help of the technique of Espalier and with so many new varieties being bred that can live hapily in tubs, there is no excuse. One gardener we know has a variety of fourteen different fruits growing in her 500sq meter section and she still has space for ornamentals, a pond, veggies and a small native forest – plus the house of course.
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The varieties of most fruits are now so plentiful that there is something to please all tastes – no matter how nuts about fruit you are! Or just how fruity you are!
‘Fruits and Nuts’ encompasses a broad spectrum of plants, but like most traditionally cultivated plants, they all generally enjoy well-drained moist soils that are high in humus. They do need regular attention in the form of annual pruning which helps to expose the branches to the sun and air which practice helps to produce a quality harvest. But hey, what is a bit of effort with the shears once a year in comparison to the prize pleasure of a freshly picked, juicy, sweet plum or pear or peach?
Ever heard that saying “nutty as a fruitcake” – how did nuts first become associated with being a little crazy? Well we all know how rich in nutritional content nuts are, and that no self-respecting fruitcake would be without them, so don’t be nuts, go nuts and grow nuts!
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PAGE 1 Boysenberries with their sweet taste and just a hint of sharpness are a delicious summer treat. Perfect to eat fresh or for making jams and preserves. Easy to grow but it best to provide some horizontal support. Boysenberries are Floricanes, and fruit on 2nd year canes. Deciduous. Boysenberry Current Stock Height: 30 cm Container: 1.3l ? WAS $21.99 LESS 50% aka Blackcurrant The Black Currant produces a fruit that is high in Vitamin C with a tart sharp taste. 'Magnus' is disease resistant, a reliable producer and has an upright habit. The currants are ripe late Dec-Jan. Delicious and deciduous.
Currant Black Magnus Current Stock Height: 25/40 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? WAS $39.99 LESS 50% aka Red Currant Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be
picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous. Currant Red Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? WAS $19.99 LESS 50% aka Common Hazel Corylus avellana, the common hazel is a fast-growing plant, suitable for nut production and as a coppice for basket and fence making. Grows best in sheltered areas with fertile soil and consistent moisture levels. Requires cross-pollination in order to produce nuts. Looks great as an edible hedge. Corylus avellana (Hazelnut) $34.99 THIS ITEM AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ONLY aka Strawberry This delicious Strawberry has large, conical shaped, dark red firm fruit with excellent flavour. Camarosa are short-day strawberries, they flower from spring to summer, and the main crop is ripe around December. Good disease resistance. Plant in well drained fertile soil, provide afternoon shade for best results. Strawberry Camarosa Pack of 10 Plants Container: 10pkt ? $16.99 PAGE 1
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Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
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Black currants will grow in sun or semi-shade. They like deep acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer when the fruit are setting. They fruit on the new seasons wood which develops after pruning.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
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Prune the main shoots of your Red Currant back by about 1/2 in winter to encourage new fruiting laterals. Remember that Red Currants mainly fruit on older wood.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1m
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Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 4.5m x 4.5m
To get the very best out of your Strawberry patch look at our How to page for growing tips.
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Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
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