Lately I've been super fascinated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) rules for selling little know fruits and food trees in Perth as food, especially for backyard growers and hobby farmers selling on marketplace, gumtree and at the markets. My curiousity was awaken when it was announced
And why this was a mistake. Have you heard the crazy news about FSANZ banning the sale of the ultimate backyard superfood, Moringa? This has to be the most bizarre news in food science lately. Moringa is now completely illegal to import and sell as a retail food item in
Ever think you know how a simple wheelbarrow works until someone asks you to fix or rebuild one? That is the illusion of explanatory depth. We walk through life thinking we understand complex systems far better than we actually do. It's our brain's fault sparing us
Plant several avocado seeds because sometimes magic happens. I have seen amazing fruit on seed grown avocados. If you have space, give 100 seeds scattered around the place a shot. It's really a set and forget excercise as long as you bury the seeds in an irrigated area.
What is Chinese Artichoke (Stachys affinis)? The Chinese artichoke is a perennial herb-like plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, grown for its edible tubers. Tubers are small, pearly-white, and segmented that resemble little caterpillars or spiral shells. Despite its common name, it is not related to true artichokes
Antidesma bunius, commonly known as bignay, is an easy to grow sub-tropical evergreen tree for Perth. At Primal Fruits we have 3 fruiting species of Antidesma, Bignay being the most common. A. erostre (native currant) and A. ghaesembilla (black currant) are the others. Antidesma bunius is a bigger tree
Welcome to the ultimate survival guide for perimenopause—a time in life when your body’s internal thermostat goes haywire, moods swing from saint to storm in three seconds flat, and you suddenly find yourself looking at a cup of tea wondering where you put your car keys. Whether you
Stunning flowers, Aussie native, medicinal, edible and makes tea. Plus one of the easiest plants to propagate. What more could you ask for! Orthosiphon aristatus or commonly known as Cat's Whiskers, Java Tea, Kumis Kucing in Malaysia. Java Tea is a striking herb-looking small shrub from the
Many in Perth grow some sort of fruiting native aspen tree and wonder why they seem similar to a citrus. Australian aspens belong to the Acronychia genus, which is in the Rutaceae family, commonly known as the citrus family. This genus has between 44 - 48 species (depending on the sources)
The macadamia tree is one of Australia's greatest gifts to native plant culture and modern fruit growing. But it's not all Australian ingenuity. Originating in the rich subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia, it stands as the most commercially successful Australian native plant to be domesticated and
Did you know we have a native custard apple relative in WA? Extreme north but totally adaptable to Perth's climate is the fingersop! This rare fruit tree belongs to the Annonaceae family, making it a true wild cousin of the famous custard apple, soursop, and cherimoya. In fact,
Every day starts with the exact same search. I scroll through plant lists, check nursery stocks, and hunt for rare fruiting species on youtube and through old historial magazines ... historical accounts of ancient explorers in untouched lands, looking for wild fruits from forgotten corners. Deep down, I am chasing a
This post is going to be popular. And hopefully the start of refining a new traditional drop for your family. Expect failure and constant improvement... Lots of learning... Before you can master winemaking at home, amateur-style, because making wine from fruit is an absolute gift from nature when you
9:30pm on a Thursday. I was just about to call it a night when my phone lit up with a notification. 5 copies of the updated Lemon Myrtle Guide books had finally arrived. Seeing my fourth gardening book sitting there, now well over a hundred pages, completely wiped out
Have you ever wondered why insect fruit tree nets are white? Me neither. Apparently there's an ideal colour that has hidden benefits. Red. Don't you love science and research! Research from the University of Tokyo and Kyoto Prefectural Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Center shows how red
Great news everyone! The book "Cost of Living" has been bulked up and updated. The new edition should be flowing through by the end of August 2026. Or buy here and send a message requesting the latest version. Living gets pricier every day, but your backyard holds the
Store-bought kombucha and craft sodas come pricey from the shops, but humans have been bubbling up living, naturally effervescent drinks in simple glass jars for centuries using nothing more than wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria. Understanding home fermentation opens up an entire world of naturally fizzy, gut-friendly tonics
Australia has 9 native Garcinia species officially recognised, not including 3 or more naturalised in last 200 years. Botanist Wendy Cooper sorted out the taxonomy back in 2013, adding four newly described species to the list. I'll update this post as more info becomes available. Garcinia brassii grows
What Is a Soursop? First, most are fairly sweet, if you didn't know, you could mistaken it for an oversized custard apple. Most soursops are slightly more tropical than custard apple too. A fruit tree native to the warm parts of the Americas. It produces a large green,
It's got to be the most asked question I get and the number 1 struggle of Perth's fruit tree gardeners. Why did my young mango or avo tree die? How should I grow this tree next time? The 2m pot strategy is the easiest and most
The Pond Apple is in the Annona genus, the custard apple group. Also called Alligator Apple, Monkey Apple, Corkwood in other parts of the world. It's entirely banned in WA, even though the East sent many hundreds of thousands to us in the form of custard apple rootstock
The marmalade fruit plant, known scientifically as Alibertia edulis, stands as a fascinating yet little known gem, even in its home countries. Known by various synonyms including Amaioua edulis, Amaioua utilis, Cordiera edulis, Gardenia edulis, and Genipa edulis, this member of the Rubiaceae (coffee, blackberry jam fruit and Native Gardenia)
Let us talk about the button mangosteen, known botanically as Garcinia prainiana, or cherapu in parts of Southeast Asia. It is a worthy addition in Perth for all the tropical collectors. A delicious alternative to its famous relative, the purple mangosteen. It is a good choice for a shaded Perth
Right now you can get 1-5 Aussie native trees and the state government will pay you back upto $150 per person. 3 adults in the house? Get upto $450! No way! This has to be too good to be true - It's a scam! Not a scam, mate.