What to Do
Episode: # 12 30/06/07
Presenter: Phil Dudman
When it comes to fruit tree’s Queensland’s own Birdwood Nursery are the most highly respected names in the industry. Their quality is absolutely superb.
The man behind the label is a guy called Peter Young. He has been growing fruit trees now for over 30years and his knowledge is incredible so Phil decides to rack his brain on growing avocados.
The most important thing is varietal selection and Peter recommends one of the dwarf cultivars, the self pollinating Rincon, wurtz or pinkerton. They don’t have a very deep root system therefore when the soil becomes saturated with water the root system is nice and shallow and there is also less chance of root disease.
Phil asks what you can do if you get root rot in your trees?
In the past it has been a major problem in growing avocados successfully but there is a new product now called anti-rot which really works well.
Another good trick is to actually plant the tree into a pot. Put it on the patio or plant it in the garden up to 15cm deep and this ensure that the plant is very well drained and you will still get plenty of fruit.
When it comes to feeding them Peter recommends you use a combination of citrus food and dynamic lifter but the whole secret is gypsum. It works a treat; just one square handful per metre right after harvest is fantastic.
Peter knows so much about growing all types of fruit and the good news is that you can catch up with Perter and his team from Birdwood Nursery at this year’s Queensland Home Garden Expo in Nambour.
This is one event you don’t want to miss and this year it is bigger and better. 3 days of absolute gardening indulgence where you will see all the latest plants, products, and gardening trends.
There will be lots to inspire you with heaps of display gardens and opportunities to learn from experts, first hand.
There will be over 120 free lectures and demonstrations by leading gardening experts like Peter and Phil. There will also be other personalities like Colin Campbell, Annette McFarlane and Ross McKinnon.
A new concept this year sees the introduction of the 3 Day Gold Entry Pass. People wishing to purchase one of these passes may do so at the gate or you can contact the Expo office and pre purchase your 3 Day Gold Entry Pass. The cost of the Gold Pass is only $30.00 and represents a saving of over 25%. This new Gold Pass entitles all holders to three days entry into the Garden Expo. It does not include car parking, however you may still park in the grounds for $7.00 per day. A free Gold Pass Show bag will also be given to all Gold Pass purchasers. The show bag will contain special discount vouchers from many of our leading exhibitors. It also will contain coffee vouchers for your free daily cup of coffee upon presentation of the voucher to a selected coffee outlet.
Birdwood Nursery
71-83 Blackall Range Road
NAMBOUR QLD 4560
Phone: (07) 5442 1611
Fax: (07) 5442 1053
Mobile: 0428 715 994
E-mail: birdwood1@optusnet.com.au
Queensland Home Garden Expo
6, 7 & 8 July 07
Nambour Showgrounds
Coronation Avenue, Nambour
(07) 5441 4655
www.homegardenexpo.net
Entrance:
Adults $14.00
Aged Concession $12.00
Three Day Gold Pass $30.00
Kids under 12 FREE
Featured Product
Yates Anti Rot
Presenter: Phil Dudman
When it comes to fruit tree’s Queensland’s own Birdwood Nursery are the most highly respected names in the industry. Their quality is absolutely superb.
The man behind the label is a guy called Peter Young. He has been growing fruit trees now for over 30years and his knowledge is incredible so Phil decides to rack his brain on growing avocados.
The most important thing is varietal selection and Peter recommends one of the dwarf cultivars, the self pollinating Rincon, wurtz or pinkerton. They don’t have a very deep root system therefore when the soil becomes saturated with water the root system is nice and shallow and there is also less chance of root disease.
Phil asks what you can do if you get root rot in your trees?
In the past it has been a major problem in growing avocados successfully but there is a new product now called anti-rot which really works well.
Another good trick is to actually plant the tree into a pot. Put it on the patio or plant it in the garden up to 15cm deep and this ensure that the plant is very well drained and you will still get plenty of fruit.
When it comes to feeding them Peter recommends you use a combination of citrus food and dynamic lifter but the whole secret is gypsum. It works a treat; just one square handful per metre right after harvest is fantastic.
Peter knows so much about growing all types of fruit and the good news is that you can catch up with Perter and his team from Birdwood Nursery at this year’s Queensland Home Garden Expo in Nambour.
This is one event you don’t want to miss and this year it is bigger and better. 3 days of absolute gardening indulgence where you will see all the latest plants, products, and gardening trends.
There will be lots to inspire you with heaps of display gardens and opportunities to learn from experts, first hand.
There will be over 120 free lectures and demonstrations by leading gardening experts like Peter and Phil. There will also be other personalities like Colin Campbell, Annette McFarlane and Ross McKinnon.
A new concept this year sees the introduction of the 3 Day Gold Entry Pass. People wishing to purchase one of these passes may do so at the gate or you can contact the Expo office and pre purchase your 3 Day Gold Entry Pass. The cost of the Gold Pass is only $30.00 and represents a saving of over 25%. This new Gold Pass entitles all holders to three days entry into the Garden Expo. It does not include car parking, however you may still park in the grounds for $7.00 per day. A free Gold Pass Show bag will also be given to all Gold Pass purchasers. The show bag will contain special discount vouchers from many of our leading exhibitors. It also will contain coffee vouchers for your free daily cup of coffee upon presentation of the voucher to a selected coffee outlet.
Birdwood Nursery
71-83 Blackall Range Road
NAMBOUR QLD 4560
Phone: (07) 5442 1611
Fax: (07) 5442 1053
Mobile: 0428 715 994
E-mail: birdwood1@optusnet.com.au
Queensland Home Garden Expo
6, 7 & 8 July 07
Nambour Showgrounds
Coronation Avenue, Nambour
(07) 5441 4655
www.homegardenexpo.net
Entrance:
Adults $14.00
Aged Concession $12.00
Three Day Gold Pass $30.00
Kids under 12 FREE
Featured Product
Yates Anti Rot
- Controls collar rot and phytophthora root rot in various plants such as citrus, avocados & ornamentals. Also controls downy mildew in grapes.
- Systemic fungicide - absorbed by the foliage and travels down to the roots.
- Low toxic
- No withholding period.
- Boosts the plant's own defence mechanisms to help prevent disease.
- Used by commercial growers & Australian Plant enthusiasts.
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