Bitter Leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a quick to grow, easy-in-Perth perennial shrub native to tropics middle of Africa. It has earned its place as a staple in traditional and new age medicine and cuisine across the continent and beyond. The plant is hardy and has
All edible plants have medicinal benefits. A healthy diet consists of as much fresh biodiversity as possible free of insecticide, chemicals and artificial fertilisers. Basically grown at home is best. Picked at peak ripeness. But here are the peak performers on the Primal Fruits store. Black Goji Berry produces tiny
Amelanchier canadensis, commonly known as Canadian Serviceberry, Juneberry, or Shadblow, has a rich natural history across eastern North America. It gets its name Shadblow because its delicate spring blossoms traditionally herald the arrival of shad fish migrating up coastal rivers. Long prized by indigenous communities and early foragers, this versatile
Tilia cordata, commonly known as Littleleaf Linden or Small-Leaved Lime, has a long history across Europe and Asia, where it was traditionally planted in village squares as a sacred tree. Botanically related to the cacao tree, its link to chocolate began in the 18th century when French physician Missa
Luma apiculata, known as Chilean myrtle, arrayan, or temu in the Mapuche language, is an evergreen tree native to the Valdivian rainforests of Chile and Argentina. Primal Fruits just got a first batch, took years of searching! It is famous for its peeling cinnamon-orange bark that exposes a smooth,
Perth has a love/hate relationship with this small shrub of fruiting tree. Mainly because it refuses to fruit in most Perth suburbs and frustrating because propagators have given up on this delicate plant. At Primal Fruits we intend to change this as demand is massive. But first we need
Australia is a rather big country with many differing climates. With 6 main climate groups that shape what grows where across the country there's a lot to consider. Up at the very top, the equatorial tropical zone covers Cape York and the northern islands with heavy rain and
The Treebate program has officially returned for year 2- starting on Monday 3 August 2026, bringing new rules that make it easier to green your yard. Even if you already claimed a rebate during the first year, you are eligible to apply again for this round. The biggest change is
The winter chill in Perth is fading fast. Look closely at the weather data over the last few decades and you will see a story that every backyard gardener and commercial orchardist needs to pay attention to. Do we even have half a decade left before the classic winter cold
When it comes to uncommon fruit trees that thrive in Perth, we have a huge amount of choices. To start with Perth's climate is similar to many rich diverse biomes, like Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and California. And on top of that, if you grow a syntropicaly setup
Black Goji Berry, botanically known as Lycium ruthenicum, produces exceptional concentrations of water-soluble anthocyanins and antioxidant compounds compared to almost any other dryland fruiting shrub. It remains relatively obscure to the average home gardener though, despite being one of the most resilient, fascinating, and valuable fruiting shrubs you can
Pruning a food jungle is a bit like giving your backyard a haircut and a pep talk at the same time. But before you decide on a style let's understand the power of choice. You can let one single tree take up the room of an entire garden,