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Fruit Tree
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Variety
Germination Date (approx)
Planting Date (approx)
Vitality
Good/average vulnerable if not cared for because of heavy shade and dry soil.
Care Instructions
Prune mulch water when possible
Notes
Small but strong if cared for
Loquat
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Variety
Seedling transplant
Germination Date (approx)
2022
Planting Date (approx)
2022
Vitality
Good/average
Care Instructions
Deep watering bi weekly/monthly
Notes
Oak tree seedling near by will likely shade out in the long term but may help as a micro climate. Oak could be pruned to remain smaller or moved in the next year or two.
Avocado Tree
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Variety
Seedling avocado from either hass or reed
Germination Date (approx)
2022
Planting Date (approx)
2022
Vitality
Lost leaves during chilly winter, regrowing this spring
Care Instructions
If looking dry, bring water from sauna faucet
Notes
Drastic Pruning: Seedling Loquat Tree
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Variety
Loquat
Germination Date (approx)
2022
Planting Date (approx)
2023
Vitality
Cut back substantially during weedwhacking, appears to have a node growing
Care Instructions
Prevent more damage from weedwhacking by steering clear of the three large rocks we placed around it
Notes
Needs water, finished compost
Fruit Tree
Fig, vitality good/average leaves high on trunk, pruning could be helpful to encourage branching if desired, primary obstical could be high wind and shade. Possible nearby oak pruning to open window more sol light and provide mulch.
planted 2023,
Persimmon Tree
Variety
hachiya persimmon
Germination Date (approx)
unknown, maybe 2013
Planting Date (approx)
unknown
Care Instructions
Provide support or check in November-December to see if fruit is too heavy
Notes
In the shade, could open up windows of sunlight in neighboring madrone or oak
The Garden
These rocks are used for water filters
check with the inhabitants whether you may collect some rocks
Refills: Bare Market
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💰 SeedBank: Berkeley Bowl
Here is a Seed Bank for purchasing seeds, in packets and with various fruits.
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Seeds
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Jackfruit
- Longan
- Cherimoya
- Tamarind
- Avocado
- Orange
- Peach
- Apple
Usage Instructions
Plant 1-2 seeds per plant you plan to grow.
Share where you sow ! …and paste this it in the Seed Source section of a new 🌰 Sow note so we can get the whole chain of life and watch how they grow!
