Nick Maclaren Wrote:
> In article eddyjack.2cquoi@gardenbanter.co.uk,
> eddyjack eddyjack.2cquoi@gardenbanter.co.uk writes:
> |
> | it is outside been planted about 3years this is first time it has
> | flowered is covered in buds but only about 3flowers bloom at same
> time
> | and when flower dies off it has a large sort of pod is this a seed
> pod
> | and what is best for feeding it thanks very much for your help
>
> It's a seed pod, yes, and is commonly called a fruit :-) It is edible
> when it becomes orange, just like the fruit of P. edulis you buy in
> the shops (but not as good). I wouldn't bother feeding it, as it will
> merely encourage it to get out of control - it is a fairly vigorous
> plant.
>
>
> Regards,
> Nick Maclaren.
thanks very much nick for your help much appreciated
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eddyjack
> eddyjack eddyjack.2cquoi@gardenbanter.co.uk writes:
> |
> | it is outside been planted about 3years this is first time it has
> | flowered is covered in buds but only about 3flowers bloom at same
> time
> | and when flower dies off it has a large sort of pod is this a seed
> pod
> | and what is best for feeding it thanks very much for your help
>
> It's a seed pod, yes, and is commonly called a fruit :-) It is edible
> when it becomes orange, just like the fruit of P. edulis you buy in
> the shops (but not as good). I wouldn't bother feeding it, as it will
> merely encourage it to get out of control - it is a fairly vigorous
> plant.
>
>
> Regards,
> Nick Maclaren.