LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Fruit-bearing
GROWTH HABIT
Tree-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet-tart
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Mixed fruit
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Variable
PLANT HEIGHT
Variable
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Mixed
CONTAINER GARDEN
Suitable
PLANT SPACING
Variable
PLANTING DEPTH
Variable
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well drained
Frequently Asked Questions
How should mixed fruit seedlings be identified after germination?
How should mixed fruit seedlings be identified after germination?
Label seedlings immediately after sowing and observe their leaf shape and growth habit because the mix can contain different types of fruit-bearing plants
Can different plants in the mix have different maturity times?
Can different plants in the mix have different maturity times?
Yes, different fruit plants may develop at different rates, so flowering and fruiting times can vary between individual plants
How should mixed fruit plants be arranged in a garden?
How should mixed fruit plants be arranged in a garden?
Arrange plants according to their individual mature size and growth habit, since the mix may contain climbers, shrubs and small fruit trees
Can the mixed fruit seeds be grown in containers?
Can the mixed fruit seeds be grown in containers?
Yes, the page lists container growing as suitable, but container size and support should be matched to the individual plant's growth habit
Why is plant labeling important with a mixed seed selection?
Why is plant labeling important with a mixed seed selection?
Labeling helps distinguish seedlings as they develop, which is useful when the plants have different spacing, support and growing requirements
What should be considered when growing climbers from the mix?
What should be considered when growing climbers from the mix?
Provide suitable support where needed and allow enough space for climbing growth without crowding nearby plants