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Posted by florial S.E.Qld Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 5, 04 at 7:43

i noted I Wintles plant bore profusely. this year after seriously threatening my 10 year old plant (which has never borne) with the chop, it produced 3 flower clusters on 1 branch. 3 fruit developed and were 1/2 chewed by something! i've studied the lit. but must be missing something. how long should they take to bear? it is shaded during the winter--curtesy of the neighbours tall- story trees to my north. any hints to improve its fruiting please-florial

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Hi floria, and Welcome ....just an idea but it seems they bear poorly compared to those planted in groups. I think I read somewhere that they dont fruit till they are 6-10 years old, so maybe this is the year.

Have a look at the link below its from the USA but had some info hopes this helps.

MM.

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We have found that deep watering helps fruiting immensly.
remember they are called 'Amazon Tree Grape' so the come from a hot Tropical climate.
Ours have borne fruit since 5-6 years and sometimes 3 times a year. One tree this year has 30 kilo of fruit on it which was made into Jam.
I dont know what is eating yours as ours seems fre of pests.
Try deep watering.
Ian

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4 on my mother's place. I think they were all seedlings, I can't be sure. One bears heavily and promptly after every significant rain/ deep watering event. Its companion 2 m away bears fairly well. Neither gets all day full sun, I'd guess 4-6 hours, the balance dappled shade. Both get cow manure now and again, no artificial fertilisers.
10 years should be enough time, i'd be looking at another cause :)
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