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Mangos (Mangifera indica) 2 Timothy 2:6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Is a popular tropical fruit plant The mango is cultural in India They have been grown for thousands of years They are rich in Vitamins A and C The trees provide cool shade They have large dark green leaves They are self fertile The trees grow to 15 meters tall or more Fruit on a tree starts at 4 to 10 years of age Grafted trees begin fruit in 3 years time Yield is as high as 200kg per tree Australia has its own type called the Bowen Mango How to Grow They grow in most soils A sandy loam soil is best Plant trees in Spring Harvesting Spring, Summer and Autumn See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins http://cga777.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-easy-guide-to-pumpkins.html The easy guide to Peppers/Caps...

Pineapples (Ananas comosus) Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Also known as pina It is a tropical fruit plant They are perennial succulents Historically in Europe they were grown in pineries They originate from South America They now grow across the world They take 15 to 36 months to fruit They grow to about 1.2 meters(4 ft) tall Yield is 1 fruit per plant They can be grown in containers or pots. How to Grow They like an acid soil They like good rainfall and hot temperatures From a sucker or slip from an existing plant Space plants 50cm apart each way Water regularly Mulch to retain moisture Harvesting Spring and Summer When fruit begins to turn yellow Fruit can be stored for about 3 weeks See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins h...

Dragonfruit (Hylocerus undatus) Psalms 91:13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Also known as pitaya Is a beautiful exotic fruit That is grown in tropical or subtropical climates Its a type of climbing cactus It has red or white fragrant flowers It has tiny edible black seeds They grow 3 meters in height The fruit matures 40 days after flowering Yield is 18kg a plant Plants tolerate heat and drought They can be grown in warm temperate regions How to Grow They like rich well drained soil They like a full sun position They can grow up posts and trellises Harvesting Summer and Autumn See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins http://cga777.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-easy-guide-to-pumpkins.html The easy guide to Peppers/Capsicums http://cga777.blogspo...

Pawpaw (Carica papaya) Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Also known as papaya Is a tropical fruit tree Is a very fast growing tree They produce fruit in 8-9 months The plant is like a palm with a bare trunk The green flesh can be used as a vegetable The seeds have a spicy taste They are related to babaco and mountain pawpaw The trees grow to 10 meters high They have shallow roots Yield is as high as 50kg per tree Pawpaws are usually grown from seed They prefer a tropical or subtropical climate How to Grow They need a warm position They need rich fertile soils Plants need protection from strong winds Keep the soil moist Mulch plants with organic matter Harvesting Late winter to early summer When the skin turns yellow it is ripe However the fruit can be used if it is green See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/1...

Bananas (Musa species) Job 8:19 Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow. Are a decorative and perennial tropical plant They are grown in many countries They are a fast growing plant They grow to 9 meters in height They contain vitamins A, B and C They contain magnesium, iron and potassium Mashed bananas makes a good baby food Banana fritters is for children There are many different varieties of bananas Main varieties are cavendish and lady finger Fruit ripens at 30oC Bananas are seedless The plants have shallow roots Most of the roots grow in the top 30cm of soil Strong winds can push plants over The plant is cut down after all fruits are gathered Bananas can be grown in cooler climates How to Grow They grow well in a wide range of soils Gather healthy suckers at the base an existing plant Put a sucker into a hole 30cm deep, 30cm wide Space plants 3 meters apart each way Keep the surface soil moist...

Cattley guavas (Psidium cattleianum) Ecclesiastes 2:5 I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: Also known as New Zealand guava Types include yellow cherry and strawberry It is a slower growing guava tree It does best in cooler climates It may bear fruit in 2 years Fruit is small and round They are a good source of Vitamin C They can be used in jams or chutneys Trees can reach 4 meters tall Trees can be treated like a hedge It is a heavy cropper Yield is as high as 50kg per tree They can be grown in a large pot How to Grow They like a full sun position They grow in a wide range of soils Plant in cooler weather Keep fruiting trees well watered Fertilise with some blood and bone mix Fruit needs protection from fruit flies Harvesting Fruit is ripe in late Winter to early Spring Pick fruit that is soft See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blog...

Tropical guavas (Psidium guajava) Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Also known as guava or tree guava Types include yellow, apple or pear guava It is a quick growing tree It does best in warm to hot climates It may bear fruit in 2 years Fruit is 7cm in diameter The flesh is white to deep pink in color They are a good source of Vitamin C They can be used in jams or chutneys Trees can reach 5 meters tall Trees can be treated like a hedge Yield is as high as 70kg per tree How to Grow They like a full sun position They grow in a wide range of soils Plant in cooler weather Keep fruiting trees well watered Fertilise with some blood and bone mix Fruit needs protection from fruit flies Harvesting Fruit is ripe in Autumn or early Winter Pick fruit that is soft See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tubero...

Custard apples (Annona cherimolia) Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Also known as soursops, sugar apples or sweetsops Are a native of South America They grow best in warm subtropical areas The trees are semi-deciduous The seeds in the fruit are toxic One fruit can weigh nearly a kilogram They can be eaten from the tree They can be made into sorbets They can be used in desserts The flowers are fragrant They can grow to over 7 meters tall The trees provide good shade How to Grow They like slightly acid soil They can be planted out anytime The roots need a moist soil Spray the leaves with a seaweed solution See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpkins http://cga777.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-easy-guide-...

Avocados (Persea americana) Psalms 80:9 Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it filled the land. Also known as the alligator pear Is a medium sized evergreen tree The rich pulp of the fruit is high in fat They are a substitute for butter They have high levels of Vitamin E They can grow to 14 meters tall They can be pruned to 2.5 meters tall They have a shallow root system The fruit can be green, purple or dark green Main varieties are Hass, Wurtz and Fuerte Yield can be as high as 50kg per tree How to Grow Plant trees late winter or late summer They like slightly acid soil They like free draining soil They need a very deep soil Add compost before planting Keep the soil moist Mulch to a depth of 10cm around the tree Harvesting Avocados will produce fruit in 3-4 years Different varieties fruit at different times Fruit will ripen after it is picked See More! The easy guide...

Tangelos (Citrus reticulata) 1 John 5:8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. Is a cross between a mandarin and a grapefruit It has the sweetness of a mandarin It has the tang of a grapefruit It has a distinctive "neck" They are larger than mandarins The skin is a bright tangerine colour They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to over 2 meters tall They are rich in Vitamin C They are related to lemons, limes and oranges How to Grow They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring and Autumn They respond well to careful pruning Harvesting Harvest in winter Fruit can be eaten fresh See More! The easy guide to Potatoes ...

Mandarins (Citrus reticulata) Proverbs 12:12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. They are a cold tolerant citrus tree They are easy to peel, sweet and juicy They are a lunchbox treat for kids and adults They are related to lemons, limes and oranges They have orange fruit They are very productive trees Main varieties are Imperial, Satsuma and Honey Murcott They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to over 2 meters tall They are rich in Vitamin C They are high in antioxidants They can be used in marmalades They can be grown in large pots or containers Yield is 40kg per tree     How to Grow   They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring and Autumn They respond well to careful pruning Harvesting ...

Kumquats (Fortunella spp) 1 John 5:8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. They are a great looking ornamental tree They are a slow growing citrus tree They are related to lemons, limes and oranges They have bright orange fruit Main varieties include Meiwa and Nagami They need high temperatures to grow well They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to over 2 meters tall They are rich in Vitamin C They are high in antioxidants They can be used in marmalades They can be grown in large pots or containers How to Grow They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring and Autumn They respond well to careful pruning Harvesting Winter and early Spring Fruit c...

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Psalms 37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. They are a cross between an orange and a pummelo They are a popular breakfast fruit They are related to lemons, limes and oranges The way the fruit hangs down is like a grape They need high temperatures to grow well They thrive where oranges do well They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to over 3 meters tall They are rich in Vitamin C They are high in antioxidants They can be grown in large pots or containers Yield can be as high as 40kg a tree How to Grow They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Plant out in Spring Do not feed recently planted grapefruit Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring and Autumn They respond well to careful pruning ...

Oranges (Citrus sinensis) John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Is a bushy fruit plant Main varieties are Valencia, Washington and Navel They are related to lemons, limes and grapefruit They are a popular tree in Australia They need high temperatures to grow well They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to over 2 meters tall They are rich in Vitamin C They can be grown in large pots or containers Yield can be as high as 65kg a tree How to Grow They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Plant out in Spring Do not feed recently planted oranges Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring and Autumn They respond well to careful pruning See More! The easy guide to Potatoes h...

Limes (Citrus latifolia) Psalms 139:10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Is a small bushy tree Which has dark, glossy leaves They are related to lemons, oranges and grapefruit They are a popular tree in Australia Main varieties are Tahitian and Mexican The fruit can be available for most of the year The fruit tends to drop of the tree when it is mature They need high temperatures to grow well They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to less than 2 meters tall They are rich in Vitamin C Flowers and leaves are used in soaps and perfumes They can be grown in large pots or containers How to Grow They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Plant out in Spring Do not feed recently planted limes Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring ...

Lemons (Citrus limon) Proverbs 8:20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Are a small evergreen tree Which has dark, glossy leaves They are related to limes, oranges and grapefruit The main varieties are Meyer, Eureka and Lisbon The fruit can be available for most of the year They grow in a wide range of climates They have shallow roots The flowers have a fragrant smell They are nearly always self fertile They can grow to 2 meters tall or more They are rich in Vitamin C Flowers and leaves are used in soaps and perfumes They can be grown in large pots or containers How to Grow They prefer a fertile slightly acid soil They need a open sunny position They need to be protected from winds Plant out in Spring Do not feed recently planted lemons Use compost in the soil and mulch the plant Fertilize trees in Spring and Autumn They respond well to careful pruning Harvesting Pick lemons as requ...

Kiwifruit (Actinidia) Philippians 4:17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Also known as chinese gooseberries They are rampant, twining, deciduous plants There are 3 main types of kiwifruit The main type is the large furry green ones These fruits originated in China New Zealanders began to grow them in the early 1900's They contain vitamin C, iron and potassium They contain calcium and magnesium Vines can be productive for up to 30 years Vines can be used for summer shade Yield can be as high as 150 fruit per vine Vines can grow to 5 meters in height Vines can grow up to 9m(28ft) in length Kiwifruit are very frost tolerant How to Grow They need permanent supports and alot of space They need a fence, trellis or wall to grow on Plant in winter Plant both a male and a female plant Allow 4-5 m(12-15ft) between plants Protect plants from strong winds They start to fruit at 4-5 years ...