Fruit Trees
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…
Living Earth topic
orchard
Fruit and nut trees, planted and cared for.
Fruit Trees
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…
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…
Fruit Trees
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.
Date Palm products
here's a comprehensive list of products that can be derived from a date palm tree: 1. Dates and Date-Based Products: Fresh dates.…
Fruit Trees
Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya). Summary. Dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus polyrhizus, and related species) is a tropical climbing cactus increasingly cultivated in Nam…
Fruit Trees
Avocado
Avocados. Introduction. Avocados (Persea americana) are fast becoming a popular fruit crop in Namibia, thanks to their high market value, nutritional benefits,…
Citrus
Amazing Oranges
oranges. Oranges: A Guide for the Homestead. Oranges: A Guide for the Homestead. Overview. Why Grow Oranges on Your Homestead? Climate and…
Citrus
Kumquat
Kumquat. Kumquat: A Guide for the Homestead. Kumquat: A Guide for the Homestead. Climate and Growing Conditions. Planting and Care. Harvesting and…
Fruit Trees
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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