Fruit Trees
Fruit trees
Explore these treesChoose a tree by its job and your own site conditions. These new species pages explain the first steps, limits…
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Fruit Trees
Fruit, nut and fodder trees, agroforestry
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Food Forest
Watering Fruit trees
Photo by Álvaro Carrilho: https://www.pexels.com/photo/ripe-oranges-on-trees-10970006/ Watering fruit trees in the desert or semi-arid regions requires careful planning a…
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Caring for Fruit Trees
Caring for fruit trees in arid Southern Africa requires some special attention to help them thrive in the hot and dry climate.…
Citrus
Micronutrients
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QALxEt6OFpc&pp=ygUUcGxhbnQgbWljcm9udXRyaWVudHM%3D In arid regions, vegetable and fruit garden plants are prone to various micronutrien…
Fruit Trees
Grapes
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/grapes-vineyard-vine-purple-grapes-45209/ Growing grapes on a small farm or in a rural village in arid Southern Africa can…
Fruit Trees
Papaya
Photo by alleksana: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-sliced-papaya-4113814/ Papaya Plant and Its Uses: The papaya plant (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit-…
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Roselle hibiscus
Photo by Cook Eat: https://www.pexels.com/photo/roselle-plant-on-close-up-photography-6671884/ Let's dive into the world of Roselle hibiscus—a fascinating and flavorful p…
Feed
Opuntia farming
Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia farming Opuntia farming and its benefits Opuntia, commonly known as the prickly pear cactus, is a genus of…
Fruit Trees
Macadamia
Photo by Antony Trivet: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-round-fruits-on-tree-12894927/ Growing Macadamia Let's dive into more detail on how to grow macadamia nuts in t…
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Mango
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/food-knife-fresh-fruits-39303/ Benefits of Mango Mango (Mangifera indica) is a tropical fruit that belongs to the Anacardia…
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Pomegranates
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-round-fruit-65256/ About Pomegranates Pomegranate is a special fruit with red seeds inside. It's known for being tasty…
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Fig
Photo by Auguste A: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fig-fruits-on-white-textile-5879384/ Fig (Ficus carica): A Brief Overview A fig is a unique fruit that grows on a tree…
Fruit Trees
Date Palm
Photo by Leah Kelley: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-and-brown-plant-under-blue-sky-3935701/ What's a date palm? Imagine a date palm as a really tall and sturdy tree…
Fruit Trees
Guava
Photo by Any Lane: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fruits-of-guava-on-cutting-board-5945790/ Growing Guava Guava is a tropical fruit-bearing plant that belongs to the genus…
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Pawpaw
Photo by Rachel Claire: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-papaya-tree-with-fruits-under-blue-sky-4825665/ Pawpaw, scientifically known as Asimina triloba, is a unique an…
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Mulberry
Photo by Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-photo-of-growing-mulberries-9337752/ The Mullberry Mulberry (Morus spp.) is a genus of flowering plant…
Fruit Trees
Banana
banana Banana Plant Scientific Name: Musa acuminata Description: The banana plant is a tropical herbaceous plant with large, broad leaves that grow…
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Loquat
Photo by 自由使者 Ruby: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-plants-with-orange-round-fruit-13795977/ Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Overview Botanical Description: The Loquat, s…
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Carob
Source: Wikipedia Carob in an Organic Garden Carob (Ceratonia siliqua), also known as St. John's bread or locust bean, is a drought-resistant…
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Granadilla – Passion Fruit
Granadilla Growing Granadilla in an Arid Namibian Climate: A Guide Granadilla, also known as passion fruit, is a delightful and nutritious fruit…
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Velvet Beans – Mukuna
Velvet bean in Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, India - Wikipedia IntroductionVelvet beans (Mucuna pruriens) are an underutilized legume in Southern Africa, yet they…
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Soursop/Graviola
Soursop The soursop tree (Annona muricata), also known as graviola or guanabana, is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and…
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Kei Apple
The Kei Apple (Dovyalis caffra) is a hardy, drought-tolerant fruit-bearing shrub or small tree native to Southern Africa. It belongs to the…
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Avocado
Avocados Introduction Avocados (Persea americana) are fast becoming a popular fruit crop in Namibia, thanks to their high market value, nutritional benefits,…
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Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) Summary Dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus polyrhizus, and related species) is a tropical climbing cactus increasingly cultivated in Namib…
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Sea buckthorn: assess the site before buying a berry crop
Sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, is a thorny fruiting shrub discussed in the group material as a possible crop.
Agroforestry
Orchard layout: balance sunlight, wind, water and access
Orchard layout is a long-term decision. Row direction matters, but it must be considered alongside slope, adult tree size, irrigation and the space needed to harvest, pru…
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Bird plum: a locally valued fruit tree for a suitable site
Bird plum is a southern African fruit tree worth considering where local examples show that it can thrive. Its older name, Berchemia discolor, remains common in nursery a…
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Sourplums: identify your Ximenia and learn from local plants
Sourplums can contribute fruit, habitat and a thorny edge to a suitable landscape. Begin with the species: “Ximenia” and “sourplum” can refer to different plants. Large s…
Fruit Trees
Jackalberry: plan for a large tree and a suitable microclimate
Jackalberry, Diospyros mespiliformis, is a substantial indigenous African tree with shade and fruit value. It belongs in a long-term landscape plan. A sheltered, adequate…
Fruit Trees
African mangosteen: try a warm, protected fruit-tree site
African mangosteen, Garcinia livingstonei, is an African fruit tree distinct from the tropical supermarket mangosteen. Its orange fruit and attractive form make it worth…
Fruit Trees
Wild medlar: document and grow a locally useful fruit tree
Wild medlar, Vangueria infausta, is an indigenous African shrub or small tree with edible ripe fruit. It can be part of a diverse food landscape where the site suits it.…
Fruit Trees
Corky-bark monkey-orange: identification comes before harvest
Corky-bark monkey-orange, Strychnos cocculoides, is a fruit-bearing tree of parts of tropical and southern Africa, including northern Namibia. Its hard-shelled fruit attr…
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Mongongo or manketti: a long-term tree for suitable sandy landscapes
Mongongo, also called manketti, is Schinziophyton rautanenii. Its fruit and kernels have longstanding food value in parts of southern Africa. Growing it is a long-term la…
Fruit Trees
Baobab: choose a warm site and think in generations
An African baobab, Adansonia digitata, can become a remarkable long-lived tree. It is a landscape commitment with eventual food and habitat value, not a quick solution fo…
Fruit Trees
Fruit-tree rootstocks: ask what is beneath the graft
A grafted fruit tree combines a fruiting variety with a rootstock. The rootstock may be grown from seed or propagated clonally. Knowing both parts helps explain size, com…
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Mulberry cuttings: turn a local success into a repeatable method
Mulberries can be propagated from cuttings, allowing a useful fruiting tree to be copied. The method’s success varies with species, variety, wood condition and nursery ca…
Fruit Trees
Air layering: root a branch before separating it
Air layering encourages roots on a branch while it is still attached to the parent plant. It can be useful for suitable woody plants, especially when ordinary cuttings ar…
Agroforestry
Biomass between fruit trees: test the benefit and competition
Plants between fruit trees can provide mulch, cover and useful harvests. They also use water, light and labour. A small comparison helps you find a useful support plantin…
Fruit Trees
Tree watering: check the root zone before adding a deep pipe
Deep watering means getting useful moisture to roots, not simply pouring water into the deepest hole. Before installing a pipe or changing the schedule, find out where wa…
Agroforestry
A fruit-tree guild that fits the water budget
A fruit-tree guild is a planned group of plants around a central tree. The aim is to combine useful functions, such as food, ground cover and habitat. In an arid garden,…
Fruit Trees
Banana clumps: plan water and replacement stems
A banana planting is a sequence of stems, not a permanent fruiting trunk. Water, healthy planting material and room for replacement growth determine whether it becomes a…
Fruit Trees
Before buying an avocado tree: match the plant to the site
An avocado cultivar name is only part of the buying decision. Rootstock, planting-material health, soil drainage, water quality and frost exposure can matter just as much…
Fruit Trees
White growth on mango flowers: check before spraying
Powdery growth on mango flowers or young tissue deserves prompt investigation because flowering is a valuable stage. Photograph the symptoms and confirm the cause before…
Fruit Trees
Grape problems: make a useful photo and field record
A clear record can turn “what is wrong with my grapes?” into a question someone can help answer. Fruit appearance alone is often insufficient. Include the vine, leaves, i…
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Quince: choose a tree for fruit, not just survival
Quince can give fragrant fruit for cooking. Before planting, find a named variety that has actually fruited in conditions like yours.
Fruit Trees
Jujube: a fruit-tree trial for hot, dry gardens
Chinese jujube is worth investigating where heat and water limits make fruit growing difficult. Choose the species and variety carefully, then measure how it performs in…
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Apricot: match the variety to your winter and spring
Apricots can be rewarding, but early flowers can be lost to cold weather. Find a variety with a local cropping record before giving it a permanent place.
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