Don’s Expert Answers: We have a very diverse range of fruit trees, apples, oranges, peaches, nectrines, figs, pomegranets, plums etc. I know they tend to fruit at different times & was hoping there may be a chart of some kind that gives me a guide to when they start fruiting & when to harvest.

Question From:
Neal Hanlen in Grattai , Mudgee New South Wales

Nature of problem:
We have a very diverse range of fruit trees, apples, oranges, peaches, nectrines, figs, pomegranets, plums etc. I know they tend to fruit at different times & was hoping there may be a chart of some kind that gives me a guide to when they start fruiting & when to harvest.

Type of Plant (if known):
All types

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
N/A

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
clay/rocky

How often do you water the plant:
weekly/fortnightly

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
N/A

How long since you planted it:
N/A

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes, citurs food & chicken manure, some lime

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
N/A

What other treatments have you given the plant:
occassional seasol

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Answer:
Hi Neal, I know of no list like that. Why not ask your local fruiterer when the new season’s fruit of each variety arrives at the markets. Don