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Loquats (Eriobotya japonica) Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. Also known as the Japanese medlar Is a quick growing evergreen tree That is highly valued in China and Japan It can grow to 7 meters in height It has small yellow white flowers The ripe fruit is the beginning of the fruit season Fruit is orange yellow in color Fruit can be used in pies Fruit can be used in jams and preserves Fruit grows to about 4cm(2in) long The fruit has several large seeds Trees are hardy can survive neglect How to Grow They are grown in a wide range of climates They can be grown in a wide range of soils They prefer a slightly acid soil Manure and watering will mean more fruit Protect trees from birds Harvesting Spring and summer Loquats can be eaten fresh 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://c...

White sapote (Casimiroa edulis) Matthew 5:36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. It is an unusual evergreen fruit tree Its origin is the highlands of Mexico It grows in climates with no frost The trees are quick growing It has the buttery texture of an avocado With a custard sweetness Trees grow up to 10 meters high Fruit size is the same as an orange Fruit can be green, yellow or orange There needs are similar to citrus trees Trees crop heavily Yield is as high as 200kg per tree Varieties include Ortego, Vernon and Lemon Gold How to Grow They like a warm sheltered position They will grow in most soils Fertilize with blood and bone and manures Harvesting 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-pumpk...

Olives (Olea europaea) Deuteronomy 8:8 A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; Is a popular evergreen tree Olive(s) appears 53 times in the king james bible Olives are a symbol of peace Olive trees grow well even in drought They have a doubtful reputation of being slow growing They can reach a height of 12 meters Mature trees have gnarled bark and a twisted growth Olive trees can live for a 1000 years They have been grown for 6000 years? They originate from the middle east They are grown from Europe to Australia Olives provide oil for cooking and lighting Olive oil is for medicinal purposes or cosmetics Olive trees provide shade Olive trees are a source of wood Olives come 3-4 years after planting Ripe fruit is green or purple in colour They can be grown in pots Yields of olives can vary each year Yields can be as high as 200kg per tree Olives can be pickled in brine Hot ...

Chilean guava (Ugni molinae) John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. It is a hardy evergreen shrub That comes from the country of Chile They grow to 1.5 meters(5ft) high They can be used as a hedge Birds do not eat the berries The berries make an excellent jam They can make a good sauce or jelly The berries are the same size as blueberries They are aromatic and sweet How to Grow They grow in any soils They like a semi-shade position They need protection from strong winds Young plants need water to get established Plants produce fruit in 2-3 years Harvesting Summer and early 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.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/the-easy-guide-to...

Lychees (Litchi chinensis) Ecclesiastes 2:5 I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits: Is a tropical growing tree It was introduced to Australia by Chinese workers The tree has become commercialized Flesh of the fruit is translucent They have a pleasant sweet taste The skin is red and brittle They are high in vitamins C and B It is a slow growing tree Trees can grow to 15 meters high Grafted plants bear fruit in 3 to 4 years time There are dwarf varieties too They can be grown in greenhouses How to Grow Choose a sheltered site They like acid soil Plant out in Spring Mulch to protect the surface roots Harvesting In Summer When the fruit is a full red or pink color 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-pumpkin...

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...