AngelaMar 8, 2023

Gonna start cutting back the established Camellia (japonica? Sasanqua?) trees in our yard, to replace eventually with #quince, #avocado, and #CamelliaSinensis.

If anyone can recommend good places to order such trees from in #Aotearoa, please link them here. I'm Googling of course, but reviews from actual people instead of bots on websites are appreciated. #EdibleGardens #MāraKai
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Camellia Sinensis Plants | Tea Plant | Grow Tea NZ – Urban Bounty
https://urbanbounty.co.nz/products/buy-camellia-sinensis-tea-plant-nz

Camellia Sinensis (Tea Plant)

Show threadAngelaMar 8, 2023
I've heard a few locals recommended SouthernWoods as a good source for fruit trees, should I wait on them to restock their quince? 🤔 https://www.southernwoods.co.nz/shop/quince-smyrna/
Buy Quince 'Smyrna' Online - Southern Woods

Browse and purchase our Quince 'Smyrna' and other products online or instore at Southern Woods.

Southern Woods
Show threadAngelaMar 8, 2023
Also, I dunno if my #grapevines just went dormant with little fanfare or if they've expired, so I'm still hoping for some nice labrusca-style table grapes. I'll order from Koanga, probably. https://koanga.org.nz/gardens/forest-garden/isabella-grape-og/
Grape | Isabella | og | Kōanga

These vines have been grown in Open Ground "og" situation.

Kōanga
Show threadAngelaMar 9, 2023
Avocado trees can grow huge, apparently, so gotta plan this one carefully https://www.oderings.co.nz/shop/plants-bedding-perennials-shrubs-vegetables/plants-fruit-strawberries-berries/avocado/avocado-reed-__I.422885__C.422843__N.84
Oderings Garden Centre | Fruit & Nuts | Fruit - Avocado Reed

Medium, round fruit with a green skin that stays green when ripe. Excellent eating quality. ‘A’ type flowering. Harvest from January to May.

Show threadAngelaMar 9, 2023

Ah, the #Cleopatra is a dwarf variety of #avocado. Can self-fertilize but gets a better yield when there's two trees. 🥑

Getting pricey now so definitely holding off until next year. 😂 https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/incredible-edibles-avocado-cleopatra/p/327457

Show threadAngelaMar 9, 2023
Also available at Bunnings for a bit less. 🤔 Buy one from each and see which thrives? https://www.bunnings.co.nz/10l-avocado-cleopatra-persea-americana_p0049139?store=9532&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgaGgBhC8ARIsAAAyLfFRtsW18FIlehEWsaZD5sQ9SBmg57v-rWTkZxMAal0JUJdw4iM412kaAp-qEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
10L Avocado Cleopatra - Persea americana

Find 10L Avocado Cleopatra - Persea americana at Bunnings. Visit your local store for the widest range of products.

Show threadAngelaAug 11, 2024
Hmmm, says in stock rn but not available for click and collect. I assume I can call first about it, at least
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Or I can call our nearest Oderings to ask when they'll be in stock. Costs more but their plants are usually good quality 🥑

https://www.oderings.co.nz/shop/plants-bedding-perennials-shrubs-vegetables/plants-fruit-strawberries-berries/avocado/avocado-cleopatra-pb5s-__I.703754__C.422843__N.84#

Oderings Garden Centre | Fruit & Nuts - Avocado Cleopatra PB5S

Cleopatra grows 3m in height and produces fruit similar to the black avocado ‘Hass’. Frost tender when young but becomes hardier once established. Harvest fruit from July through December.

Aug 11, 2024 at 12:21pmWeb