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Fruit Trees
•May 19, 2022•

Kumquats

BOTANICAL NAME: Citrus Japonica or Fortunella Japonica COMMON NAME:  Kumquat DESCRIPTION:  A large evergreen shrub or small tree with attractive dark green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers in early summer.  These develop into aromatic oval shaped fruit, 25mm to 50mm long, that turn bright orange as they ripen in winter.  The orange...
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•January 4, 2019•

FRUITFUL GARDENING

Fruit trees have been cultivated in home orchards for centuries. Today they are making a comeback as the values of freshly picked fruit is appreciated once more. With better usage of pesticides and baits for the control of fruit fly and other pests home grown fruit is a reality. This table represents the range of...
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•April 13, 2017•

FIG WHITE GENOA

Figs have been cultivated for thousands of years and yet, still remain popular as home grown fruit.  ‘White Genoa’ is a cultivar that has proved to be successful in the Pietermaritzburg climate and surrounding Midlands areas.  It’s a robust grower that produces heavily, with two ripening periods; one in summer and the main crop in...
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•September 4, 2016•

GROW A POTTED LEMON TREE

You want to grow lemons, but feel you can’t because of space?  If this is your plight then growing a lemon tree in a pot is a smart idea. Plant it on a patio and you will be bestowed by its scented flowers and soft yellow citrus fruits. You can grow it on the balcony...
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