🌿 Why Grow Your Own?

Home-grown fruit and herbs taste better, cost less long term, and turn a garden into a productive retreat. Many modern varieties are dwarf or patio-friendly, so you don’t need acreage.

🍊 Top Picks for Australian Gardens

Citrus: Lemons (Eureka, Lisbon), Limes (Tahitian), Mandarins — thrive almost everywhere.

Stone Fruit: Peaches, nectarines, apricots — love warm, sunny spots.

Tropical: Mango, guava, passionfruit for warmer zones.

Berries: Strawberries in pots, blueberries in acid soil, raspberries with support.

Quick wins: Herbs (basil, parsley, mint, rosemary) — great for pots and borders.

☀ Choosing the Right Spot

Sun: 6+ hours direct sunlight = better flowering and fruit set.

Shelter: Protect from strong winds (especially for citrus and passionfruit vines).

Space: Check mature tree height & spread before planting.

🌱 Soil Prep & Fertilising

Soil: Rich, well-drained, boosted with compost and organic matter.

Fertilise:

At planting: slow release fruit tree fertiliser.

Growing season: fortnightly liquid feed high in potassium (tomato food works well).

Mulch: 5–10 cm of organic mulch keeps moisture in and roots cool.

💧 Watering Strategy

Young trees: Deep water 2–3 times weekly in hot weather.

Mature: Once a week if no rain — more often in sandy soil.

Avoid wetting foliage late in the day (reduces fungal problems).

✂ Maintenance & Pest Control

Prune: After harvest to control size and shape.

Thin fruit: Remove excess early for bigger, healthier remaining fruit.

Pests:

Citrus leaf miner → prune or oil spray

Fruit fly → bait traps or netting

Scale/mealybugs → horticultural oil

🛒 Shopping Smart

Choose dwarf or self-fertile varieties if space is limited.

Buy bare-root fruit trees in winter for cost savings, or potted year round for instant planting.

🌟 Explore our [Fruit & Edibles Range] — perfect for Aussie backyards and balconies.

❓ FAQs

Q: Do I need two trees for pollination?

Some do (apples, pears), but many citrus and stone fruits are self-fertile.

Q: Can I grow fruit in pots?

Yes — look for dwarf varieties and use quality potting mix + slow release fertiliser.

Q: How soon will I get fruit?

Dwarfs can fruit in 1–2 years; full size 3–5+ years.