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Cherries (Prunus avium) Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Also known as the sweet cherry It is a vigorous deciduous tree They are related to sour acid cherries Trees can grow to 6 meters high Trees can grow to 6 meters wide Dwarf tree varieties grow only to 2 meters high Fruit matures quickly after blossoming Cherries can be eaten fresh They can be used in jams or cooking Yield can be as high as 100kg per tree How to Grow They like a warm and sheltered spot They like deep and well drained soil The best soil is a loamy soil Plant in the Winter Water very well in Summer Fertilise with nitrogen in Winter Protect fruit from birds Harvesting In the Summer Fruit can be bottled or frozen 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://cg...

Peaches (Prunus persica) Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. It is a small deciduous tree They are related to nectarines They originate in China They are a popular dessert fruit They can be grown across Australia In cool and warm climates The fruit has smooth skin The skin can be green, yellow or orange The fruit vary in size The fruit grows in early Spring Trees grow to 3 meters high Peach trees are self fertile Trees produce less fruit after 10-15 years of age Yield is as high as 27kg per tree There are dwarf peach trees that can be grown They are ideal trees for home gardeners Fruit can be canned or made into jam Fruit can be used with ice cream or in pies How to Grow They will grow in a range of soils They like deep well drained soil Protect flower buds from frost with a cover Keep trees well watered in Summer Apply blood and bone in Autumn Plant in late Autumn Protect fruit...

Plums (Prunus) John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: Is a stone fruit tree They are easy to grow They have been grown since ancient times There are different types Japanese, European, Blue and Blood Blue plums are known also as damson plums Dried plums are known as prunes Some trees can grow to 9 meters high Most trees produce alot of fruit Fruit color varies from yellow to blood red The flesh in the fruit varies as well Yield is as high as 27kg per tree How to Grow They grow in a wide range of soils They prefer deep fertile soils They like a sunny and sheltered spot It is best to grow 2 trees close together Because cross pollination will produce large crops Plant in winter Fertilise the trees with a general fertiliser Harvesting Summer and early Autumn Pick the fruit when it approaches maturity See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potato...

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) Luke 20:26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. Also known as kaki Is an elegant small tree That is grown in Japan and China There are 2 types astringent and non-astringent non-astringent fruit can be eaten from the tree astringent fruit needs to ripen and go soft astringent tree are self fertile non-astringent trees need a pollinator Planting 2 trees close will improve fruit yields Persimmons grow rapidly in Spring When grown tall the tree provides shade Trees have brittle wood The fruit is the size of an apple The fruit is a bright orange colour The fruit has a unique sweet flavour They can grow to 7 meters(23ft) high Yield can be as high as 40kg per tree How to Grow They grow in most climate zones They prefer acid to neutral soils The need a sunny and sheltered position Plant in Winter Watering will help the trees ...

Quinces (Cydonia oblonga) Psalms 119:107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. They are an ornamental and productive tree They are related to pears Trees can grow to 3.5 meters high Trees are self fertile Trees are extrememly tough Trees grow in a irregular way The fruit is covered in a fine woolly fuzz This fuzz is rubbed off before cooking The fruit can be eaten raw Fruit goes well in pies and sauces Fruit goes well in a jam Yields of fruit are variable Yield can be as high as 45kg per tree How to Grow They can be grown in a range of climates They prefer deep soil They like a warm well drained site Plant trees in the Winter Keep trees well watered in the summer Harvesting Autumn When the fruit are fully ripe Store fruit in a cool, dark place See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The eas...

Pomegranates (Punica granatum) Exodus 28:34 A golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, upon the hem of the robe round about. The name means seedy apple It is a small tree with glossy leaves It is an edible landscape plant Trees grow to 6 meters(20ft) high The tree has bright red flowers in the Summer The fruit is usually yellow orange But can vary in colour The fruit has many seeds in it The fruit has a unique flavour It is eaten in the same way as passionfruit Fruit goes well with meats Fruit goes well with cream cheese Fruit goes well in a cool drink Yield can be as high as 44kg per tree How to Grow They grow in a wide range of climates They prefer hot dry summers They prefer deep heavy soils Plant by seed or hardwood cuttings Plant trees 4 meters apart Harvesting Late Summer and Autumn See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tub...

Pears (Pyrus communis) Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Also known as European pears They are related to nashi pears Trees can grow to 6 meters high Dwarf pear trees grow to 3 meters high Trees can live for a very long time Sometimes to over 100 years old They can survive very low winter temperatures They grow well in areas where apples grow However they need more warmth and sunlight Over a lifetime they are more productive than apples The roots of the tree grow very deep The wood from trees is valuable It can be used for furniture or tool handles Varieties of pears are classed as early season, mid season Or as late season Heavy crops come after about 7 years Yield is 18-45kg per tree Australia's favorite variety is Packham's Triumph How to Grow They like an open position At least 2 trees need to be planted They need cross pollination from another variety ...

Apples (Malus domestica) Proverbs 7:2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. They are a widely grown and popular fruit tree They have been grown for about 3000 years Alot of apples are produced in Australia Trees grow to 4 meters high Dwarf apple trees grow to about 2 meters high Most apple trees are not self fertile The month of harvest varies accoding to the climate Yield can be as high as 55kg for a mature tree There is a large range of apple cultivars to choose from Varieties of apples are classed as early season, mid season Or as late season Apple are available for most of the year Some varieties store well others dont How to Grow They can be grown in a wide variety of climates They can be grown in a wide variety of soils They need full sun and cool winters 2 varieties should be planted to ensure cross pollination They need good drainage Plant in the winter Water in dry periods in Spring and S...

Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) 2 Chronicles 24:8 And at the king’s commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD. Also known as the spanish chestnut Is the main chestnut variety in Australia They are related to oaks They can live for hundreds of years Not a tree for small gardens It can grow to 30 meters high Its spread can exceed its height They are a good tree for shading They are drought tolerant Green burrs hide the nut They are a nut with starch in it Chestnuts can be roasted, boiled or ground A French delicacy marron glace uses these nuts It is food for both humans and animals Yield can be as high as 100kg per tree How to Grow They like deep rich acid soil They need shelter from hot winds Plant tree on a 30cm high mound for good drainage Grafted trees produce more nuts Keep young trees well watered Protect trees from birds or possums Harvesting Autumn See Mo...

Walnuts (Juglans regia) Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Also known as the English walnut Walnuts are very handsome looking trees They are related to pecans They are suited to very large gardens They reach 10m tall in 20 years of growth They can grow to 18 meters tall Yields are erratic Yield can be as high as 100kg per tree They go well in cakes Or can be eaten by themselves The trees have valuable timber Trees secrete chemicals into the ground That may inhibit growth of nearby plants How to Grow Plant in late Autumn or Winter In a place well away from other plants Choose grafted plants They like a deep fertile soil Dig a hole big enough for the taproot Use a short stake to support the young tree Mulch plants Walnuts are wind pollinated Keep birds away if possible Harvesting Autumn Gather nuts when the hulls crack Dry the nuts in the sun ...

Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. It is a close relative to the walnut It was a food of American Indians It can be a very large tree They can grow to 45 meters high The tree is too large for the average garden The tree has valuable timber Trees like to grow near water Trees produce nuts from 5-10 years of age Yields are variable each year Yield can be as high as 15-20kg per tree Pecan pie is a good dessert How to Grow They grow in different soils They like a deep fertile soil Dig a hole big enough for the taproot Pecans are wind pollinated Keep birds away if possible Harvesting Autumn Nuts fall from the tree when ripe Dry the nuts 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:/...

Macadamias (Macadamia) John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. Are an Australian native nut tree It is said to be the most luxurious nut Nuts have high oil content The nuts have thick shells Trees have olive green leaves The trees grow to 10 meters tall They can be grown as a hedge They have cream or pink flowers Nuts go well in cakes and biscuits Or they can be nibbled by themselves Nuts can be roasted as well They can be grown from Queensland to Hobart How to Grow They prefer soils with lots of organic matter They need a place away from strong winds They need good drainage Grafted trees produce nuts in 3-4 years Plant 2 trees of different varieties for more nuts Keep trees watered Mulch trees well Harvesting Late Summer and Autumn Nuts drop from the tree Remove the hulls Dry the nut away from sunlight See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/201...

Pistachios (Pistacia vera) John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. They have been around for a long time They are a native of central Asia 2 trees are needed for pollination They are wind pollinated Trees can grow to 5 meters tall They can live up to 100 years They are drought tolerant Nuts are produced in 4-5 years Nuts have alot of unsaturated oil in them Nuts have alot of protein in them Yield is about 5-15 kg per tree How to Grow They will grow in any soil They are suited to hot temperatures A deep hole is needed for the taproot Plant 2 trees close together Water well in summer Fertilize with manure or blood and bone Harvesting Autumn When the hulls begin to split Remove hulls as soon as possible Dry the nuts See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-so...

Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana) Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Also known as cobnuts or hazel Is a small tree with an ancient past They are mentioned in the bible in Genesis 30:37 Trees have been used as hedges Giving a dense barrier to paddocks Hazels are frost hardy They have a shallow root network Tree produce nuts in 3-4 years They can grow to 3 meters(10ft) tall Yields of nuts is very variable Expect 5-15 kg per tree How to Grow They like full sun or light shade They prefer light sandy soils Plant trees in winter Water trees well in summer Mulch trees and keep down weeds Protect plants from birds Harvesting in early Autumn when the husks start to turn yellow dry the nuts in the sun remove the husks when they are dry See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/2017/11/potatoes-solanum-tuberosum-isaiah-111.html The easy guide to Pumpki...

Almonds (Prunus dulcis) Acts 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. Also known as the sweet almond They are a popular edible nut They originate from central Asia They are mentioned in the king james bible The tree is similar to a peach tree They are the first tree to flower They are the last tree to fruit They contain vitamin e and calcium They contain monounsaturated fats Almonds are polinated by bees Trees grow to 3 meters high Yield is 10-15kg per tree How to Grow Similar to how peaches are grown They can be grown on a wide range of soils They need a sunny and sheltered place They need good drainage They crop better if cross pollinated Plant trees in late Autumn Fertilize in autumn and late winter Harvesting When trees are about 3-4 years old Summer and Autumn When the outer coating splits And fruit starts to drop Harvest all the nuts Dry the nuts ...

Mulberries (Morus) Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. They are an average to large sized tree One variety can grow to 20 meters high The fruit is either white, black or red The most common variety is the black mulberry White mulberries are food for silk worms They go well with ice creams and jams The tree is drought tolerant Mulberry trees can live for centuries Yields of fruit can variable Mulberries can produce massive crops They need minimal care and are self fertile How to Grow They like a warm yet sheltered site They grow on most soils They prefer a slightly acid soil Plant in winter They fruit on new season growth Fertilize with blood and bone in late winter Protect plants from birds Harvesting Spring and Summer 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:...

The Brazilian grapetree (Pliniam myrciaria cauliflora) Matthew 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Also known as Jabuticaba It is a slow growing evergreen tree The tree has white fluffy flowers It has grape like fruit That grows on the trunk and on mature branches The fruit being 2-3cm(1in) in length They have purple black skin and white pulp They can be eaten raw The fruit is common in Brazilian markets In Rio de Janerio, Sao Paolo and other cities Fruit can be used to make jellies or juices The tree can grow to 15 meters tall It has a tan colored bark that peels of How to Grow It prefers rich and deep slightly acid soil The tree is usually grown from seed The tree can take up to 8 years to fruit Manuring and watering the tree helps it Harvesting Spring and Autumn See More! The easy guide to Potatoes http://cga777.blogspot.com/201...